YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF METROPOLITAN WASHINGTON
Programs
Program 1 [2020]
DEVELOPMENTAL CARE - THE YMCA PROVIDED CHILD CARE FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS, PRE-SCHOOL AND SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN FROM 6 WEEKS TO 14 YEARS OLD. CHILD CARE IS PROVIDED FOR THE ENTIRE DAY OR BEFORE-AND-AFTER SCHOOL. WOVEN INTO THE YMCA MISSION IS A COMMITMENT TO STRENGTHEN FAMILIES. YMCA CHILDCARE PROGRAMS RELIEVE THE BURDEN OF BALANCING WORK AND FAMILY AND MAKE IT POSSIBLE FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN IN OUR CARE TO REMAIN GAINFULLY EMPLOYED, KNOWING THAT THEIR CHILDREN ARE THRIVING IN A SAFE, DEVELOPMENTALLY SOUND ENVIRONMENT. OUR CHILD CARE LOCATIONS MEET AND OFTEN EXCEED THE REQUIRED LICENSED STANDARDS. THE YMCA IS THE LARGEST NONPROFIT PROVIDER OF CHILDCARE IN THE WASHINGTON AREA. MEMBERS OF THE YMCA'S STAFF ARE TRAINED PROFESSIONALS, IMPLEMENTING A CURRICULUM THAT ENCOURAGES CHILDREN TO DEVELOP SELF-ESTEEM, SELF-CONFIDENCE, MOTOR SKILLS AND A POSITIVE SOCIAL ATTITUDE ENGAGING IN AGE-APPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES.CHILDHOOD IS A MOSAIC OF LIFE-SHAPING EXPERIENCES, AND THE Y IS RISING UP TO MAKE THE POSITIVE ONES ACCESSIBLE AND GRATIFYING.2020 PROVED TO BE AN INTERESTING YEAR BUT IT DID NOT INTERFERE WITH THE YMCA ANNUAL THINGAMAJIG INVENTION CONVENTION. RATHER THAN CANCEL, THINGAMAJIG RE-INVENTED IT'S PRESENCE AS A VIRTUAL EVENT TO ALLOW YOUNG PEOPLE TO CONTINUE TO DREAM, INVENT AND PRESENT THEIR INVENTIVE DESIGNS THROUGH THE NEWLY ESTABLISHED ONLINE PLATFORM - DC-THINGAMAJIG.ZFAIRS.COM. FOR OUR LAUNCH YEAR, 102 YOUNG PEOPLE CONTINUED THEIR INVENTIVE SKILLS WITH 38 WINNERS IN THE 2020 THINGAMAJIG INVENTION CONVENTION. THESE YOUNG PEOPLE ARE TO BE CONGRATULATED.IN ADDITION TO THE THINGAMAJIG YOUTH, THE YMCA PROMOTES STEM THROUGH CONNECTING YOUNG PEOPLE IN REGULAR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY EXPERIENCES, I.E.; GARDENING AT THE Y, ROBOTICS FOR THE YOUNGER CURIOUS LEARNERS, SCIENCE OF THE SOUND SUPPER EXPERIENCES, MATH AND SCIENCE FAMILY NIGHTS, SCI-GIRLS CLUBS, STEM2 THE MAX FOR TEENS CLUB, RUFF RUFFMAN WORKSHOP WITH WETA SUMMER SCIENCE ENRICHMENT, CRAZY 8S MATH CLUB AND GIRLS WHO CODE CLUB ARE JUST A FEW OF THE PROGRAMS PROMOTING THE STEM. THERE WERE 6,188 STEM EXPERIENCES THIS SUMMER.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2020 – Dec 31, 2020Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$15.2MProgram 2 [2020]
HEALTHY LIVING - THE YMCA OFFERED THOUSANDS OF MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN EXPERIENCES THAT DEVELOP SELF-CONFIDENCE AND SELF-RESPECT, FOSTER A FAITH FOR DAILY LIVING, DEVELOP AN ACTIVE SENSE OF PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY, ENCOURAGE THE ACHIEVEMENT OF SPIRITUAL WELL-BEING, PROMOTE INTERRACIAL, INTER-GROUP AND ECUMENICAL HARMONY, DEVELOP CAPACITIES FOR RESPONSIBLE LEADERSHIP AND EDUCATIONAL GUIDANCE, CONTRIBUTE TO PERSONAL SELF-RELIANCE AND SOCIETAL WELL-BEING. PREVENTIVE HEALTH SERVICES ARE THE KEY FOCUS OF OUR HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS. WE PROMOTE HEALTH IN SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY, TEACHING GOOD HEALTH HABITS, AND HELPING TO PREVENT CHRONIC DISEASE, PROVIDING EDUCATION IN GOOD NUTRITION, PROPER EXERCISE, AVOIDANCE OF HIGH-RISK BEHAVIORS AND STRESS