YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF THE SUNCOAST INC
2469 ENTERPRISE ROAD, CLEARWATER, FL 33763 www.ymcasuncoast.org

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Organizations Filed Purposes: WE KNOW THAT ENDURING PERSONAL AND SOCIAL CHANGE COMES ABOUT WHEN WE ALL WORK TOGETHER. THAT'S WHY, AT THE Y, EMPLOYEES, AND VOLUNTEERS ADVANCE OUR CAUSE OF STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY THROUGH WORK FOCUSED ON YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING, AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY.

TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE WITH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD HEALTHY SPIRIT MIND & BODY FOR ALL

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: THE Y BELIEVES EVERY CHILD DESERVES THE SUPPORT, GUIDANCE, AND ENCOURAGEMENT TO BE WHO THEY ARE AND DISCOVER WHO THEY CAN BECOME. WE STRIVE TO HELP YOUNG PEOPLE CULTIVATE THE VALUES, SKILLS, AND RELATIONSHIPS THAT LEAD TO POSITIVE BEHAVIORS, BETTER HEALTH, AND EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT. OUR YMCA PROGRAMS, SUCH AS THE Y SCHOLARS LEARNING ACADEMY AND BRIDGING THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP PROGRAM, AMONG OTHERS, OFFER A RANGE OF EXPERIENCES THAT ENRICH SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL, COGNITIVE, AND PHYSICAL GROWTH. EXPENSES INCLUDE SUBSIDIES AND DIRECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE THAT MAKE PARTICIPATION POSSIBLE FOR APPROXIMATELY 20% OF THE YOUNG PEOPLE WE SERVE TO BE INVOLVED ACROSS OUR SERVICE AREA. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)OUR YMCA IS COMMITTED TO NURTURING THE POTENTIAL OF EVERY CHILD AND TEEN. WE BELIEVE ALL KIDS HAVE GREAT POTENTIAL AND DESERVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCOVER WHO THEY ARE AND WHAT THEY CAN ACHIEVE. 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 SCHOOL AGE PROGRAMS BEFORE AND AFTERSCHOOL CARE, SUMMER CAMP, LEADERS CLUBS, SWIM, SPORTS & PLAY, AND OTHERS, OFFER A RANGE OF EXPERIENCES THAT ENRICH SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL, COGNITIVE, AND PHYSICAL GROWTH. EXPENSES INCLUDE SUBSIDIES AND DIRECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE THAT MAKE PARTICIPATION POSSIBLE FOR APPROXIMATELY 20 PERCENT OF THE YOUNG PEOPLE WE ENGAGE.THE YMCA PROVIDES BEFORE AND AFTERSCHOOL CARE THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR TO PRE-K, ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN RESIDING IN PINELLAS, PASCO, HERNANDO OR CITRUS COUNTIES, INCLUDING SPECIAL NEEDS AND DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED CHILDREN. YMCA SCHOOL-AGE CARE ENSURES THAT THE TIME GAPS BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL ARE FILLED CREATIVELY AND CONSTRUCTIVELY. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES WORKING PARENTS WITH SAFE, EDUCATIONAL, AFFORDABLE, QUALITY SUPERVISION FOR THEIR CHILDREN. ALL OF OUR AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS FOCUS ON YOUTH DEVELOPMENT FOR ALL COMMUNITIES WITH A HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT APPROACH (SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL, PHYSICAL, AND COGNITIVE/ACADEMIC). THE SCHOOL-AGE PROGRAMS PROVIDING BEFORE AND AFTERSCHOOL CARE PROGRAMS OPERATES IN 55 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS, MIDDLE SCHOOLS, AND YMCA SITES SERVING OVER 7,200 CHILDREN THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR. OUR YMCA PROVIDES A HIGH-QUALITY CURRICULUM USING MULTIPLE PARTNERS FOR ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS AND