YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF THE GREATER TWIN CITIES
651 Nicollet Mall Suite 500, Minneapolis, MN 554023198 www.ymcamn.org

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Organizations Filed Purposes: The mission of the YMCA of the Greater Twin Cities is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind & body for all. We are a cause-driven organization that strengthens communities through youth development, healthy living & social responsibility. Four core values of caring, honesty, respect & responsibility are taught & modeled in all of our programs & activities. The Y is committed to providing equal access to its programs, facilities & enjoyment without regard to income, race, ability, creed, national origin & sex. We celebrate the presence of differences that make each person unique. We intentionally engage & develop all members of the Y community & strive to connect & serve populations at home & around the world. At the Y, we serve relentlessly with our community until all can thrive in each stage of life. Strengthening community is our cause. That's why we focus our work in Youth Development, Healthy Living & social responsibility.

The mission of the YMCA of the Greater Twin Cities is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. We are a cause-driven organization that strengthens communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. YMCA of the Greater Twin Cities was formed in 2012 as an integration of the YMCA of Metropolitan Minneapolis and the YMCA of Greater Saint Paul, uniting the strengths of two major and financially strong nonprofits that have been serving the Twin Cities communities for more than 164 years. The Y provides life-strengthening services across 12 counties of the greater Twin Cities metro region, southeastern MN & western WI communities. The 30 Y locations & program sites, 8 overnight camps, 10 day camps, & more than 90 child care sites engage men, women & children of all ages, incomes and backgrounds. In 2019, more than 370,000 of our neighbors got the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive at the Y

Youth Development: Nurturing the potential of every child and teen: The YMCA believes in youth development: nurturing the potential of every child and teen. At the Y, children and teens learn values and positive behaviors, and can explore their unique talents and interests, helping them realize their potential. That makes for confident kids today and contributing and engaged adults tomorrow. The Y believes the values and skills learned early on are vital building blocks for life. Because of the Y, more young people in neighborhoods around the nation are taking a greater interest in learning and making smarter life choices. Key program areas in which that takes place at the Y are: Child Care: safe, nurturing environment for children to learn, grow and develop social skills. Education & Leadership: Knowledge, character development, guidance and encouragement to help youth develop and realize their potential. Swim, Sports & Play: Positive, fun activities that build athletic, social and interpersonal skills. Camp: exciting, safe community for young people to explore the outdoors, build self-esteem, develop interpersonal skills and make lasting friendships and memories. Youth development in the Y includes leadership development programs during out of school time (such as Beacons School Success Centers and Y Leaders Club), youth civic engagement (such as Youth in Government and Model United Nations), post-secondary educational prep (such as Achievers), competitive swimming and sports, recreation activities; youth swim lessons, day and overnight camps and specialty camp programs. In 2019, more than 15,750 kids went to Day Camp to learn, play, make friends and connect with caring counselors. Moreover, 10,620 kids participated in sports programs and almost 10,580 adults, teens and youth took part in overnight camping. Specific programs in youth development also include early childhood childcare, school-age childcare and drop-in childcare at our membership locations. Most childcare sites are in YMCA branches, schools, churches and other non-YMCA locations. In 2019, more than 23,980 kids in Y childcare learned the core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

Healthy Living: Improving the nation's health and well-being: Being healthy means more than simply being physically active. It is about maintaining a balanced spirit, mind and body. The Y is a place where you can work toward that balance by challenging yourself to learn a new skill or hobby, fostering connections with friends through our lifelong learning programs, or bringing your loved ones closer together through our many family-centered activities. At the Y, it is not about the activity you choose as much as it is about the benefits of living healthier on the inside as well as the outside. The Y demonstrates its commitment to healthy living through a variety of focus areas. Health, Well-Being and Fitness provides resources and guidance to maintain or improve physical activity, health and wellness. Family Time brings families together to have fun and grow together. Sports & Recreation provides healthy lifestyle activities that bring together people with shared athletic and recreational interests. We also provide social networking opportunities and activities that bring together people that share common passions and personal interests. Specific core programs that promote Healthy Living at the Y include group fitness classes, aquatics classes, youth fitness, family activities, open gym & swim times, and forever well senior programs and activities. In 2019, more than 87,400 seniors joined and participated in the Foreverwell senior programming. The Y is also engaged in preventative health measures including programs that address youth and adult obesity and that are helping people of all ages face the growing problem of diabetes (Y Diabetes Prevention Program), cancer survivorship programs, cardiac rehabilitation, as well as holistic wellbeing programs like meditation, acupuncture, and other modalities that help the whole person thrive.

Social Responsibility: Giving back and providing support to our neighbors: The YMCA believes in social responsibility, giving back and providing support to our neighbors. The generosity of others is at the core of the Y's mission. It is only through the support of our hundreds of thousands of volunteers and public and private donors that we are able to support and give back to the communities we engage. Core program areas in this focus are: Equity Innovation Center: provides unique opportunities for building transformational leaders and engaging diverse stakeholders from all sectors. By experiencing hands-on training designed to help foster innovative solutions to challenges regarding equity, diversity and inclusion, teams can create a safe environment for authentic conversation and build a lasting culture that values all perspectives. New American welcoming services: support systems that welcome, celebrate, educate and connect diverse demographic populations in our local neighborhoods, the U.S. and around the world). Volunteerism & Giving: voluntary contributions that fund, lead and support the Y's critical work. Advocacy: building collaborations with policy makers, community leaders and private and public organizations to develop youth, eliminate barriers, prevent chronic disease, build healthier communities and encourage social responsibility. Specific programs that build social responsibility are community health, community outreach, education and work force development, environmental education, youth and family services, global education, newcomer/immigration services, equity innovation services, financial support, program and policy volunteers, advocacy and public policy. In 2019, more than 6,870 youth served in Y's Youth and Family programs that help youth with violence prevention, human trafficking, food insecurity, homelessness, juvenile justice and foster care.

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