MANAGEMENT. PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES FROM INFANTS TO SENIORS AND WITH A WIDE RANGE OF ABILITIES, INCLUDING PEOPLE IN CARDIAC REHABILITATION PROGRAMS AND THOSE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, BRAIN INJURIES, CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY REHABILITATION AND MORE. THE YMCA IS OPEN TO ALL PEOPLE REGARDLESS OF RACE, CREED, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, AGE, HEALTH OR ABILITY TO PAY. WITH PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT SUPPORT NUTRITION, EXERCISE, SCREENINGS, STRESS MANAGEMENT AND SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT, THE Y IS MAKING THE HEALTHY CHOICE THE EASY CHOICE.7,475 SENIORS PARTICIPATED IN OUR FIT & WELL SENIORS PROGRAM, WHICH WAS CREATED IN 2010 TO MEET THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF OUR SENIOR POPULATION.35,402 CHILDREN PARTICIPATED IN OUR NATIONALLY RENOWNED YOUTH WELLNESS PROGRAM, PHD (PHYSICAL, HEALTHY, AND DRIVEN). PHD COMBATS CHILDHOOD OBESITY AND INACTIVITY USING ASSESSMENT, EXERCISE, NUTRITION, EDUCATION, AND FAMILY INVOLVEMENT.216,622 GROUP EXERCISE EXPERIENCES WERE PROVIDED, WHICH SUPPORTED HEALTHY LIVING, BUILDING STRONG INTERNAL COMMUNITIES, AND CREATING LIFELONG FRIENDSHIPS.61,029 (AT PEAK) AND 48,443 (MONTHLY AVERAGE) CHILDREN, ADULTS, AND SENIORS PURSUED A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE IN OUR SIX LOCAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING CENTERS WITH Y MEMBERSHIP. THE DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM:THE DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM IS A YEAR-LONG PROGRAM THAT AIMS TO DECREASE THE RISK OF DIABETES. IN 2020, WE HAD 2 COHORTS THAT COMPLETED THE PROGRAM AT YMCA SILVER SPRING AND THE FREEDOM AQUATICS CENTER WITH A TOTAL OF 35 PARTICIPANTS, WHICH IS INCREDIBLE DURING THIS CHALLENGING YEAR.BY MOVING TO VIRTUAL SESSIONS THE YMCA OF METROPOLITAN WASHINGTON'S DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN OUR FULLY RECOGNIZED STATUS WITH THE CDC. THIS WAS ACCOMPLISHED BY HAVING PARTICIPANTS SUCCESSFUL COMPLETE THE PROGRAM AND ACHIEVE PROGRAM GOALS OF REDUCING BODY WEIGHT BY AT LEAST 7% AND INCREASE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY TO 150 MINUTES PER WEEK. BLOOD PRESSURE SELF-MONITORING:BLOOD PRESSURE SELF-MONITORING (BPSM) IS A 4-MONTH PROGRAM THAT AIMS TO DECREASE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE. BPSM WAS PILOTED IN SEPTEMBER 2020, AND A TOTAL OF 3 PARTICIPANTS COMPLETED, ALL OF WHOM REDUCED THEIR BLOOD PRESSURE. NUTRITION COUNSELING:THE YMCA UNDERSTANDS THE NEED FOR A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO HEALTH. IN 2020, WE HIRED THE YMCA'S COMMUNITY DIETITIAN TO INTEGRATE OUR FOCUS ON NUTRITION INTO OUR CORE SERVICES. IN 2020, OUR COMMUNITY DIETITIAN WORKED WITH 32 INDIVIDUALS TO MEET THEIR HEALTH NEEDS. FLIPRX:IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, THE YMCA PILOTED FLIPRX, A PRODUCE PRESCRIPTION PROGRAM FOR FAMILIES WHO FACE FOOD INSECURITY. IN 2020, WE ESTABLISHED THE PROTOCOL AND TRAINED PHYSICIANS FOR THE SPRING 2021 ROLLOUT.SUSTAINABILITY: THE COMMUNITY HEALTH DEPARTMENT STRIVES TO MAKE ALL HEALTH PROGRAMS ACCESSIBLE FOR ALL INDIVIDUALS. ALL PROGRAMS ARE SUBSIDIZED THROUGH THE SUPPORT OF THE FOLLOWING FUNDERS:DC HEALTH COMMUNITY HEART DEPARTMENT: $130,000DC HEALTH SNAP-EDUCATION: $135,000YUSA: $45,000SHARE OUR