EVIDENCE-BASED LEARNING. THE CURRICULUM IDENTIFIES, UTILIZES, AND RECOGNIZES CULTURAL DIFFERENCES AND COMMONALITIES THROUGHOUT MOST ACTIVITIES AND ALIGNS WITH THE EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS.THE YMCA PROVIDED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR APPROXIMATELY 20% OF ENROLLED CHILDREN TOTALING $619,000. ADDITIONALLY, AFTERSCHOOL READERS IS IN PLACE IN ALL FOUR COUNTIES SERVED. AFTERSCHOOL READERS GIVES KIDS ACCESS TO BOOKS AND ENCOURAGES READING A MINIMUM OF 90 MINUTES PER WEEK IN THE AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM.- ONE OF OUR SUCCESSFUL SIGNATURE AFTERSCHOOL ACADEMIC AND ENRICHMENT FOCUSED PROGRAMS, THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP PROGRAM, OPERATES WITHIN PINELLAS, PASCO AND HERNANDO COUNTY SCHOOLS IN 11 LOCATIONS. ALTHOUGH DESIGNED TO HELP THOSE THAT ARE FALLING BEHIND, ALL THE STUDENTS ENROLLED IN THE AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM ARE BENEFITTING FROM SUPPLEMENTAL LEARNING THROUGH ACTIVITIES, GAMES, AND PROJECTS THAT ARE FUN AND ENGAGING.- IN 2019, THE JUVENILE WELFARE BOARD OF PINELLAS COUNTY (JWB) PROVIDED FUNDING THROUGH THE PROMISE TIME PROGRAM TO SERVE CHILDREN WITH A FINANCIAL NEED AT SIX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITES OF AT NO COST TO THEM. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES BEFORE AND AFTER-CARE STAFFING, TUTORS, SCHOOL LIAISONS, AND ENRICHMENT LEARNING ACTIVITIES.- THE YMCA AFTERSCHOOL PARTNERSHIP WITH PINELLAS COUNTY SCHOOLS IS ABLE TO PROVIDE NOT ONLY SNACKS BUT WEEKDAY DINNER MEALS TO ALL PARTICIPANTS AND FAMILIES IN MOST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IN THE COUNTY (ALL TITLE I SCHOOLS). THE ENROLLMENT FOR QUALIFIED CHILDREN IS FREE, AND THE COST FOR ADDITIONAL FAMILY MEMBERS IS NOMINAL AND INCLUDES EDUCATION PROGRAMMING THAT FOLLOWS HEALTHY EATING AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY (HEPA) STANDARDS.IN PINELLAS COUNTY, WE OFFER Y LEARNING ACADEMIES AT MIDDLE SCHOOLS. THESE ACADEMIES DEVELOP STUDENTS WHO ARE PASSIONATE AND ENGAGED IN THEIR EDUCATION THROUGH HANDS-ON LEARNING IN STEM FIELDS. TEACHERS WORK WITH THE YMCA TO COORDINATE LEARNING FROM THE SCHOOL DAY WITH THE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM AND PROVIDE HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE AND TUTORING. HANDS-ON OPPORTUNITIES IN CODING, VIDEO PRODUCTION, ROBOTICS, PODCASTING, PROGRAMMING, IS HELPING MORE STUDENTS ACHIEVE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION, COLLEGE ATTAINMENT, AND TRANSITION INTO STEM FIELDS IN THE WORKFORCE.YMCA SUMMER CAMPS SERVE PRESCHOOL CHILDREN, SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN, AND TEENAGERS RESIDING IN OUR FOUR-COUNTY SERVICE AREA. KIDS HAVE FUN WHILE THEY LEARN HOW TO MAKE NEW FRIENDS, BUILD NEW SKILLS, AND GROW IN SELF-CONFIDENCE. FOR MORE THAN 4,100 CHILDREN IN 2019, CAMP PROVIDED HIGH QUALITY, AFFORDABLE, SAFE PLACES WITH QUALIFIED SUPERVISION. YMCA-SUBSIDIZED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WAS AWARDED TO APPROXIMATELY 20% OF CAMPERS, TOTALING $261,000.- BASED ON THE NATIONAL YMCA PROGRAM MODEL, YMCA CAMP PROVIDES CHILDREN WITH AN OUTDOOR, SOCIAL EXPERIENCE BUILT IN AN ATMOSPHERE OF FUN, LEARNING, AND RESPECT FOR THE PURPOSE OF BUILDING SELF-ESTEEM THROUGH THE GROWTH OF THE SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH ACTIVITIES THAT INCLUDE FIELD TRIPS, CRAFTS, SONGS, ARCHERY, VALUES, FITNESS, SPORTS, NATURE ACTIVITIES, SWIMMING, AND CANOEING.