Young Mens Christian Association Youngstown Oh

THE YMCA SHALL BE NONDENOMINATIONAL AND SHALL NOT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST ITS STAFF, BOARD, VOLUNTEERS, COMMITTEES, MEMBERS OR RECIPIENTS OF SERVICES BASED ON ANY CHARACTERISTIC OR STATUS PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL LAW AND IS COMMITTED TO A CULTURE OF INCLUSION AND UNDERSTANDS, RESPECTS AND VALUES THE DIVERSITY OF OTHERS. IN CARRYING OUT ITS PURPOSE THE YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO THROUGH ITS MEMBERSHIP, BOARD OF TRUSTEES, OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES, SHALL ENCOURAGE AND ENDEAVOR TO HAVE ALL PERSONS PARTICIPATING IN THE PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES OF THE ASSOCIATION ATTAIN THE FOLLOWING GOALS: 1.TO DEVELOP SELF CONFIDENCE AND SELF RESPECT AND AN APPRECIATION OF THEIR OWN WORTH AS INDIVIDUALS; 2.TO DEVELOP A FAITH FOR DAILY LIVING BASED UPON THE TEACHINGS OF JESUS CHRIST, THAT THEY MAY THEREBY BE HELPED IN ACHIEVING THEIR HIGHEST POTENTIAL AS CHILDREN OF GOD; 3.TO GROW AS RESPONSIBLE MEMBERS OF THEIR FAMILIES AND CITIZENS OF THEIR COMMUNITIES; 4.TO APPRECIATE THA

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT - NURTURING THE POTENTIAL OF CHILDREN AND TEENS. YOUTH AND TEENS WHO ATTENDED DAY CAMP, ENRICHMENTS CAMPS AND RESIDENT CAMP ENGAGED WITH POSITIVE ROLE MODELS IN A STIMULATING ENVIRONMENT, LEARNING IMPORTANT LIFE SKILLS THAT WILL PREPARE THEM TO MAKE GOOD DECISIONS AND BE CONTRIBUTING, CONFIDENT LEADERS AS THEY GROW. THE YMCA OF YOUNGSTOWN GAVE TEENS THE OPPORTUNITY FOR PERSONAL GROWTH THROUGH OUR YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT AND LEADERS PROGRAM. GRATEFUL FAMILIES SAW THEIR YOUNG CHILDREN FLOURISH IN OUR YMCA PRESCHOOL PROGRAM THAT INCORPORATED ACADEMICS AS WELL AS PHYSICAL, SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN A CHRISTIAN ATMOSPHERE.

HEALTHY LIVING - THE YMCA CONTINUED TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELLBEING OF OUR COMMUNITIES ALBEIT IN A MUCH DIFFERENT WAY THAN EVER BEFORE. DUE TO THE PANDEMIC, THE YMCA CREATED SAFE ALTERNATIVES OUTSIDE OUR FACILITIES LIKE VIRTUAL CLASSES FOR HEALTH AND WELLNESS. THE YMCA HAS IMPLEMENTED CLEANING AND SAFETY PROTOCOLS, MASK POLICIES AND PROVIDED INFORMATION DESIGNED TO KEEP EVERYONE SAFE. THE YMCA PROVIDED SOCIALLY AND PHYSICALLY ENGAGING ACTIVITIES TO OUR MEMBERS AND OUR COMMUNITY. WE CREATED OUR SCHOLASTIC SUPPORT PROGRAM IN RESPONSE TO LOCAL SCHOOLS CHANGING CLASSROOMS TO VIRTUAL OR A HYBRID OF IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL LEARNING. WE TRANSFORMED OUR SPACES INTO VIRTUAL LEARNING CLASSROOMS. OUR PROGRAM PROVIDED A SAFE SPACE AND ACADEMIC SUPPORT FOR VIRTUAL LEARNING THAT INCLUDED TUTOR SUPPORT, SCHOOL MATERIALS, LUNCH AND FUN GAMES AND ACTIVITIES. OUR TRADITIONAL RESIDENT SUMMER CAMP WAS OPENED CLOSER TO PRE-COVID CAPACITY, THROUGH SUMMER AND FALL FAMILY CAMP, PROVIDING OUTDOOR EDUCATION, LIFE EXPERIENCES AND MEMORIES FOR A LIFETIME.

