YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF METROPOLITAN WASHINGTON
1112 16TH STREET NW NO 240, WASHINGTON, DC 20036 www.ymcadc.org

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Organizations Filed Purposes: THE YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF METROPOLITAN WASHINGTON (YMCA) RESPONDS TO CRITICAL YOUTH, TEEN AND FAMILY ISSUES WITH THERAPEUTIC, COUNSELING AND DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRAMS, INCLUDING TRUANCY PREVENTION, TEEN PREGNANCY COUNSELING AND ASSISTANCE, DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION, TUTORIAL SERVICES, ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE, DROP-IN PROGRAMS, AND FAMILY ADVENTURE PROGRAMS. THE YMCA WORKS IN COLLABORATION WITH GOVERNMENTAL AND COMMUNITY AGENCIES TO PROVIDE A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS THAT HELP ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION TO PROMOTE HEALTHY LIVING, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY.

PROVIDE PROGRAMS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO HEALTHY LIVING, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT & SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY.

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.4,507 CHILDREN EXPLORED THE FIELDS OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AND LEARNED THE IMPORTANCE OF PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT AT OUR YMCA THINGAMAJIG INVENTION CONVENTION. THE FIRST YEAR THERE WERE 138 CHILDREN FROM 3 CAMPS. THERE WAS INCREDIBLE SUPPORT WITH 603 VOLUNTEERS PRESENT TO HELP WITH THE DAY OF LEARNING AND EXPLORATION. THERE WERE 482 INVENTIONS AND 72 S.T.E.A.M. WORKSHOPS.7,056 TEEN AND TWEEN EXPERIENCES WERE CREATED IN 2019, WHICH TAUGHT CORE VALUES, LEARNED ABOUT HEALTHY LIVING AND EATING, LEARNED ABOUT CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, ACQUIRED LEADERSHIP SKILLS IN CAMP, RECEIVED TUTORING AND MENTORING, GOT SUPPORT FOR SPECIAL NEEDS, AND HELPED TO LEAD Y PROGRAMS IN 2019. (INCLUDES YOUTH & GOVERNMENT & MODEL GENERAL ASSEMBLY PARTICIPANTS).17,783 CHILDREN, TEENS, ADULTS, AND SENIORS PARTICIPATED IN PROGRAMS AND CLASSES AT THE Y THAT HELPED THEM BUILD STRONG SPIRITS, MINDS, AND BODIES.22,486 CHILDREN EXPLORED NEW INTERESTS, DISCOVERED NEW PASSIONS AND LEARNED CORE VALUES IN OUR DAY CAMPS.4,641 INDIVIDUALS GOT ACTIVE THROUGH A YMCA SPORTS LEAGUE OR PROGRAM, AS WELL AS, SELF-DEFENSE CLASSES.2,467 CHILDREN FROM 6 WEEKS TO 15 YEARS WERE ENROLLED IN OUR CURRICULUM-BASED CHILD CARE PROGRAMS.

