Greater Green Bay Ymca Inc

THE GREATER GREEN BAY YMCA IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT PUTS CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE TO STRENGTHEN THE FOUNDATION OF OUR COMMUNITY BY BUILDING HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY FOR ALL.

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT YOUTH DEVELOPMENT OR NURTURING THE DEVELOPMENT OF EVERY CHILD AND TEEN MEANS WE BELIEVE THAT ALL CHILDREN DESERVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCOVER WHO THEY ARE AND TO FOSTER GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF NOT ONLY THE CHILD BUT ALSO THE FAMILY. THAT IS WHY WE HELP YOUNG PEOPLE CULTIVATE THE SKILLS, VALUES AND RELATIONSHIPS THAT LEAD TO POSITIVE BEHAVIORS, BETTER HEALTH AND EDUCATION ACHIEVEMENT. THE GREATER GREEN BAY YMCA HAS MANY PROGRAMS FOR THE YOUTH DIVISION THAT OFFER A RANGE OF EXPERIENCES THAT ENRICH COGNITIVE, SOCIAL, PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL GROWTH. EXPENSES INCLUDE SUBSIDIES AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO MAKE SURE PARTICIPATION IS POSSIBLE FOR THOSE WITH A FINANCIAL NEED. IN 2020, $267,243 IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED TO 4,153 YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES. DUE TO THE PANDEMIC AND SCHOOL CLOSING, THE YMCA IMPLEMENTED A LEARNING ACADEMY FOR YOUTH TO STUDY ONLINE WITH THEIR RESPECTIVE SCHOOLS, PROVIDE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT, AND PROVIDE MENTAL AND PHYSICAL LEARNING AFTER THE SCHOOL SESSIONS. DURING THE CLOSING OF MOST BUSINESSES, THE YMCA HAD CHILD CARE SERVICES FOR ESSENTIAL/HEALTH CARE WORKERS. UPON REOPENING MANY OF THE PROGRAMS HAD LIMITATIONS FOR SAFETY REASONS, WHICH DECREASED OUR USUAL OFFERINGS. ONE STRATEGIC INITIATIVE FOR THE GREATER GREEN BAY YMCA IS TO HELP CHANGE THE GROWING TREND OF YOUTH INACTIVITY AND CHILDHOOD OBESITY. EDUCATION, ENCOURAGEMENT AND MODELING HEALTHY BEHAVIOR IS IMPORTANT AND NECESSARY FOR THE YMCA TO FACILITATE LIFESTYLE CHANGES IN YOUTH. THERE ARE A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS OFFERED TO YOUTH: FOOD & FUN, TEEN ADVENTURE PROGRAMS, PRESCHOOL AND YOUTH GYM AND SWIM CLASSES, DANCE CLASSES, AQUATIC CLASSES, GYMNASTICS CLASSES, SUMMER CAMPS, GYMNASTICS EVENTS AND CAMPS, YOUTH SPORT LEAGUES, FITNESS AND STRENGTH CLASSES, BABYSITTING CLASSES, SPECIAL POPULATIONS, 21ST CENTURY COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTERS, SCHOOL AGE CHILD CARE, STUDIO DANCE, COMPETITIVE GYMNASTICS, COMPETITIVE SWIM TEAM, SPORTS CLASSES, SAFETY AROUND WATER PROGRAM, Y NIGHTS, GIRL'S NIGHT OUT, BOYS NIGHT OUT, POWER ZONE, FULL CIRCLE AUTISM PROGRAM, FAMILY NIGHT AND SPECIAL EVENTS SUCH AS NEIGHBORHOOD BLOCK PARTIES. THE GREEN BAY YMCA, IN COLLABORATION WITH YUSA, IS IMPLEMENTING STRATEGIES AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH THE CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT LEARNING INSTITUTE. THIS CRITICAL WORK FOCUSES UPON BUILDING SOCIAL EMOTIONAL CAPACITY IN CHILDREN AND TEENS SUCH AS EMPATHY, EMOTION REGULATION AND RELATIONSHIP BUILDING THROUGH POSITIVE PROGRAMS AND ADULT INTERACTIONS WITH YOUTH. THIS GRANT PROVIDES RESOURCES AND SUPPORTS FOR THE POSITIVE REINFORCEMENTS THAT ALL YOUTH DESERVE, TO BUILD THEIR SELFWORTH AND CONFIDENCE IN THEIR DEVELOPMENTAL JOURNEY.