- THE Y SCHOLARS LEARNING ACADEMY SUMMER PROGRAM OPERATED IN TWO SCHOOL LOCATIONS IN PASCO COUNTY AND INTRODUCED 150 SCHOLARS IN GRADES K-5 TO A CULTURE OF HIGH EXPECTATIONS. STUDENTS WERE ENCOURAGED TO "DISCOVER THE GENIUS WITHIN" THROUGH WEEKLY THEMES AS WELL AS COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS ACTIVITIES OVER A SIX-WEEK PERIOD. PREVIOUSLY UNDERPERFORMING SCHOLARS INCREASED AN AVERAGE ONE MONTH'S GRADE-EQUIVALENT IN READING GAINS AND AN AVERAGE ONE MONTH'S GRADE EQUIVALENT IN MATH GAINS DURING THIS SUMMER PROGRAM.- THE PINELLAS COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD CONTRACTED AGAIN WITH OUR YMCA TO PROVIDE WRAP-AROUND CARE FOR THEIR SUMMER BRIDGE PROGRAM. WE SERVED OVER 900 CHILDREN, MANY OF WHOM WERE FUNDED BY THE JUVENILE WELFARE BOARD TO ATTEND THE SUMMER SCHOOL LEARNING SESSIONS TO BRING THEM CLOSER TO THEIR GRADE LEVEL REQUIREMENTS.- THE Y HAS ALSO COMMITTED TO SERVING INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND CHALLENGES THROUGH CAMP COAST (CHILDREN ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM TOGETHER). THE PROGRAM PROVIDES CHILDREN WITH AUTISM A SPECIALIZED AND VALUABLE DAY CAMP EXPERIENCE THAT ALLOWS THEM TO FEEL COMFORTABLE IN A SAFE, FUN, AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT.YMCA SWIM, SPORTS, AND PLAY PROGRAMS PROMOTE AN APPRECIATION OF ONE'S OWN WORTH. YOUNG PEOPLE PARTICIPATING IN SPORTS BUILD LIFELONG POSITIVE ATTITUDES, ESTABLISH HABITS OF HEALTHY EXERCISE AND PROPER NUTRITION, AND LEARN WAYS TO HAVE FUN. BOTH ADULT AND YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMS VALUE COOPERATION OVER COMPETITION, FAIR PLAY OVER WINNING AT ANY COST, GOOD FEELING, AND GOOD HEALTH OVER POINTS SCORED, AND BUILDING SELF-ESTEEM OVER BEATING THE OPPONENT. THE YMCA KNOWS THAT WITH THIS APPROACH, EVERYONE WINS-UNDEFEATED IN SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY.DURING THE YEAR, THE YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMS SERVED 6,200 CHILDREN (SOME DUPLICATED) IN YOUTH BASEBALL, DANCE, GYMNASTICS, YOUTH SOCCER, YOUTH FLAG FOOTBALL, YOUTH BASKETBALL, YOUTH TENNIS, YOUTH TAE KWON DO, YOUTH VOLLEYBALL, SWIM TEAMS, YOUTH TRACK AND FIELD AND MANY OTHERS.IN 2019, THE YMCA OF THE SUNCOAST SERVED MORE THAN 14,000 TWEENS AND TEENS (YOUTH BETWEEN THE AGES OF 11-17) IN A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS AND THROUGH Y MEMBERSHIPS. YMCA YOUTH AND TEEN PROGRAMS GIVE KIDS POSITIVE ROLE MODELS TO HELP THEM DEVELOP SELF-ESTEEM AND GOOD VALUES, INCLUDING COOPERATION, RESPECT FOR THE BODY, GOOD CITIZENSHIP, AND A STRONG WORK ETHIC.THE YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT PROGRAM SERVED 33 STUDENTS FROM HIGH SCHOOLS IN PINELLAS, PASCO, HERNANDO, AND CITRUS COUNTIES. ACTIVITY DAYS EXPOSE THE TEENS TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT LEADERS AND BUSINESS OPERATORS FOR LEADERSHIP AND A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THEIR COUNTY. STUDENTS LEARN FIRST-HAND ABOUT GOVERNMENT AND CIVIC ISSUES, COLLABORATE ON POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS THAT CULMINATE ONCE A YEAR WITH A STATE CONFERENCE IN TALLAHASSEE WITH OTHER TEENS FROM AROUND THE STATE. AT THE STATE CONFERENCE, MEMBERS OF THE SUNCOAST YMCA DELEGATION WON AWARDS FOR PARTICIPATION IN ACTIVITIES SUCH AS BILL WRITING, JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS, AND DEBATING. SOME IN OUR GROUP EARNED PRESTIGIOUS POSITIONS AT THE STATE DELEGATION.WE CONTINUE TO HAVE POPULAR TEEN CENTERS AT OUR CLEARWATER, HIGH POINT, GREATER RIDGECREST, NORTH PINELLAS, HERNANDO COUNTY, JAMES P. GILLS FAMILY, AND GREATER PALM HARBOR BRANCHES. WITH A GOAL TO SERVE TEENS BETTER, WE LOOK TO FIND MORE WAYS TO ENGAGE TEENS IN YMCA PROGRAMS.

