YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF RIDGEWOOD NEW JERSEY
112 OAK STREET, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 www.ridgewoodymca.org

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Organizations Filed Purposes: The Ridgewood YMCA, founded in 1902, is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, charitable, community service organization. Based on the principles reflected in the mission, the Ridgewood Y is a welcoming place where men, women and children of all ages, abilities, incomes, ethnicities, religions and sexual orientation are accepted, valued, and nurtured. Our organization is a long-standing pillar of the Ridgewood community, and continues to address the many needs of those who walk through the doors, including: physical and emotional wellness; socialization and companionship; independence and self-sufficiency; and opportunities for local and global service. Additionally, the programs and services we offer reach far beyond the borders of Ridgewood, serving residents from over 100 surrounding communities.

The Ridgewood Y offers programs and community connections that positively impact lives through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, building spirit, mind and body for all. The Ridgewood Y is a nonprofit charitable organization that serves youth, adults, and families founded on Christian principles and committed to strengthening our Northern New Jersey and Camp Bernie communities since 1902, as part of a worldwide YMCA. The Ridgewood Y lives the values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility through the professionalism of our staff and volunteers, the engagement and relationships with all we serve, and a welcoming, inclusive, and safe environment.

Youth Development For 118 years the Ridgewood YMCA has been an active hub of the community, offering a variety of programs to assist in the social, emotional, and physical development of young people. Youth development programming addresses all levels of competence, ranging from beginner lessons to advanced competition, and includes the following program categories: -Education and leadership -In school - Before and afterschool programming -Academic enrichment -Leadership development -Swim, sports, and play -Competitive swimming -Youth swim classes -Summer day camp -Summer overnight camp -Outdoor education and weekend groups -Vacation day camp -Partnered with Goats Basketball, Ridgewood Wrestling and Ridgewood Nursery School

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY HAS ALWAYS BEEN AT THE CORE OF OUR 118 YEAR SERVICE. THE PRINCIPLES ON WHICH WE WERE FOUNDED REFLECT A SENSE OF SERVICE, COMMUNITY, AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILTY. OUR PROGRAMS, COLLABORATIONS, AND PARTNERSHIPS BOTH LOCALLY AND ON A GLOBAL SCALE MAKE IT POSSIBLE FOR THE RIDGEWOOD Y BOTH AT THE OAK STREET AND CAMP BERNIE BRANCH TO HAVE A WIDE RANGING IMPACT ON OUR COMMUNITY. THROUGHOUT THE TRISTATE AREA AND INTERNATIONALLY AMONG OTHERS, THE FOLLOWING ARE EXAMPLES OF SERVICES OFFERED THROUGH OUR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY PROGRAMS. LIVING STRONG-LIVING WELL, DELAY THE DISEASE, RAINBOWS, SWIM FOR LIFE, WORLD SERVICE PROGRAMS, Y SCHOLARSHIPS TO FAMILIES OF DEPLOYED MILITARY PERSONNEL AND YOGA FOR VETS.

HEALTHY LIVING AS REFLECTED IN OUR MISSION AND VISION, THE RIDGEWOOD YMCA HAS ALWAYS BEEN TO PROMOTE A HEALTHY OVERALL LIFESTYLE, AND THEREFORE WE HAVE A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF HEALTHY LIVING PROGRAMS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO: ADULT AQUATICS, AEROBICS, YOGA, MEDITATION, TAI CHI FOR HEALTHY BONES, PILATES AND PICKLEBALL. IN ADDITION TO THESE CLASSES, WE OFFER PRIVATE PERSONAL TRAINING SESSIONS AND LIFEGUARD TRAINING. It is through our healthy living programs that the Ridgewood YMCA is poised to combat one of our nation's most critical health issues-obesity. To prevent illnesses that are related to obesity, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and other chronic illnesses, our members are encouraged to maintain active exercise routines. There are many methods we utilize to address this ever growing epidemic: strength and conditioning in our fitness centers, group exercise classes, team sports, aquatics programs, and private one-on one personal and sports training. In addition, our programs and activities are designed to help people with other chronic conditions as well to prevent further debilitation, maintain independence, and increase flexibility, strength, and mobility. The Ridgewood YMCA provides a supportive environment that encourages our members to build relationships with one another. Our community, consisting of youth, teens, adults, and seniors promotes a healthy balance of spirit, mind, and body. To further reach underserved populations in our community, we partner with local mental health agencies, group homes, adult day care centers, and social service agencies that refer clients for memberships and programs at little to no cost.

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