HEALTHY LIVING IMPROVING THE NATION'S, OR MORE SPECIFICALLY GREATER GREEN BAY'S HEALTH AND WELL BEING MEANS BUILDING A HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY FOR ALL. THE YMCA IS A LEADING VOICE ON HEALTH AND WELLBEING. WE BRING FAMILIES CLOSER TOGETHER, ENCOURAGE GOOD HEALTH AND FOSTER CONNECTIONS THROUGH FITNESS, SPORTS, FUN AND SHARED INTERESTS. YMCA HEALTHY LIVING PROGRAMS ARE MEDICALLY BASED AND STRESS THE VALUE OF PREVENTION THROUGH BALANCED EFFORTS OF GOOD EXERCISE HABITS AND OVERALL HEALTH INCLUDING PROPER NUTRITION, STRESS MANAGEMENT AND HEALTH EDUCATION. THIS IS IMPORTANT AS OUR NATION STRUGGLES WITH AN OBESITY CRISIS, FAMILIES STRUGGLE WITH WORK/LIFE BALANCE AND INDIVIDUALS SEARCH FOR PERSONAL FULFILLMENT. OUR PROGRAMS ARE FAMILY ORIENTED AND OFFERED AT AFFORDABLE FEES, WITH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR THOSE THAT ARE UNABLE TO PAY THE FULL FEES; IN 2020, WE PROVIDED $424,247 IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO PEOPLE SEEKING HEALTHY ACTIONS AND WHO OTHERWISE WOULD HAVE FACED ECONOMIC BARRIERS TO PARTICIPATION. THE YMCA PROVIDES A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS THAT ASSIST OUR COMMUNITY WITH ATTAINING HEALTHIER HABITS AND INCLUDES FITNESS CLASSES, FAMILY CAMPS, CPR AND FIRST AID, LIFEGUARD TRAINING, LIVESTRONG AT THE Y, AQUATIC EXERCISE, SPORTS AND SWIM LESSONS, INDOOR CYCLING AND SENIOR SOCIAL GROUPS. THE NATURE OF THESE PROGRAMS IS TO PROMOTE ONE'S OWN SELF WORTH BY EMPHASIZING SKILL ACQUISITION & DEVELOPMENT, SAFETY, COOPERATION AND SELF CONFIDENCE, LEADERSHIP & TEAMWORK. THE DEPTH AND BREADTH OF YMCA PROGRAMS ALSO SERVE ALL AGES: INFANTS, PRESCHOOL, YOUTH, ADULT, FAMILY AND ACTIVE OLDER ADULTS; ALL PROGRAMS PROMOTE THE DESIRABLE STATE OF LEADING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE THROUGH PRACTICE AND EDUCATION.

