Organizations Filed Purposes:
TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD A HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY FOR ALL. HELPING PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES DEVELOP WELLNESS IN SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY IS AT THE CORE OF THE YMCA MOVEMENT. THROUGH YOUTH, TEEN, FAMILY, OLDER ADULT, AND VOLUNTEER DEVELOPMENT THE YMCA IS A COMMUNITY LEADER IN COLLABORATING WITH OTHER NON-PROFITS TO ADDRESS COMMUNITY ISSUES AND MAKE FAYETTE COUNTY THE BEST PLACE IN OHIO TO RAISE A FAMILY.
TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD A HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY FOR ALL. SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES: WITH A COMMITMENT TO NURTURING THE POTENTIAL OF KIDS, PROMOTING HEALTHY LIVING, AND FOSTERING A SENSE OF SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, THE Y ENSURES THAT EVERY INDIVIDUAL HAS ACCESS TO THE ESSENTIALS NEEDED TO LEARN, GROW AND THRIVE THROUGH AQUATICS, ARTS, CHILD CARE, HEALTH AND WELL-BEING, YOUTH AND ADULT SPORTS, FAMILY PROGRAMS, DAY CAMP, AND PROGRAMS FOR OLDER ADULTS.
Infant-Preschool child care, pre-kindergarten care, School Age Before and After School Child Care, and Summer Day Camp served 462 kids in 2019. The YMCA also has addressed a need for working parents by offering 2nd shift and weekend care. The Fayette County YMCA is the largest provider of care for families receiving Ohio Department of Job and Family Services assistance in the region with 46% of our participants receiving assistance. The YMCA also provided scholarship assistance for 25 kids to participate in summer day camp. YMCA child care programs for ages six weeks to 13 years provide a lasting experience of personal enrichment in a safe, supervised, asset building environment. Child Care offers adventure and learning activities that provide challenge and promote spiritual awareness, mental development, physical well-being, social growth, and self-respect. Child Care helps prepare kids for school and grow to be successful adults that contribute to the health of the community.
In 2019 the YMCA served 6000 individuals as YMCA members, and/or program participants or guests. People of all ages, gender, and economic background benefited from an asset building environment. The YMCA offers scholarships for YMCA memberships and program participation to individuals and families through our scholarship assistance program so that the YMCA is available to all. In 2019 we provided scholarship assistance for 591 individuals valued at $39,000. Community partnerships with which the YMCA has provided programs and facilities to serve more of the community in healthy lifestyle activities include: Fayette County Memorial Hospital; Fayette Progressive Industries; Various Community Health Fairs, school wellness projects (approximately 650 students); Ranch of Opportunity; Renew Church; Southern State Community College; and Miami Trace and Washington Court House Schools varsity swim teams (45 participants).
In light of rising obesity rates in the United States our YMCA participates in YMCA of the USA healthy living initiatives and engages in a variety of programs and community activities designed to help the at risk population develop habits and relationships that lead to more active lifestyles. In addition, due to the assets deficit many kids suffer from we reinforce asset development in all we do. This includes after school and home school health and well-being programs. In 2019 the YMCA continued youth fitness initiatives, including Run, Jump, Play; Pre-teen Fitness Training; and Caveman Youth Training Circuit. Sports programs for youth, families, and adults promote teamwork, interaction, and development of social and physical skills. 748 kids ages 3-15 participated in YMCA youth sports in 2018. Our Silver Sneakers and aquatic exercise programs keep seniors active and flexible. Our instructional aquatics program helps develop physical and water safety skills in toddlers and youth. Our family swim program gives adults and children shared time in the pool to appreciate one another and promote intergenerational relationships. 273 kids participated in swim lessons in 2019. YMCA youth and teen programs such as strength and conditioning, teen nights, fun nights, and day camp give kids good role models to help them develop self-esteem and good values, including cooperation, respect, citizenship, and a strong work ethic. Our family strengthening programs, such as free family nights, family martial arts, daddy-daughter dance, and movie nights at the Y provide an outlet for families to build stronger bonds while interacting with families of various socioeconomic backgrounds. Our services are offered at affordable fees for the community at-large, with reasonable accommodations for those with special needs. Financial assistance is available for those who cannot afford the full fee.
Executives Listed on Filing
Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing
| Name | Title | Hours Per Week | Total Salary |
|---|
| Tom Bailey | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Stephanie Ratliff | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Ron Sockman | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Roman Matthews | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Randy Silberman | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Patty Griffiths | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Nancy Hammond | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Larry Morris | Director | 1 | $0 |
| John Roszmann | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Jerry Morris | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Godwin Apaliyah | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Buck Minyo | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Barry Petit | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Andy Abare | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Peter Torgerson | Chairman | 1 | $0 |
| Leigh Cannon | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Kim Pittser | Vice Chairman | 1 | $0 |
| Bridgett Sollars | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
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