GREATER RICHMOND AQUATICS PARTNERSHIP
Programs
Learn to Swim Initiative
LEARN TO SWIM: TEACH EVERY SECOND-GRADE CHILD IN THE RICHMOND REGION HOW TO SWIM. WE PROVIDE COST-FREE SWIMMING LESSONS TO SECOND GRADERS IN 6 SCHOOL DIVISIONS THROUGHOUT THE RICHMOND REGION. SWIMRVA IS WORKING TO IMPLEMENT A SEVEN LESSON CURRICULUM IN 152 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS ACROSS 12 JURISDICTIONS. SINCE INCEPTION (2012), SWIMRVA HAS TAUGHT 19,455 CHILDREN THROUGH THE COST-FREE PROGRAM. THE NEED IS STAGGERING AS 79% OF CHILDREN IN THE US FROM HOUSEHOLDS WITH INCOME UNDER 50,000 WILL NEVER LEARN TO SWIM. DROWNING IS THE SECOND LEADING CAUSE OF ACCIDENTAL DEATH FOR KIDS UNDER 14 AND AFRICAN-AMERICAN CHILDREN DROWN AT RATES FIVE TIMES THAT OF THE REST OF THE POPULATION.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesAug 1, 2023 – Jul 31, 2024Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$1.4MSwimRVA Workforce Development Program
SWIMRVA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: SWIMRVA HAS GROWN SAFETY TRAINING COURSES AND INCREASED THE WORKFORCE SUPPLY OF AQUATIC PROFESSIONALS. THE SAFETY SCHOOL COMBINES TRAINING FOR AQUATIC SAFETY PROFESSIONALS, SAFETY PROFESSIONAL TRAINERS, CERTIFIED POOL OPERATORS AND PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SKILLS. SWIMRVA IS ELEVATING THE REGION WITH THE CREATION OF A ONE-STOP ACADEMY FOR ASPIRING LIFEGUARDS AND THE PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS BUSINESSES IN OUR REGION'S AQUATIC INDUSTRY NEED TO GROW THEIR PROFESSIONAL STAFF. THE COMBINATION OF SERVICES IS STEADILY IMPROVING THE AQUATIC PROFESSIONAL'S CORE COMPETENCIES THROUGHOUT THE RICHMOND REGION. SWIMRVA ADDITIONALLY DELIVERS A GROUNDBREAKING COST-FREE LIFEGUARD TRAINING PROGRAM IN 8 HIGH SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT THE REGION, REPRESENTING FOUR SCHOOL DIVISIONS.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesAug 1, 2023 – Jul 31, 2024Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$1MHealth and Wellness Through Aquatics
HEALTH AND WELLNESS: CREATING HEALTH EQUITY THROUGH AQUATICS. THE ORGANIZATION IS WORKING TO CREATE EQUITABLE ACCESS TO AQUATICS THROUGHOUT THE REGION. HISTORICALLY, AQUATICS HAVE BEEN EXCLUSIVE DUE TO FINANCIAL AND SOCIAL LIMITATIONS. SWIMRVA IS WORKING TO ENSURE EVERY RICHMONDER HAS ACCESS TO BE ACTIVE THROUGH AQUATIC OPPORTUNITIES. IN FY24 SWIMRVA SUPPORTED THE COMMUNITY WITH OVER 50,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS TO FAMILIES AT OR BELOW 300% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL FOR PROGRAMS RANGING FROM YOUTH SUMMER CAMPS, SWIM LESSONS, COMPETITIVE AQUATIC TEAMS, FACILITY PASSES AND OUR WELLNESS PROGRAMS. SWIMRVA SWIM AID IS ON TRACK TO DELIVER OVER 150,000 IN FINANCIAL SUPPORT IN FY25. THE ORGANIZATION HAS A PARTICULARLY STRONG ENGAGEMENT WITH SENIORS THROUGHOUT THE REGION. SWIMRVA SERVED OVER 600 SENIORS A WEEK WITH OVER 70 GROUP EXERCISE COURSES A WEEK. THE ORGANIZATION IS FIGHTING SENIOR ISOLATION AND WORKING TO ENSURE OUR SENIORS LIVE YOUNGER, LONGER.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesAug 1, 2023 – Jul 31, 2024Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$394.6K
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