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY OR GIVING BACK AND PROVIDING SUPPORT TO OUR NEIGHBORS MEANS THE YMCA HAS BEEN LISTENING AND RESPONDING TO THE GREEN BAY COMMUNITY'S MOST CRITICAL SOCIAL NEEDS FOR 150 YEARS. OUR PROGRAMS, SUCH AS SAFETY AROUND WATER (WATER SAFETY FOR CHILDREN), FAMILY NIGHTS, Y NIGHT, AND 21CCLC AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS ARE EXAMPLES OF PROGRAMS THAT HELP STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITY AND EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS TO CHANGE AND OVERCOME OBSTACLES. BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK PROGRAM PROVIDES WEEKEND MEALS FOR 350 FAMILIES IN OUR 21CCLC AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS. THIS SERVICE IS PROVIDED THROUGH A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT USING VOLUNTEERS, YMCA RESOURCES AND GENEROUS OUTSIDE SUPPORT. WE SPONSOR NEIGHBORHOOD BLOCK PARTIES AT EACH OF OUR CENTERS. WE SPONSOR 3 FREE NEIGHBORHOOD BLOCK PARTIES AT OUR CENTERS AND WORK IN A SPIRIT OF COLLECTIVE IMPACT TO ENGAGE COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO PLAY A ROLE IN THE EVENTS. OUR FULL CIRCLE PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM ADDRESSED A PROGRAMMING GAP IN THE COMMUNITY WITH A 3YEAR FUNDING COMMITMENT FROM THE CELLCOM GREEN BAY MARATHON, WHICH HAS BEEN EXTENDED AN ADDITIONAL YEAR INTO 2021. FULL CIRCLE WAS SUSPENDED IN MARCH, BUT PLANS TO RESUME IN 2021. THIS PROGRAM SERVES CHILDREN AS WELL AS THEIR PARENTS/CAREGIVERS AND SIBLINGS THROUGH FAMILY ENGAGEMENT EVENTS, PARENT CAFE SUPPORT EVENTS AND SUBSIDIZED SUMMER CAMP EXPERIENCES AT OUR DAY AND RESIDENT CAMPS. OUR DAY CAMP AND RESIDENT CAMP SERVICES WERE SUSPENDED IN MARCH DUE TO THE PANDEMIC. CAMP PROVIDED ONLINE ACTIVITIES FOR THE COMMUNITY, WITH CAMPSTYLE ACTIVITIES AND INTERACTION WITH COUNSELORS ONLINE; THEY ADAPTED THEIR TRADITIONAL YOUTH SUMMER CAMP TO SAFELY SERVE HOUSEHOLDS WITH OVERNIGHT FAMILY PROGRAMS.

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT YOUTH DEVELOPMENT OR NURTURING THE DEVELOPMENT OF EVERY CHILD AND TEEN MEANS WE BELIEVE THAT ALL CHILDREN DESERVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCOVER WHO THEY ARE AND TO FOSTER GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF NOT ONLY THE CHILD BUT ALSO THE FAMILY. THAT IS WHY WE HELP YOUNG PEOPLE CULTIVATE THE SKILLS, VALUES AND RELATIONSHIPS THAT LEAD TO POSITIVE BEHAVIORS, BETTER HEALTH AND EDUCATION ACHIEVEMENT. THE GREATER GREEN BAY YMCA HAS MANY PROGRAMS FOR THE YOUTH DIVISION THAT OFFER A RANGE OF EXPERIENCES THAT ENRICH COGNITIVE, SOCIAL, PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL GROWTH. EXPENSES INCLUDE SUBSIDIES AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO MAKE SURE PARTICIPATION IS POSSIBLE FOR THOSE WITH A FINANCIAL NEED. IN 2020, $267,243 IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED TO 4,153 YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES. DUE TO THE PANDEMIC AND SCHOOL CLOSING, THE YMCA IMPLEMENTED A LEARNING ACADEMY FOR YOUTH TO STUDY ONLINE WITH THEIR RESPECTIVE SCHOOLS, PROVIDE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT, AND PROVIDE MENTAL AND PHYSICAL LEARNING AFTER THE SCHOOL SESSIONS. DURING THE CLOSING OF MOST BUSINESSES, THE YMCA HAD CHILD CARE SERVICES FOR ESSENTIAL/HEALTH CARE WORKERS. UPON REOPENING MANY OF THE PROGRAMS HAD LIMITATIONS FOR SAFETY REASONS, WHICH DECREASED OUR