2023 Annual Report
Building a community where all people, especially the young, are encouraged to develop their fullest potential in spirit, mind, and body.
Find Your Impact. Find Your Y.
As we reflect on the incredible accomplishments of 2023, we are filled with gratitude for the unwavering support of our community. Our dedicated staff, boards, volunteers, donors, and partners have worked tirelessly to build a welcoming place of belonging where all people, especially the young, are encouraged to develop their fullest potential in spirit, mind, and body
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Health and Wellness - Equitable for All
“The skills I learned in the blood pressure management class were so valuable. For the first time in four years, my blood pressure at my fall physical was in the normal range. I am still managing my salt intake and adding a yoga class has really helped me. Thank you so much for teaching this class.” ~ Auburn YMCA Participant
Water Safety & Swimming Lessons
14,686 people built confidence in the water through lifesaving swim lessons.
Youth Sports
6,053 kids were active and learned lifelong lessons by participating in youth sports
Chronic Disease Prevention
591 people became healthier through chronic disease prevention and management programming
Community Health Navigation
Reached more than 490 people in African American, Ethiopian, and Somali communities through community health outreach workshops and events.
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Social Impact Center - Meeting Critical Needs
"The Y helped me pay off what I owed to my apartment, helped pay off medical bills, helped me make a nice resume, helped with the past domestic violence issues I had, and just gave like a lot of support that I never had in my life." ~ Housing program participant
Behavioral Health
3,891 individuals received Behavioral Health Services including 24/7 crisis outreach, counseling, psychiatry, and violence prevention programs.
Foster Care
590 young people were served through Foster Care programs such as licensing and placement, family and youth support, and transitions programming.
Employment
946 young people received help with job training, life skills, and employment services.
Housing & Homelessness
1,291 young people were served through the Y’s housing and homelessness services including employment and training services, emergency shelters, transitional living programs, and permanent supportive housing. Of those housing participants, 71% obtained stable housing.
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Youth Development - For All to Thrive
“Camp helped me get out of my comfort zone and experience new things that I thought I would never do. It also helped me make new friends, gain leadership skills, and build confidence.” ~ BOLD & GOLD Participant
Childcare
$309,837 in scholarships allowed more than 500 kids to access Before and After School Programs.
Summer Day Camp
4,278 campers were served at 38 Day Camp locations and $316,432 in scholarships was awarded to one in every 10 campers.
Camping & Outdoor Leadership
7,728 miles were hiked by 368 young people exploring the outdoors together through the Y’s Boys and Girls Outdoor Leadership programs.
Overnight Camp
4,197 kids made lifelong memories and friendships at YMCA Camp Orkila and YMCA Camp Colman.
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Creating Communities for All
"What I love about the Y is that I can be an agent for change by helping my local YMCA raise funds to address community needs – from hunger work with our Back Pack Program to mental health access to Safety Around Water." ~ Cyndi Malesis, Advisory Board Chair, Coal Creek Family YMCA
Volunteerism
6,771 volunteers invested 73,727 hours of service to give back to their community.
People Served
2,607 Y staff created and ran Y facilities and programming that served 206,632 people across the region.
Philanthropy
8,131 donors contributed more than $9.3 million to be invested back into their community through Y programs.
Scholarships Awarded
$6,874,576 was awarded in scholarships to make Y membership accessible to those who would not be able to afford it otherwise.
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Thank You
Thank you for being an integral part of our Y family. Together, we will continue to inspire hope, ignite passion, and build a brighter future for all.
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