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.6,595 SENIORS PARTICIPATED IN OUR FIT & WELL SENIORS PROGRAM, WHICH WAS CREATED IN 2010 TO MEET THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF OUR SENIOR POPULATION.37,656 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.327,861 GROUP EXERCISE EXPERIENCES WERE PROVIDED, WHICH SUPPORTED HEALTHY LIVING, BUILDING STRONG INTERNAL COMMUNITIES, AND CREATING LIFELONG FRIENDSHIPS.62,190 CHILDREN, ADULTS, AND SENIORS PURSUED A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE IN OUR SIX LOCAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING CENTERS WITH YMCA MEMBERSHIP.2,118 YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES PARTICIPATED IN OUR 2019 HEALTHY KIDS DAY, AND WAS SUPPORTED BY 198 VOLUNTEERS. WE ADDED A COMMUNITY SERVICE COMPONENT TO ALLOW US TO DEEPEN CONNECTIONS, PROVIDE VALUE ADDED SERVICES, AND SUPPORT OUR NEIGHBORS.CERTIFIED 10 NEW YMCA DIABETES PREVENTION LIFESTYLE COACHES. IN 2019, WE HAD 3 COHORTS THAT COMPLETED THE PROGRAM AT YMCA SILVER SPRING, YMCA BETHESDA/CHEVY CHASE, AND THE FREEDOM AQUATICS CENTER WITH A TOTAL OF 45 PARTICIPANTS, WHICH IS INCREDIBLE. WE ALSO STARTED A NEW COHORT AT THE FREEDOM AQUATICS CENTER WITH 12 PARTICIPANTS ENROLLED. HENCE, PROVIDING THIS INVALUABLE PROGRAM TO 57 PEOPLE TO ENGAGE IN HEALTHY LIVING AT THE Y!THE Y PROVIDED 114,843 MEALS AND 40,425 SNACKS FOR 6,429 CHILDREN ACROSS THE DMV TO HELP SUPPORT GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT. DISTRIBUTED OVER 599 BAGS OF LOCAL PRODUCE TO PROMOTE HEALTHY EATING AND SUPPORT NUTRITION EQUITY THUS ENSURING CONSISTENT REVENUE FOR REGIONAL FARMERS.THE YMCA FOOD EDUCATION TEAM TAUGHT 1,829 KIDS, ADULTS, AND SENIORS HANDS-ON NUTRITION AND CULINARY EDUCATION ACROSS THE ASSOCIATION DUE IN LARGE PART TO A 5-YEAR SNAP-ED GRANT FROM DC HEALTH. IN 2019, 405 PEOPLE JOINED US FOR 11 MONTHLY COMMUNITY DINNERS AT THE NATIONALS YOUTH BASEBALL ACADEMY.

COMMUNITY SERVICES - IN 2019, 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 113 YEARS OF CAMPING IN 2019. 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.MORE THAN 250,000 MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN IN WASHINGTON, D.C., MARYLAND, AND VIRGINIA WERE TOUCHED BY THE Y'S PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, WHICH TRANSLATES TO 1,357,793 MEANINGFUL INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING & EATING, AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY EXPERIENCES.-WE WORK TO MAKE SURE EVERY CHILD, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY HAS WHAT THEY NEED TO ACHIEVE THEIR BEST.3,418 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.3,444 VOLUNTEERS GAVE 56,558 HOURS OF THEIR TIME AND TALENT TO HELP THE YMCA FULFILL ITS MISSION.$2,162,846.70 WAS PROVIDED IN SCHOLARSHIPS AND SUBSIDIES TO LOCAL CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WHO TURNED TO THE Y FOR HELP.24.60% OF THE RESIDENT CAMPERS AT YMCA CAMP LETTS RECEIVED SCHOLARSHIPS TO HELP COVER THE COST OF CAMP.14,608 CHILDREN AND ADULTS WERE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN LIFE-ENRICHING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THEY OTHERWISE COULD NOT AFFORD BECAUSE OF OUR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.$944,875.51 WAS PROVIDED IN SCHOLARSHIPS TO LOCAL FAMILIES TO HELP COVER THE COST OF CURRICULUM-BASED CHILDCARE AT THE Y.1,323 INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES RECEIVED $690,336.71 IN MEMBERSHIP SCHOLARSHIPS, AFFORDING THEM THE OPPORTUNITY TO ACHIEVE A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE.4,850 CHILDREN RECEIVED $487,550.16 IN SCHOLARSHIPS, ALLOWING THEM TO HAVE PRICELESS SUMMER FUN, GROWTH AND MEMORIES AT OUR RESIDENT CAMP AND DAY CAMPS.87 CHILDREN RECEIVED $3,411.45 IN SCHOLARSHIPS, WHICH ALLOWED THEM PARTICIPATE IN SPORTS LEAGUES AND MARTIAL ARTS SAFETY CLASSES.

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