Valley of the Sun Young Men's Christian Association
Programs
Youth Development Programs
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT - OUR YMCA IS COMMITTED TO NURTURING THE POTENTIAL OF EVERY CHILD AND TEEN. WE BELIEVE THAT ALL KIDS DESERVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCOVER WHO THEY ARE AND WHAT THEY CAN ACHIEVE. THAT'S WHY WE HELP YOUNG PEOPLE CULTIVATE THE VALUES, SKILLS AND RELATIONSHIPS THAT LEAD TO POSITIVE BEHAVIORS, BETTER HEALTH AND EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT. OUR YMCA PROGRAMS, SUCH AS CHILDCARE, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, SPORTS, ACTIVITIES, SUMMER DAY CAMPS, OVERNIGHT CAMPS, SWIM PROGRAMS, TEEN LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS, EVENTS, CLUBS AND VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS OFFER A RANGE OF EXPERIENCES THAT ENRICH COGNITIVE, SOCIAL, PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL GROWTH. EFFORTS TO BROADEN THE ACCESSIBILITY OF OUR YOUTH MEMBERSHIP AND PROGRAM PARTICIPATION INCLUDE SUBSIDIES AND DIRECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. IN 2022, THE VALLEY OF THE SUN YMCA SERVED OVER 30,000 YOUTH UNDER THE AGE OF 18 THROUGH MEMBERSHIP AND PROGRAM ACTIVITIES.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2022 – Dec 31, 2022Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$7.3MHealthy Living Initiatives
HEALTHY LIVING: THE Y IS A LEADING VOICE ON HEALTH AND WELL-BEING. WE BRING FAMILIES CLOSER TOGETHER, ENCOURAGE GOOD HEALTH AND FOSTER CONNECTIONS THROUGH FITNESS, SPORTS, FUN AND SHARED INTERESTS. AS A RESULT, OVER 63,000 PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY ARE RECEIVING THE SUPPORT, GUIDANCE AND RESOURCES THEY NEED TO ACHIEVE GREATER HEALTH IN SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY. THIS IS PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT AS OUR NATION STRUGGLES WITH OBESITY, WORK/LIFE BALANCE ISSUES AND INDIVIDUAL SEARCHES FOR PERSONAL FULFILLMENT. OUR PROGRAMS PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR HEALTHY FAMILIES INCLUDING CANCER SUPPORT, SUBSIDIZED MEALS FOR CHILDREN IN NEED, AND A FREE MEDICAL A FREE MEDICAL & DENTAL CLINIC THAT IS PROVIDING FOR MANY CHILDREN THE FIRST MEDICAL OR DENTAL SERVICE THEY HAVE EXPERIENCED. THESE PROGRAMS ARE ACCESSIBLE, AFFORDABLE AND OPEN TO ALL FAITHS, BACKGROUNDS, ABILITIES AND INCOME LEVELS. IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO PEOPLE WHO OTHERWISE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ABLE TO AFFORD TO PARTICIPATE, THE YMCA PROVIDES SUBSIDIZED MEMBERSHIPS FOR SENIORS, MILITARY VETERANS AND COMMUNITY GROUPS.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2022 – Dec 31, 2022Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$5.4MSocial Responsibility Programs
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY- OUR YMCA BELIEVES IN GIVING BACK AND SUPPORTING OUR NEIGHBORS. WE HAVE BEEN LISTENING AND RESPONDING TO OUR COMMUNITY'S MOST CRITICAL SOCIAL NEEDS FOR MORE THAN 124 YEARS. Y PROGRAMS, SUCH AS TUTORING, JUVENILE INTERVENTION, MENTORING, SENIOR OUTREACH, YOUTH & GOVERNMENT, YOUTH WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, MILITARY OUTREACH, MIRACLE LEAGUE (A SPECIAL SURFACE SPORTS FIELD FOR PHYSICALLY AND INTELLECTUALLY DISABLED YOUTH), AND DOWNTOWN HOUSING FOR THOSE IN LIFE TRANSITION, ARE EXAMPLES OF HOW WE DELIVER TRAINING, RESOURCES AND SUPPORT THAT EMPOWER OUR NEIGHBORS TO EFFECT CHANGE, BRIDGE GAPS AND OVERCOME OBSTACLES. IN 2022, WE ENGAGED 1,050 YMCA VOLUNTEERS IN ACTIVITIES THAT STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITY AND PAVE THE WAY FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS TO THRIVE.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2022 – Dec 31, 2022Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$2.8M
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