HEALTHY LIVING: THE Y IS COMMITTED TO IMPROVING AMERICA'S HEALTH AND WELL-BEING, COMMUNITY BY COMMUNITY. WE BRING FAMILIES CLOSER TOGETHER, ENCOURAGE GOOD HEALTH, AND FOSTER CONNECTIONS THROUGH FITNESS, SPORTS, FUN, AND SHARED INTERESTS. WE STRIVE TO CHANGE PEOPLE'S LIVES THROUGH PROGRAMS LIKE CHRONIC DISEASE PREVENTION, DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAMS, AND LIVESTRONG.(CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)THE Y IS COMMITTED TO IMPROVING AMERICA'S HEALTH AND WELL-BEING, COMMUNITY BY COMMUNITY. WE BRING FAMILIES CLOSER TOGETHER, ENCOURAGE GOOD HEALTH, AND FOSTERS CONNECTIONS THROUGH FITNESS, SPORTS, FUN, AND SHARED INTERESTS. AS A RESULT, 128,000 PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY ARE RECEIVING THE SUPPORT, GUIDANCE, AND RESOURCES THEY NEED TO ACHIEVE GREATER HEALTH IN SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY. OUR PROGRAMS ARE ACCESSIBLE, AFFORDABLE, AND OPEN TO ALL FAITHS, BACKGROUNDS, ABILITIES, AND INCOME LEVELS. IN 2019, WE PROVIDED $869,000 IN DIRECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR MEMBERSHIPS AND PROGRAMS TO PEOPLE WHO OTHERWISE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ABLE TO AFFORD TO PARTICIPATE. FOR MORE THAN 170 YEARS, THE YMCA HAS INCLUDED AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE IN ITS LOGO AS A SYMBOL OF WELLNESS, THE PURSUIT OF WHICH HAS LONG BEEN ONE OF THE ORGANIZATION'S SOUGHT AFTER OUTCOMES. REPRESENTATIVE OF A BALANCED SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY, THE EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE HAS OFTEN BEEN DRAWN INSIDE OF A CIRCLE REPRESENTING THE SOCIAL DIMENSION OF HEALTH - OUR RELATIONSHIPS AND CONNECTIONS TO OTHER PEOPLE BEING A KEY COMPONENT OF OUR WELLNESS.THE YMCA OF THE SUNCOAST PROVIDES NUMEROUS HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS FOR ITS MEMBERS AND PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS. AMONG CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, THE YMCA PROMOTES THE IMPORTANCE OF A PHYSICALLY ACTIVE LIFESTYLE THROUGH PROGRAMS LIKE PERSONAL TRAINING, ACTIVE OLDER ADULTS, CPR/FIRST AID, YMCA MEMBERSHIP, FAMILY NIGHTS, THE YMCA'S DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM, WALKING AND RUNNING CLUBS, SOCIAL GROUPS, ADULT SPORTS, FAMILY NIGHTS, AND MANY OTHERS. TO SUPPORT THESE PROGRAMMATIC EFFORTS, THE YMCA OF THE SUNCOAST CONTINUED AS A PIONEER FOR OTHER YMCAS BY PARTICIPATING IN THE YMCA OF THE USA HEALTH INNOVATION INITIATIVES.FOR ADULTS, THE YMCA HAS CONTINUED TO FOCUS ON THE NEEDS OF THE PEOPLE WHO RELY ON OUR SUPPORT TO MAKE HEALTHY BEHAVIOR CHANGES. WITH THE COORDINATION OF OUR VICE PRESIDENT OF HEALTHY LIVING, WE OVERSEE, DEVELOP, AND IMPLEMENT HEALTHY LIVING PROGRAMMING AND SERVICES FOR ALL AND PROMOTE YMCA HEALTH AND WELLNESS INITIATIVES. YMCA OF THE SUNCOAST BUILDS AND MAINTAINS COLLABORATIONS WITH COMMUNITY HEALTH PARTNERS SUCH AS LOCAL HOSPITALS, PHYSICIANS, STATE, COUNTY, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND LARGE EMPLOYERS TO INCORPORATE PRINCIPLES OF HEALTHY LIFESTYLES INTO OUR WORK. THROUGH THESE COLLABORATIONS, OUR PARTNERS PROVIDE REFERRALS AND SUPPORT TO YMCA EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAMS FOR THE PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT OF CHRONIC DISEASES. OTHER HEALTH AND WELLNESS INITIATIVES INTRODUCED BY THE YMCA OF THE USA ARE REGULARLY PILOTED AND TESTED IN OUR ORGANIZATION.