Young Mens Christian Association Of Honolulu

STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES THROUGH YOUTH DEV, HEALTHY LIVING, & SOCIAL RESP PROGMS/SVCS.

PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT:OUR YMCA OF HONOLULU IS COMMITTED TO NURTURING THE POTENTIAL OF EVERY CHILD. WE BELIEVE THAT ALL CHILDREN DESERVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCOVER WHO THEY ARE AND WHAT THEY CAN ACHIEVE. THAT'S WHY WE HELP YOUNG PEOPLE CULTIVATE THE VALUES, SKILLS, AND RELATIONSHIPS THAT LEAD TO POSITIVE BEHAVIORS, BETTER HEALTH, AND EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT. OUR YMCA PROGRAMS, SUCH AS OUR AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER CHILDCARE PROGRAMS, OFFER A RANGE OF EXPERIENCES THAT ENRICH COGNITIVE, SOCIAL, PHYSICAL, AND EMOTIONAL GROWTH. IN 2023, THE YMCA OF HONOLULU PROVIDED $493,736 OF PROGRAM FEE WAIVERS THAT MADE PARTICIPATION POSSIBLE FOR MANY YOUNG PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY. IN ADDITION, THE YMCA OF HONOLULU TOUCHED THE LIVES OF OVER 10,418 CHILDREN THROUGH ITS YOUTH PROGRAMS.

PROGRAMS THAT DEVELOP HEALTHY LIVING:THE YMCA OF HONOLULU IS A LEADING VOICE ON HEALTH AND WELL-BEING. WE BRING FAMILIES CLOSER TOGETHER, ENCOURAGE GOOD HEALTH, AND FOSTER CONNECTIONS THROUGH FITNESS, SPORTS, FUN, AND SHARED INTERESTS. AS A RESULT, 17,169 PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY ARE RECEIVING THE SUPPORT, GUIDANCE, AND RESOURCES THEY NEED TO ACHIEVE GREATER HEALTH IN SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY. THIS IS PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT AS OUR NATION STRUGGLES WITH AN OBESITY CRISIS, FAMILIES STRUGGLE WITH WORK/LIFE BALANCE, AND INDIVIDUALS SEARCH FOR PERSONAL FULFILLMENT. OUR PROGRAMS ARE ACCESSIBLE, AFFORDABLE, AND OPEN TO ALL FAITHS, BACKGROUNDS, ABILITIES, AND INCOME LEVELS. CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE OIN 2023, WE PROVIDED $176,392 IN MEMBERSHIP FEE REDUCTIONS TO PEOPLE WHO OTHERWISE WOULD HAVE FACED ECONOMIC BARRIERS TO PARTICIPATION.

PROGRAMS THAT EMBODY SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY:OUR YMCA BELIEVES IN GIVING BACK AND SUPPORTING OUR NEIGHBORS. WE HAVE BEEN LISTENING AND RESPONDING TO OUR COMMUNITY'S MOST CRITICAL SOCIAL NEEDS FOR MORE THAN 150 YEARS. OUR DRUG TREATMENT AND INTERVENTION SERVICES WORK TO ELIMINATE SUBSTANCE ABUSE, DEVELOP SELF RESPECT,INCREASE POSITIVE ADJUSTMENT IN SCHOOL, IMPROVE FAMILY AND INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS, AND FIND SUITABLE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR TROUBLED YOUTH. OUR AFTER-SCHOOL/SCHOOL'S OUT PREVENTION AND YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS PROVIDE YOUTH WITH A SAFE, SUPERVISED PLACE AND ASSIST THEM TO DEVELOP INTEREST IN POSITIVE ACTIVITIES AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO AT-RISK BEHAVIORS SUCH AS VIOLENCE, GANG INVOLVEMENT, AND DRUG USE. CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE OOUR PROGRAMS PROVIDE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, COUNSELING, HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE, SUBSTANCE ABUSE EDUCATION, CAMPING, SPORTS AND RECREATION. BOTH OF THESE PROGRAMS ARE EXAMPLES OF HOW THE YMCA OF HONOLULU DELIVERS TRAINING, RESOURCES, AND SUPPORT THAT AFFECT CHANGE, BRIDGE GAPS, AND OVERCOME OBSTACLES. IN 2023, WE ENGAGED 419 INDIVIDUALS, LOWER THAN PERVIOUS YEARS DUE TO COVID, IN OUR OUTREACH PROGRAMS IN THE HOPES OF STRENGTHENING OUR COMMUNITY AND PAVING THE WAY FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS TO THRIVE.