USUAL OFFERINGS. ONE STRATEGIC INITIATIVE FOR THE GREATER GREEN BAY YMCA IS TO HELP CHANGE THE GROWING TREND OF YOUTH INACTIVITY AND CHILDHOOD OBESITY. EDUCATION, ENCOURAGEMENT AND MODELING HEALTHY BEHAVIOR IS IMPORTANT AND NECESSARY FOR THE YMCA TO FACILITATE LIFESTYLE CHANGES IN YOUTH. THERE ARE A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS OFFERED TO YOUTH: FOOD & FUN, TEEN ADVENTURE PROGRAMS, PRESCHOOL AND YOUTH GYM AND SWIM CLASSES, DANCE CLASSES, AQUATIC CLASSES, GYMNASTICS CLASSES, SUMMER CAMPS, GYMNASTICS EVENTS AND CAMPS, YOUTH SPORT LEAGUES, FITNESS AND STRENGTH CLASSES, BABYSITTING CLASSES, SPECIAL POPULATIONS, 21ST CENTURY COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTERS, SCHOOL AGE CHILD CARE, STUDIO DANCE, COMPETITIVE GYMNASTICS, COMPETITIVE SWIM TEAM, SPORTS CLASSES, SAFETY AROUND WATER PROGRAM, Y NIGHTS, GIRL'S NIGHT OUT, BOYS NIGHT OUT, POWER ZONE, FULL CIRCLE AUTISM PROGRAM, FAMILY NIGHT AND SPECIAL EVENTS SUCH AS NEIGHBORHOOD BLOCK PARTIES. THE GREEN BAY YMCA, IN COLLABORATION WITH YUSA, IS IMPLEMENTING STRATEGIES AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH THE CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT LEARNING INSTITUTE. THIS CRITICAL WORK FOCUSES UPON BUILDING SOCIAL EMOTIONAL CAPACITY IN CHILDREN AND TEENS SUCH AS EMPATHY, EMOTION REGULATION AND RELATIONSHIP BUILDING THROUGH POSITIVE PROGRAMS AND ADULT INTERACTIONS WITH YOUTH. THIS GRANT PROVIDES RESOURCES AND SUPPORTS FOR THE POSITIVE REINFORCEMENTS THAT ALL YOUTH DESERVE, TO BUILD THEIR SELFWORTH AND CONFIDENCE IN THEIR DEVELOPMENTAL JOURNEY.

HEALTHY LIVING IMPROVING THE NATION'S, OR MORE SPECIFICALLY GREATER GREEN BAY'S HEALTH AND WELL BEING MEANS BUILDING A HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY FOR ALL. THE YMCA IS A LEADING VOICE ON HEALTH AND WELLBEING. WE BRING FAMILIES CLOSER TOGETHER, ENCOURAGE GOOD HEALTH AND FOSTER CONNECTIONS THROUGH FITNESS, SPORTS, FUN AND SHARED INTERESTS. YMCA HEALTHY LIVING PROGRAMS ARE MEDICALLY BASED AND STRESS THE VALUE OF PREVENTION THROUGH BALANCED EFFORTS OF GOOD EXERCISE HABITS AND OVERALL HEALTH INCLUDING PROPER NUTRITION, STRESS MANAGEMENT AND HEALTH EDUCATION. THIS IS IMPORTANT AS OUR NATION STRUGGLES WITH AN OBESITY CRISIS, FAMILIES STRUGGLE WITH WORK/LIFE BALANCE AND INDIVIDUALS SEARCH FOR PERSONAL FULFILLMENT. OUR PROGRAMS ARE FAMILY ORIENTED AND OFFERED AT AFFORDABLE FEES, WITH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR THOSE THAT ARE UNABLE TO PAY THE FULL FEES; IN 2020, WE PROVIDED $424,247 IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO PEOPLE SEEKING HEALTHY ACTIONS AND WHO OTHERWISE WOULD HAVE FACED ECONOMIC BARRIERS TO PARTICIPATION. THE YMCA PROVIDES A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS THAT ASSIST OUR COMMUNITY WITH ATTAINING HEALTHIER HABITS AND INCLUDES FITNESS CLASSES, FAMILY CAMPS, CPR AND FIRST AID, LIFEGUARD TRAINING, LIVESTRONG AT THE Y, AQUATIC EXERCISE, SPORTS AND SWIM LESSONS, INDOOR CYCLING AND SENIOR SOCIAL GROUPS. THE NATURE OF THESE PROGRAMS IS TO PROMOTE ONE'S OWN SELF WORTH BY EMPHASIZING SKILL ACQUISITION & DEVELOPMENT, SAFETY, COOPERATION AND SELF CONFIDENCE, LEADERSHIP & TEAMWORK. THE DEPTH AND BREADTH OF YMCA PROGRAMS ALSO SERVE ALL AGES: INFANTS, PRESCHOOL, YOUTH, ADULT, FAMILY AND ACTIVE OLDER ADULTS; ALL PROGRAMS PROMOTE THE DESIRABLE STATE OF LEADING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE THROUGH PRACTICE AND EDUCATION.