STRENGTH: $25,000COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NOVA: $15,000ARLINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION: $10,000ACT OF ALEXANDRIA: $10,000SAFEWAY: $10,000MONTGOMERY COUNTY FOOD POLICY COUNCIL: $8420MAFRAC: $7200THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION: $5000VIRGINIA DIABETES ALLIANCE - $5,000EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF METROPOLITAN WASHINGTON: $2500GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2020 – Dec 31, 2020Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$14.2MProgram 3 [2020]
COMMUNITY SERVICES - IN 2020, ALL OF OUR SITES OFFERED EXTENDED PROGRAM HOURS TO ASSIST FAMILIES WITH WORKING PARENTS AND DIFFICULT SCHEDULES. YMCA CAMP LETTS, OUR RESIDENTIAL CAMP, HAS BEEN SERVING THE WASHINGTON AREA SINCE 1906 AND CELEBRATED 114 YEARS OF CAMPING IN 2020. GENERATIONS OF WASHINGTONIANS FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE HAVE ATTENDED YMCA CAMP LETTS. MANY OF OUR CAMPERS ARE SECOND AND THIRD GENERATION CAMPERS. THE YMCA'S CAMP EXPERIENCE CAN BUILD SELF-CONFIDENCE, SELF-ESTEEM AND A STRENGTHENED SENSE OF PURPOSE IN YOUNG PEOPLE. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT THE YMCA WORKS WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, LIKE THE EPILEPSY FOUNDATION, THE ROTARY, AND HOMELESS SHELTERS LIKE SARAH'S HOUSE, TO EXPOSE ALL CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE TO THE LIFE LESSONS IMPARTED AT CAMP.MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN IN WASHINGTON, D.C., MARYLAND, AND VIRGINIA WERE TOUCHED BY THE Y'S PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, WHICH TRANSLATES TO 982,823 MEANINGFUL INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING & EATING, AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY EXPERIENCES LIVE, VIRTUAL, AND HYBRID. -WE WORK TO MAKE SURE EVERY CHILD, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY HAS WHAT THEY NEED TO ACHIEVE THEIR BEST.2,724 ADULTS AND CHILDREN WERE SERVED BY THE YMCA'S SOCIAL SERVICES BRANCH, YMCA YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES (YFS). YFS SERVICES INCLUDE COUNSELING, MENTORING, AND EARLY INTERVENTION FOR SOME OF OUR REGIONS NEEDIEST FAMILIES. ALL SERVICES ARE OFFERED FREE OF CHARGE.409 VOLUNTEERS GAVE 13,845 HOURS OF THEIR TIME AND TALENT TO HELP THE YMCA FULFILL ITS MISSION.$346,340.47 WAS PROVIDED IN SCHOLARSHIPS TO LOCAL FAMILIES TO HELP COVER THE COST OF CURRICULUM-BASED CHILDCARE AT THE Y 2,332 CHILDREN AND ADULTS WERE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN LIFE-ENRICHING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THEY OTHERWISE COULD NOT AFFORD BECAUSE OF OUR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM$650,613.95 WAS PROVIDED IN SCHOLARSHIPS AND SUBSIDIES TO LOCAL CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WHO TURNED TO THE Y FOR HELP.578 INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES RECEIVED $284,826.48 IN MEMBERSHIP SCHOLARSHIPS, AFFORDING THEM THE OPPORTUNITY TO ACHIEVE A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE23 CHILDREN RECEIVED $690.77 IN SCHOLARSHIPS, WHICH ALLOWED THEM PARTICIPATE IN SPORTS LEAGUES AND MARTIAL ARTS SAFETY CLASSES.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2020 – Dec 31, 2020Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$4.1M
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