- OUR ONGOING YMCA OF THE USA-DEVELOPED PROGRAM IS ENHANCEFITNESS. THESE CLASSES SERVED 893 PARTICIPANTS IN 2019. ENHANCEFITNESS IS A 16-WEEK SENIOR FITNESS AND ARTHRITIS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM THAT HELPS OLDER ADULTS BECOME MORE ACTIVE, ENERGIZED, AND EMPOWERED FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING. EXERCISES FOCUS ON CARDIOVASCULAR ENDURANCE, STRENGTH, BALANCE, AND FLEXIBILITY, WHICH CAN REDUCE ARTHRITIS SYMPTOMS.- MOVING FOR BETTER BALANCE IS A 12-WEEK FALLS-PREVENTION PROGRAM THAT SERVED AN ADDITIONAL 18 INDIVIDUALS. THIS PROGRAM TRANSFORMS MARTIAL ARTS MOVEMENTS INTO A THERAPEUTIC REGIMEN THAT IMPROVES POSTURAL STABILITY, AWARENESS OF BODY POSITIONING, FUNCTIONAL WALKING, AND MOVEMENT SYMMETRY AND COORDINATION, RANGE OF MOTION, AND LOWER BODY MUSCLE STRENGTH.- THE YMCA'S DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM CONTINUES TO THRIVE, SERVING 132 INDIVIDUALS AT RISK THIS YEAR. THIS PROGRAM'S FOCUS IS TO HELP THOSE AT HIGH RISK OF DEVELOPING TYPE 2 DIABETES ADOPT AND MAINTAIN HEALTHY LIFESTYLES BY EATING HEALTHIER, INCREASING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND LOSING A MODEST AMOUNT OF WEIGHT TO REDUCE THEIR CHANCES OF DEVELOPING THE DISEASE.- THE YMCA OF THE SUNCOAST CONTINUED TO BE A PARTNER WITH LIVESTRONG HOSTING MANY BRANCH GROUPS THAT ADDRESS THE PARTICULAR DESIRES, NEEDS, AND INTERESTS OF CANCER SURVIVORS. ACROSS OUR SERVICE AREA, 166 PARTICIPANTS WERE INVOLVED IN LIVESTRONG CLASSES AND SUPPORT. DUE TO THE PROGRAM'S SUCCESS, THE HEALTHY LIVING TEAM COLLABORATED FOR A SEVENTH YEAR WITH MORTON PLANT MEASE, BAYCARE HEALTH SYSTEMS, TO ACT AS CAMP COUNSELORS FOR MEASE'S CAMP LIVING SPRINGS IN OCTOBER. THE CAMP SERVED 62 CANCER SURVIVORS, AND THE Y DESIGNED THE CAMP'S ITINERARY.THE YMCA CONTINUES TO OFFER A HOST OF PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS, INCLUDING SWIMMING GROUPS, WALKING AND RUNNING CLUBS, TAI CHI, YOGA, PILATES, STRESS MANAGEMENT, PERSONAL TRAINING, GROUP EXERCISE, STRENGTH TRAINING, SOCIAL GROUPS AND MUCH MORE. WE CONTINUE TO INTEGRATE LES MILLS EXERCISE CLASSES INTO OUR GROUP EXERCISE SCHEDULES INCLUSIVE OF POPULAR STRENGTH TRAINING CLASSES, MARTIAL ARTS-STYLE CARDIO CLASSES, AND CYCLING CLASSES.ADULT SPORTS PROGRAMS INCLUDE ADULT BASKETBALL, ADULT TENNIS, ADULT SWIM LESSONS, AND SWIM LEAGUES, ADULT VOLLEYBALL, ADULT TENNIS, RACQUETBALL, AND OTHERS. PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE MEMBERS OF EACH LOCAL COMMUNITY.SENIOR PROGRAMMING FOR ACTIVE OLDER ADULTS IS A LARGE PART OF OUR HEALTH AND WELLNESS OFFERINGS. WITH MANY RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES ACROSS OUR SERVICE AREA, SENIORS NOT ONLY COME TO THE Y FOR PHYSICAL EXERCISE AND WELLNESS BUT