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY OR GIVING BACK AND PROVIDING SUPPORT TO OUR NEIGHBORS MEANS THE YMCA HAS BEEN LISTENING AND RESPONDING TO THE GREEN BAY COMMUNITY'S MOST CRITICAL SOCIAL NEEDS FOR 150 YEARS. OUR PROGRAMS, SUCH AS SAFETY AROUND WATER (WATER SAFETY FOR CHILDREN), FAMILY NIGHTS, Y NIGHT, AND 21CCLC AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS ARE EXAMPLES OF PROGRAMS THAT HELP STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITY AND EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS TO CHANGE AND OVERCOME OBSTACLES. BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK PROGRAM PROVIDES WEEKEND MEALS FOR 350 FAMILIES IN OUR 21CCLC AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS. THIS SERVICE IS PROVIDED THROUGH A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT USING VOLUNTEERS, YMCA RESOURCES AND GENEROUS OUTSIDE SUPPORT. WE SPONSOR NEIGHBORHOOD BLOCK PARTIES AT EACH OF OUR CENTERS. WE SPONSOR 3 FREE NEIGHBORHOOD BLOCK PARTIES AT OUR CENTERS AND WORK IN A SPIRIT OF COLLECTIVE IMPACT TO ENGAGE COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO PLAY A ROLE IN THE EVENTS. OUR FULL CIRCLE PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM ADDRESSED A PROGRAMMING GAP IN THE COMMUNITY WITH A 3YEAR FUNDING COMMITMENT FROM THE CELLCOM GREEN BAY MARATHON, WHICH HAS BEEN EXTENDED AN ADDITIONAL YEAR INTO 2021. FULL CIRCLE WAS SUSPENDED IN MARCH, BUT PLANS TO RESUME IN 2021. THIS PROGRAM SERVES CHILDREN AS WELL AS THEIR PARENTS/CAREGIVERS AND SIBLINGS THROUGH FAMILY ENGAGEMENT EVENTS, PARENT CAFE SUPPORT EVENTS AND SUBSIDIZED SUMMER CAMP EXPERIENCES AT OUR DAY AND RESIDENT CAMPS. OUR DAY CAMP AND RESIDENT CAMP SERVICES WERE SUSPENDED IN MARCH DUE TO THE PANDEMIC. CAMP PROVIDED ONLINE ACTIVITIES FOR THE COMMUNITY, WITH CAMPSTYLE ACTIVITIES AND INTERACTION WITH COUNSELORS ONLINE; THEY ADAPTED THEIR TRADITIONAL YOUTH SUMMER CAMP TO SAFELY SERVE HOUSEHOLDS WITH OVERNIGHT FAMILY PROGRAMS.

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT YOUTH DEVELOPMENT OR NURTURING THE DEVELOPMENT OF EVERY CHILD AND TEEN MEANS WE BELIEVE THAT ALL CHILDREN DESERVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCOVER WHO THEY ARE AND TO FOSTER GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF NOT ONLY THE CHILD BUT ALSO THE FAMILY. THAT IS WHY WE HELP YOUNG PEOPLE CULTIVATE THE SKILLS, VALUES AND RELATIONSHIPS THAT LEAD TO POSITIVE BEHAVIORS, BETTER HEALTH AND EDUCATION ACHIEVEMENT. THE GREATER GREEN BAY YMCA HAS MANY PROGRAMS FOR THE YOUTH DIVISION THAT OFFER A RANGE OF EXPERIENCES THAT ENRICH COGNITIVE, SOCIAL, PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL GROWTH. EXPENSES INCLUDE SUBSIDIES AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO MAKE SURE PARTICIPATION IS POSSIBLE FOR THOSE WITH A FINANCIAL NEED. IN 2020, $267,243 IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED TO 4,153 YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES. DUE