Programs

  • Youth Development Programs

    YOUTH DEVELOPMENT:THE YMCA OF DELAWARE IS COMMITTED TO NURTURING THE POTENTIAL OF EVERY CHILD AND TEEN BY HELPING YOUNG PEOPLE CULTIVATE THE VALUES, SKILLS AND RELATIONSHIPS, THAT LEAD TO POSITIVE BEHAVIORS, BETTER HEALTH AND EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT. YMCA PROGRAMS, SUCH AS CHILDCARE, PRESCHOOL, BEFORE AND AFTERSCHOOL ENRICHMENT, SUMMER DAY AND OVERNIGHT CAMP, SPORTS PROGRAMS, SWIMMING LESSONS, AND TEEN LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS OFFER A RANGE OF EXPERIENCES THAT PROMOTE COGNITIVE, SOCIAL, PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT. THE YMCA OF DELAWARE IS INTENTIONALLY FOCUSED ON SCHOOL SUCCESS THROUGH OUR EFFORTS TO REDUCE SUMMER LEARNING LOSS AND NARROW THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP. THE YMCA OF DELAWARE SUPPORTS DELAWARE'S YOUTH AND TEENS WITH PROGRAMS THAT HELP THEM FIND INSPIRATION AND MEANING, DO BETTER IN SCHOOL, LEARN LIFE SKILLS, MAKE NEW FRIENDS, CONNECT TO CARING ADULTS, AND GAIN CONFIDENCE.
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    Dates
    Jan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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    $32.8M

  • Healthy Living Initiatives

    HEALTHY LIVING:THE YMCA IMPROVES DELAWARE'S HEALTH AND WELL-BEING THROUGH PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT ENCOURAGE HEALTHY LIVING, BRING FAMILIES CLOSER TOGETHER, AND PROVIDE SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE TO PEOPLE TO ACHIEVE BETTER HEALTH. THE YMCA OF DELAWARE STRIVES TO BE INCLUSIVE TO ALL AND OPERATES AN ADAPTIVE FITNESS PROGRAM. THE YMCA OF DELAWARE IS A LEADING PROVIDER OF PREVENTATIVE HEALTH, WELLNESS AND EXERCISE SERVICES THAT PREVENT DISEASE, IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE, PROMOTE HEALTHY AGING AND PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADULTS TO BUILD CONFIDENCE AND FAMILIES TO CONNECT WITH EACH OTHER. THE YMCA OF DELAWARE HELPS ELIMINATE HEALTH DISPARITIES ACROSS SOCIOECONOMIC BARRIERS IN DELAWARE THROUGH PROVIDING AFFORDABLE ACCESS TO OUR SERVICES AND PROGRAMS THROUGH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. IN ADDITION, THE YMCA OF DELAWARE IS A NATIONAL LEADER IN YMCA'S DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM, AN EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAM THAT HELPS INDIVIDUALS LOWER THEIR RISK OF DEVELOPING TYPE 2 DIABETES. ADDITIONAL HEALTHY LIVING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES OFFERED BY THE YMCA OF DELAWARE INCLUDE FAMILY TIME, GROUP EXERCISE AND PERSONAL TRAINING PROGRAMS, CLASSES FOR ACTIVE OLDER ADULTS, HEALTHY LIFESTYLES PROGRAMS, AND WATER EXERCISE. THE YMCA OF DELAWARE OFFERS ADULT TEAM SPORTS AND RUNNING CLUBS, AS WELL AS LIFE-LONG LEARNING AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADULTS.
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    Dates
    Jan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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    $7.6M

  • Social Responsibility Programs

    SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY:OUR YMCA BELIEVES IN GIVING BACK AND SUPPORTING OUR NEIGHBORS TO ADDRESS CRITICAL SOCIAL NEEDS. WE DELIVER TRAINING, RESOURCES AND SUPPORT THAT EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS THROUGH SOCIAL SERVICES, VOLUNTEERISM, GIVING AND ADVOCACY. THE YMCA OF DELAWARE PROVIDES SOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAMS, INCLUDING LOW-INCOME HOUSING, WATER WISE (PROVIDES BASIC WATER SAFETY SKILLS TO LOW INCOME CHILDREN IN THE 3RD GRADE), AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION PROGRAMS. AT THE YMCA OF DELAWARE, WE STRIVE TO NOT TURN ANYONE AWAY DUE TO AN INABILITY TO PAY, AND IN ORDER TO PROVIDE THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE NECESSARY TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN NEED, WE ENGAGE IN FUNDRAISING THROUGH THE ANNUAL COMMUNITY SUPPORT CAMPAIGN.
    Geographies
    Not indicated
    Dates
    Jan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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    $7.1M