SOCIALIZATION AND CAMARADERIE AMONG FRIENDS. ALONG WITH MANY SENIOR FITNESS CLASSES AND PROGRAMS, WE ALSO HOST SOCIAL TRIPS TO LOCAL DESTINATIONS TO FOSTER RELATIONSHIP-BUILDING AMONG OUR SENIOR COMMUNITIES. IN 2019, FOUR OF OUR YMCA BRANCHES OFFERED DIY AT THE Y ("DO IT YOURSELF AT THE Y"), AN INITIATIVE THAT GIVES OLDER ADULTS, THAT HAVE A PASSION AND EXPERTISE IN SOMETHING AN OPPORTUNITY TO VOLUNTEER TO TEACH OTHERS. MEMBERS LED CLASSES SUCH AS KNITTING, QUILTING, BIBLE STUDY, GARDENING, HOW TO BUILD A BIRD HOUSE, HOW TO PLAY BRIDGE & MAHJONG, AND MANY MORE.CLASSES AND PROGRAMS ARE PROVIDED TO HELP OLDER ADULTS MAINTAIN THEIR SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND INDEPENDENCE BY MAINTAINING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE. THE ARTHRITIS AND WATER EXERCISE CLASSES ARE DESIGNED ESPECIALLY FOR SENIORS TO MAINTAIN MUSCLE TONE AND FLEXIBILITY USING THE WATER TO CUSHION THE JOINTS. IN ADDITION TO ENHANCING MOTOR FUNCTION, THESE PROGRAMS SERVE A PREVENTATIVE HEALTH FUNCTION IN THAT THEY MAY PREVENT OR POSTPONE THE NEED FOR SURGERIES.YMCA AQUATICS PROGRAMS ARE PART OF THE Y'S OVERALL GOAL OF BUILDING A HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY. IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING SPECIFIC SWIMMING AND WATER SAFETY SKILLS, THEY PROMOTE GOOD HEALTH THROUGH REGULAR EXERCISE. THESE PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED AT FEES AFFORDABLE TO THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE, WITH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR THOSE WHO CAN'T AFFORD THE FULL FEES. THE YMCA TAUGHT 7,776 PEOPLE TO SWIM IN POOLS LOCATED IN CITRUS, HERNANDO, PASCO, AND PINELLAS COUNTIES IN 2019. WE ALSO TAUGHT WATER SAFETY LESSONS AND EDUCATION TO AN ADDITIONAL 3,171 CHILDREN IN SCHOOL AND CAMP SETTINGS IN A LAND-BASED CLASS. DROWNING IS THE SECOND-LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH IN CHILDREN IN THIS COMMUNITY. WE FEEL LEARNING TO SWIM IS A NECESSITY, NOT A LUXURY. LEARN-TO-SWIM LESSONS ARE CONDUCTED DAILY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR FOR INFANTS FROM SIX-MONTHS-OLD TO ADULTS.GRANTS FROM PRIVATE DONATIONS AND LOCAL, FOUNDATION AND CORPORATE SUPPORT PROVIDED OVER $100,000 TO FUND CHILDREN AND ADULTS IN FREE AND DISCOUNTED SWIMMING CLASSES DURING THE YEAR. DURING THE SPRING AND SUMMER, EIGHT Y BRANCHES OFFERED SAFETY AROUND WATER, A WEEK OF FREE SWIMMING LESSONS PROVIDED TO SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN. IN ADDITION, THREE AGENCIES JOINED TO LAUNCH THE FIFTH SUMMER WITH ACQUATICS SAFETY PROGRAMMING ACROSS THE TAMPA BAY AREA COORDINATED BY THE YMCA OF THE SUNCOAST, TAMPA METROPOLITAN AREA YMCA, AND THE YMCA OF GREATER ST. PETERSBURG. FREE SWIM AND WATER SAFETY EDUCATION AND LESSONS WERE PROVIDED TO YOUTH IN SUMMER CAMPS AND YMCA BRANCHES. THE FUNDING PARTNERS INCLUDE FLORIDA BLUE, THE JUVENILE WELFARE BOARD OF PINELLAS COUNTY, AND TECO (TAMPA ELECTRIC CO.). IN 2019, MORE THAN 6,000 CHILDREN PARTICIPATED IN ONE OR MORE WEEKS OF THESE CLASSES.

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