TO THE PANDEMIC AND SCHOOL CLOSING, THE YMCA IMPLEMENTED A LEARNING ACADEMY FOR YOUTH TO STUDY ONLINE WITH THEIR RESPECTIVE SCHOOLS, PROVIDE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT, AND PROVIDE MENTAL AND PHYSICAL LEARNING AFTER THE SCHOOL SESSIONS. DURING THE CLOSING OF MOST BUSINESSES, THE YMCA HAD CHILD CARE SERVICES FOR ESSENTIAL/HEALTH CARE WORKERS. UPON REOPENING MANY OF THE PROGRAMS HAD LIMITATIONS FOR SAFETY REASONS, WHICH DECREASED OUR USUAL OFFERINGS. ONE STRATEGIC INITIATIVE FOR THE GREATER GREEN BAY YMCA IS TO HELP CHANGE THE GROWING TREND OF YOUTH INACTIVITY AND CHILDHOOD OBESITY. EDUCATION, ENCOURAGEMENT AND MODELING HEALTHY BEHAVIOR IS IMPORTANT AND NECESSARY FOR THE YMCA TO FACILITATE LIFESTYLE CHANGES IN YOUTH. THERE ARE A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS OFFERED TO YOUTH: FOOD & FUN, TEEN ADVENTURE PROGRAMS, PRESCHOOL AND YOUTH GYM AND SWIM CLASSES, DANCE CLASSES, AQUATIC CLASSES, GYMNASTICS CLASSES, SUMMER CAMPS, GYMNASTICS EVENTS AND CAMPS, YOUTH SPORT LEAGUES, FITNESS AND STRENGTH CLASSES, BABYSITTING CLASSES, SPECIAL POPULATIONS, 21ST CENTURY COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTERS, SCHOOL AGE CHILD CARE, STUDIO DANCE, COMPETITIVE GYMNASTICS, COMPETITIVE SWIM TEAM, SPORTS CLASSES, SAFETY AROUND WATER PROGRAM, Y NIGHTS, GIRL'S NIGHT OUT, BOYS NIGHT OUT, POWER ZONE, FULL CIRCLE AUTISM PROGRAM, FAMILY NIGHT AND SPECIAL EVENTS SUCH AS NEIGHBORHOOD BLOCK PARTIES. THE GREEN BAY YMCA, IN COLLABORATION WITH YUSA, IS IMPLEMENTING STRATEGIES AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH THE CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT LEARNING INSTITUTE. THIS CRITICAL WORK FOCUSES UPON BUILDING SOCIAL EMOTIONAL CAPACITY IN CHILDREN AND TEENS SUCH AS EMPATHY, EMOTION REGULATION AND RELATIONSHIP BUILDING THROUGH POSITIVE PROGRAMS AND ADULT INTERACTIONS WITH YOUTH. THIS GRANT PROVIDES RESOURCES AND SUPPORTS FOR THE POSITIVE REINFORCEMENTS THAT ALL YOUTH DESERVE, TO BUILD THEIR SELFWORTH AND CONFIDENCE IN THEIR DEVELOPMENTAL JOURNEY.

HEALTHY LIVING IMPROVING THE NATION'S, OR MORE SPECIFICALLY GREATER GREEN BAY'S HEALTH AND WELL BEING MEANS BUILDING A HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY FOR ALL. THE YMCA IS A LEADING VOICE ON HEALTH AND WELLBEING. WE BRING FAMILIES CLOSER TOGETHER, ENCOURAGE GOOD HEALTH AND FOSTER CONNECTIONS THROUGH FITNESS, SPORTS, FUN AND SHARED INTERESTS. YMCA HEALTHY LIVING PROGRAMS ARE MEDICALLY BASED AND STRESS THE VALUE OF PREVENTION THROUGH BALANCED EFFORTS OF GOOD EXERCISE HABITS AND OVERALL HEALTH INCLUDING PROPER NUTRITION, STRESS MANAGEMENT AND HEALTH EDUCATION. THIS IS IMPORTANT AS OUR NATION STRUGGLES WITH AN OBESITY CRISIS, FAMILIES STRUGGLE WITH WORK/LIFE BALANCE AND INDIVIDUALS SEARCH FOR PERSONAL FULFILLMENT. OUR PROGRAMS ARE FAMILY ORIENTED AND OFFERED AT AFFORDABLE FEES, WITH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR THOSE THAT ARE