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILTY- IN 2021 THE YMCA OF YOUNGSTOWN CELEBRATED 138 YEARS OF SERVICE AND IMPACT TO OUR COMMUNITIES. HOWEVER, ONCE AGAIN, WE HAD TO DEAL WITH THE ONGOING PANDEMIC. THE MISSION AND LEGACY OF THE Y CAUSES US TO IDENTIFY NEEDS AND UNITE COMMUNITY PARTNERS, Y STAFF, AND DONORS TO SHOW UP FOR THOSE WHO NEED US MOST. THERE IS A WIDENING DIVIDE IN OUR COMMUNITY BETWEEN YOUTH AND FAMILIES WHO CAN AFFORD THEIR BASIC NEEDS AND ACCESS QUALITY HEALTH SERVICES AND LIFE-ENRICHENING EXPERIENCES, AND THOSE WHO SIMPLY CANNOT. AT THE Y, WE CONSIDER THESE GAPS A THREAT TO COMMUNITY HEALTH WHICH AFFECTS US ALL. WE FOUND NEW WAYS TO MEET NEEDS AND BRIDGE THE GAPS, ESPECIALLY FOR THOSE WHO ARE FURTHEST FROM OPPORTUNITY TO ENSURE ALL PEOPLE HAVE ACCESS TO WHAT THEY NEED TO THRIVE. WE CREATED Y ON THE FLY WHICH BRINGS OUR Y PROGRAMMING AND HEALTH SERVICES TO THE PARTS OF OUR COMMUNITIES WHERE TRANSPORTATION TO THE Y FACILITY IS CHALLENGING. THE RESPECT BASKETBALL LEAGUE, AN INITIATIVE WITH A MISSION TO REDUCE VIOLENCE AMONG YOUNG ADULTS, WAS ORGANIZED AND HELD AT THE CENTRAL YMCA. THERE WERE 200+ YOUNG ADULTS, AGES 19-24, WHO WERE IMPACTED BY THIS PROGRAM. THIS WAS A COMMUNITY COLLABORATION OF THE YMCA, THE CITY OF YOUNGSTOWN, YPD, CIRV, AND MY BROTHER'S KEEPER, WITH PROGRAMS THAT INCLUDED ATHLETICS, EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, MENTORING AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS. WORKSHOPS WERE HELD BY THE ACADEMY FOR URBAN SCHOLARS AND EASTERN GATEWAY COMMUNITY COLLEGE. THERE WERE ALSO TWO JOB FAIRS WHERE EXPRESS EMPLOYMENT AGENCY AND SCHWEBEL'S OFFERED ADVICE ON CREATING RESUMES, COMPLETING APPLICATIONS AND HANDLING INTERVIEWS. IN AUGUST, THE Y HELD A "BACK TO SCHOOL BASH" FOR STUDENTS, AGES 12-18, WHICH WAS FUN, BUT ALSO TAUGHT THE IMPORTANCE OF LEADERSHIP IN THEIR SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY. WHILE STAYING OVERNIGHT AT THE CENTRAL Y, THE STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN SPORTS, WORKSHOPS, BREAKOUT SESSIONS, VIDEO GAME TOURNAMENTS, SWIMMING, AND GIVEAWAYS AT NO COST. THE Y INVITED YOUNG SCHOLARS FROM OUR YOUTH AND GOVERNMENT PROGRAM TO ATTEND THE MBK OHIO CONFERENCE AND COLLEGE TOUR IN CINCINNATI OHIO ON A 3- DAY FIELD TRIP EVENT. THE EVENT WAS SPONSORED AND FACILITATED BY YMCA, CIRV, AND MY BROTHER'S KEEPER YOUNGSTOWN STAFF. OUR YOUTH ENGAGED IN A ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION WITH SENATOR SHERROD BROWN AND CINCINNATI REDS EXECUTIVES ABOUT CURRENT ISSUES FACING YOUTH AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUCCESS. IN EARLY SUMMER WE KNEW THAT OUR YOUTH WERE LOOKING FOR OPPORTUNITIES TO GET OUTSIDE AND ENJOY SOME PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AFTER