Young Mens Christian Association Of South Hampton Roads

TO PUT JUDEO-CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD HEALTHY SPIRIT MIND & BODY FOR ALL

HEALTHY LIVING: THE YMCA OF SOUTH HAMPTON ROADS IS COMMITTED TO IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN OUR COMMUNITIES BY HELPING EVERYONE - KIDS, TEENS, FAMILIES, AND SENIORS IMPROVE THEIR HEALTH AND FOSTER CONNECTIONS THROUGH FITNESS, SPORTS, SHARED INTERESTS, AND OVERALL WELL-BEING. Y HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS, SUCH AS GROUP EXERCISE, STRENGTH TRAINING, PERSONAL TRAINING, SENIOR PROGRAMMING, BOXING FOR PARKINSON'S, LIVESTRONG AT THE YMCA, CLINICAL AND REHABILITATIVE FITNESS, HOMESCHOOL FITNESS, THE TRAVELING Y, AND ADULT AND YOUTH SPORTS, ARE ALL IMPORTANT AS OUR NATION STRUGGLES WITH CHRONIC DISEASE AND OBESITY, MENTAL WELLNESS, AS FAMILIES WRESTLE WITH WORK/LIFE BALANCE, AND AS INDIVIDUALS SEARCH FOR PERSONAL FULFILLMENT. OUR PROGRAMS ARE ACCESSIBLE, AFFORDABLE AND OPEN TO ALL FAITHS, BACKGROUNDS, ABILITIES AND INCOME LEVELS. IN 2021, WE SERVED 160,076 INDIVIDUALS AND PROVIDED $4,266,462 MILLION IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO PEOPLE WHO OTHERWISE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ABLE TO PARTICIPATE DUE TO FINANCIAL BARRIERS. EVERY DOLLAR RECEIVED THROUGH Y FUNDRAISING AND PROGRAM OR MEMBERSHIP REVENUE IS REINVESTED IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH Y PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. IN 2021, THE VIRTUAL Y INVESTMENT WAS DEEPENED CREATING A STUDIO TO OFFER MORE PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT FOR ONLINE FITNESS AND ENRICHMENT CLASSES. WITH THIS, A NEW MEMBERSHIP TYPE WAS CREATED AT $4.99 PROVIDING AFFORDABLE ACCESS FOR ALL. NEARLY 4,000 UNIQUE INDIVIDUALS FOUND VALUE IN VIRTUAL FITNESS WITH THE Y IN 2021.

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: THE YMCA OF SOUTH HAMPTON ROADS IS COMMITTED TO NURTURING THE POTENTIAL OF EVERY CHILD AND TEEN. WE BELIEVE ALL KIDS DESERVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCOVER WHO THEY ARE AND WHAT THEY CAN ACHIEVE. Y PROGRAMS, SUCH AS STATE-LICENSED SUMMER CAMP, ACA-ACCREDITED OVERNIGHT CAMP, STATE-LICENSED BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE, SWIM LESSONS, ADAPTIVE SWIM LESSONS, LIFEGUARD TRAINING, GOLF AT FIRST TEE - HAMPTON ROADS, PARENT'S TIME OUT, AND PRESCHOOL CHILD CARE ALL OFFER A RANGE OF EXPERIENCES THAT PROVIDE ACADEMIC SUPPORT AND ENRICHMENT, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, HEALTHY HABITS, SOCIAL CONNECTIVITY, FAMILY ENGAGEMENT, LEADERSHIP SKILLS, STRONG VALUES, WATER SAFETY, AND LOTS OF FUN! IN 2021, THE Y CONTINUED TO SERVE CHILDREN IN HYBRID LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS WITH ITS E-LEARNING ACADEMY (NEWLY LAUNCHED IN 2020) UNTIL SCHOOLS WERE ABLE TO FULLY OPEN FOR IN-PERSON INSTRUCTION. EXPENSES INCLUDE INCREASED WAGES DUE TO LABOR MARKET CONDITIONS, COVID-19 STATE LICENSING MODIFICATIONS IMPACTING STAFFING RATIOS, HEIGHTENED SANITIZATION AND CLEANING MITIGATION, SUBSIDIES AND DIRECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE THAT MAKE PARTICIPATION POSSIBLE FOR UP TO 22% OF THE PEOPLE WE ENGAGE.

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: THE YMCA OF SOUTH HAMPTON ROADS BELIEVES IN GIVING BACK AND SUPPORTING OUR NEIGHBORS. WE HAVE BEEN LISTENING AND RESPONDING TO OUR COMMUNITY'S MOST CRITICAL NEEDS FOR 165 YEARS IN HAMPTON ROADS. OUR SIGNATURE PROGRAM, TOGETHERHOOD, IS A MEMBER-LED VOLUNTEER INITIATIVE. IT ACTIVATES Y MEMBERS TO PLAN AND LEAD SERVICE PROJECTS THAT RESPOND TO LOCAL NEEDS AND PRODUCE SOCIAL CHANGE. THREE YMCA LOCATIONS IN HAMPTON ROADS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS HEALTH EQUITY CAMPUSES OFFERING A REGULAR FOOD PANTRY, MENTAL HEALTH AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES. THE Y OPENS ITS FACILITIES FOR OTHERS TO USE FOR CONFERENCES, TRAINING, AQUATICS AND OTHER EVENTS. IN 2021, YMCA 1,690 VOLUNTEERS CLOCKED IN 21,581 HOURS TO SERVE IN AREAS SUCH AS YOUTH SPORTS COACHES, ANNUAL GIVING LEADS, MEMBERSHIP, AND BOARD SERVICE. LATE 2021, A NEW MEMBERSHIP WAS ESTABLISHED CALLED THE IMPACT NETWORK, AVAILABLE FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO CONVENE AND PROBLEM SOLVE TO IMPROVE MENTAL, FINANCIAL, SOCIAL AND HEALTH EQUITY IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. THE WORK WILL DEEPEN IN 2022 AS THE NETWORK EXPANDS ITS MEMBERSHIP BASE AND BEGINS ITS PROJECT WORK.

OTHER: THE PRIMARY PROGRAM OFFERINGS NOT INCLUDED IN YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY MAINLY INCLUDE ADULT PROGRAM REVENUE.