UNABLE TO PAY THE FULL FEES; IN 2020, WE PROVIDED $424,247 IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO PEOPLE SEEKING HEALTHY ACTIONS AND WHO OTHERWISE WOULD HAVE FACED ECONOMIC BARRIERS TO PARTICIPATION. THE YMCA PROVIDES A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS THAT ASSIST OUR COMMUNITY WITH ATTAINING HEALTHIER HABITS AND INCLUDES FITNESS CLASSES, FAMILY CAMPS, CPR AND FIRST AID, LIFEGUARD TRAINING, LIVESTRONG AT THE Y, AQUATIC EXERCISE, SPORTS AND SWIM LESSONS, INDOOR CYCLING AND SENIOR SOCIAL GROUPS. THE NATURE OF THESE PROGRAMS IS TO PROMOTE ONE'S OWN SELF WORTH BY EMPHASIZING SKILL ACQUISITION & DEVELOPMENT, SAFETY, COOPERATION AND SELF CONFIDENCE, LEADERSHIP & TEAMWORK. THE DEPTH AND BREADTH OF YMCA PROGRAMS ALSO SERVE ALL AGES: INFANTS, PRESCHOOL, YOUTH, ADULT, FAMILY AND ACTIVE OLDER ADULTS; ALL PROGRAMS PROMOTE THE DESIRABLE STATE OF LEADING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE THROUGH PRACTICE AND EDUCATION.

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY OR GIVING BACK AND PROVIDING SUPPORT TO OUR NEIGHBORS MEANS THE YMCA HAS BEEN LISTENING AND RESPONDING TO THE GREEN BAY COMMUNITY'S MOST CRITICAL SOCIAL NEEDS FOR 150 YEARS. OUR PROGRAMS, SUCH AS SAFETY AROUND WATER (WATER SAFETY FOR CHILDREN), FAMILY NIGHTS, Y NIGHT, AND 21CCLC AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS ARE EXAMPLES OF PROGRAMS THAT HELP STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITY AND EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS TO CHANGE AND OVERCOME OBSTACLES. BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK PROGRAM PROVIDES WEEKEND MEALS FOR 350 FAMILIES IN OUR 21CCLC AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS. THIS SERVICE IS PROVIDED THROUGH A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT USING VOLUNTEERS, YMCA RESOURCES AND GENEROUS OUTSIDE SUPPORT. WE SPONSOR NEIGHBORHOOD BLOCK PARTIES AT EACH OF OUR CENTERS. WE SPONSOR 3 FREE NEIGHBORHOOD BLOCK PARTIES AT OUR CENTERS AND WORK IN A SPIRIT OF COLLECTIVE IMPACT TO ENGAGE COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO PLAY A ROLE IN THE EVENTS. OUR FULL CIRCLE PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM ADDRESSED A PROGRAMMING GAP IN THE COMMUNITY WITH A 3YEAR FUNDING COMMITMENT FROM THE CELLCOM GREEN BAY MARATHON, WHICH HAS BEEN EXTENDED AN ADDITIONAL YEAR INTO 2021. FULL CIRCLE WAS SUSPENDED IN MARCH, BUT PLANS TO RESUME IN 2021. THIS PROGRAM SERVES CHILDREN AS WELL AS THEIR PARENTS/CAREGIVERS AND SIBLINGS THROUGH FAMILY ENGAGEMENT EVENTS, PARENT CAFE SUPPORT EVENTS AND SUBSIDIZED SUMMER CAMP EXPERIENCES AT OUR DAY AND RESIDENT CAMPS. OUR DAY CAMP AND RESIDENT CAMP SERVICES WERE SUSPENDED IN MARCH DUE TO THE PANDEMIC. CAMP PROVIDED ONLINE ACTIVITIES FOR THE COMMUNITY, WITH CAMPSTYLE ACTIVITIES AND INTERACTION WITH COUNSELORS ONLINE; THEY ADAPTED THEIR TRADITIONAL YOUTH SUMMER CAMP TO SAFELY SERVE HOUSEHOLDS WITH OVERNIGHT FAMILY PROGRAMS.