A DIFFICULT ACADEMIC YEAR. WE TEAMED UP WITH THE MAHONING VALLEY YOUTH BASKETBALL LEAGUE AND THE COVELLI CENTER FOR AN OUTDOOR BASKETBALL LEAGUE. THE YMCA HELD A TWO-DAY OUTDOOR SKILL DEVELOPMENT CLINIC FOR 200 KIDS AGES 5-14 TO ENHANCE THEIR ON-COURT SKILLS. THE ALL STAR GAME WAS HELD AT THE CENTRAL YMCA. EVERYTHING WAS PROVIDED AT NO COST TO THE PARTICIPANTS. WE CONTINUED OUR SCHOLASTIC SUPPORT PROGRAM IN RESPONSE TO LOCAL SCHOOLS CHANGING CLASSROOMS TO VIRTUAL OR A HYBRID OF IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL LEARNING. WE TRANSFORMED OUR SPACES INTO VIRTUAL LEARNING CLASSROOMS. OUR PROGRAM PROVIDED A SAFE SPACE AND ACADEMIC SUPPORT FOR VIRTUAL LEARNING THAT INCLUDED TUTOR SUPPORT, SCHOOL MATERIALS, LUNCH AND FUN GAMES AND ACTIVITIES. KIDS NEEDED CAMP FITCH YMCA MORE THAN EVER IN 2021. WHILE SUPPLY CHAINS, HYBRID LEARNING MODELS, AND CANCELLED EVENTS DISRUPTED KIDS' LIVES, CAMP FITCH YMCA AND OUR DEDICATED STAFF SERVED OVER 5,000 CHILDREN AND ANOTHER 2,000 FAMILY MEMBERS ALL WHILE INCREASING THE PERCENTAGE OF SCHOLARSHIPS GIVEN FOR OVER 100 YEARS WE HAVE CONNECTED CHILDREN WITH NATURE AND EACH OTHER THROUGH PROXIMITY AND FRIENDSHIP, ACHIEVEMENT BASED PROGRAMS THAT BUILD PERSEVERANCE, AND THAT DEEP SENSE OF BELONGING TO SOMETHING BIGGER THAN THEMSELVES. OUR MISSION TO MAKE KIDS BETTER, FOREVER IS STRONGER THAN EVER. NEW PROGRAMS: (1) STEM SUPPORT PROGRAM - WE TAKE OUR STEM PROGRAMS AND FARM ON THE ROAD TO SERVE LOW-INCOME AND DISABLED KIDS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES TO OVERCOME TRANSPORTATION BARRIERS. (2) 4ES - WE PROVIDE LOW-INCOME AND DISABLED CHILDREN WITH 4 CAMP FITCH EXPERIENCES DURING THE YEAR-MOBILE STEM; OUTDOOR EDUCATION, FAMILY WEEKENDS, SUMMER CAMP & TRIPS. CREATED NEW AND THRIVING PARTNERSHIPS WITH BEATITUDE HOUSE, CIRV, MY BROTHER'S KEEPER, MERCY CENTER FOR WOMEN, ERIE FAMILY CENTER, AND OVER 50 PARTNER SCHOOLS. SUMMER CAMP - 13% OF OUR SUMMER CAMPERS RECEIVE FINANCIAL AID TO ATTEND ADVENTURE TRIPS, FARM & TECH FOCUS, DIABETIC CAMP, AND TRADITIONAL CAMP. MORE KIDS ON SCHOLARSHIPS - WE CONTINUE OUR MISSION THAT COST WILL NOT BE THE REASON A CHILD IS UNABLE TO ATTEND CAMP FITCH. WE INCREASED THE PERCENTAGE OF KIDS AND FAMILIES RECEIVING SCHOLARSHIPS IN ALL PROGRAMS. THE Y REMAINS COMMITTED TO BEING ACCESSIBLE TO ALL. AS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, WE WORK TOWARDS A BETTER COMMUNITY THROUGH THE SUPPORT AND GENEROSITY OF OUR DONORS AND MEMBERS. THE Y'S ANNUAL CAMPAIGN, WHICH RAISES FUNDS TO OFFER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND INDIVIDUALS ONCE AGAIN SURPASSED ITS GOAL BY RAISING OVER 700,000 IN 2021. AS A RESULT, 2,673 LIVES WERE IMPACTED BY THE OPPORTUNITY TO ENJOY THE BENEFITS OF A YMCA MEMBERSHIP.