Young Mens Christian Assoc Jamestown
Young Mens Christian Assoc Jamestown
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About this organization
Mission
The mission of the Jamestown Area Family YMCA is "To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build strong kids, strong families, and strong communities by enriching the lives of all people in spirit, mind, and body."
About
YMCA YOUTH DEVELOPMENT - OUR YMCA IS COMMITTED TO NURTURING THE POTENTIAL OF EVERY CHILD AND TEEN. WE BELIEVE THAT ALL KIDS DESERVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCOVER WHO THEY ARE AND WHAT THEY CAN ACHIEVE. THAT'S WHY 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 MENTOR ON THE MOVE, TEEN READY TO WORK, ALL DAY CHILD CARE, AFTER SCHOOL CARE, DAY CAMPS RESIDENTIAL CAMP AND MIDDLE SCHOOL ACTIVITIES OFFER A RANGE OF EXPERIENCES THAT ENRICH COGNITIVE, SOCIAL, PHYSICAL, AND EMOTIONAL GROWTH. IN 2018, WE PROVIDED $250,967.00 IN DIRECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE THAT MAKES PARTICIPATION POSSIBLE FOR THE CHILDREN WE ENGAGE. SINCE 1858, THE JAMESTOWN FAMILY YMCA, AS AN ORGANIZATION, HAS DEDICATED ITSELF TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF STRONG KIDS, STRONG FAMILIES AND STRONG COMMUNITIES AND VIEWS PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE POSITIVE ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS DURING OUT OF SCHOOL TIME AS AN IMPORTANT PART OF OUR MISSION. THE YMCA'S NUMBER ONE PRIORITY IS TO PROVIDE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN. THE YMCA COMPLIES WITH ALL STATE AND COUNTY REGULATIONS FOR PROGRAMS AND REGULARLY CONDUCTS PROGRAM EVALUATIONS AND INSPECTIONS. THE YMCA ENSURES THAT ALL YOUTH PROGRAM STAFF HAVE COMPLETED THE SCREENING PROCESS PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT AND HAVE RECEIVED TRAINING IN CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION, THE YMCA MISSION, AS WELL AS OTHER RELEVANT TRAINING EXCLUSIVE TO THE TYPE OF PROGRAM THEY ARE WORKING IN. THE JAMESTOWN YMCA'S EXPERIENCE AND REPUTATION CLEARLY SHOWS OUR ABILITY TO PROVIDE A SAFE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT THAT SUPPORTS THE TOTAL GROWTH OF THE CHILDREN WE SERVE AND HAS DEDICATED ITSELF TO PROVIDING ACTIVITIES THAT FOSTER THE DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIAL, PHYSICAL, ACADEMIC, INTELLECTUAL, CULTURAL, COGNITIVE AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT. THE JAMESTOWN FAMILY YMCA HAS A PROVEN TRACK RECORD OF PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY LICENSED AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS AT 4 LOCATIONS INCLUDING RING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, BEMUS POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, EASTSIDE Y CARE, AND ONE PROGRAM AT SOUTHWESTERN PROVIDES BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS. IN ADDITION, THE YMCA PROVIDES EXTENDED DAY CARE PROGRAMS FOR FAMILIES MOST SCHOOL DAYS, VACATION DAYS, HOLIDAYS, AS WELL AS RESIDENT CAMP PROGRAMS, PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS, CHILD-WATCH PROGRAMS, YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMS, AND SPECIAL EVENTS. A DAY CARE CENTER FOR CHILDREN AGES 6 WEEKS TO 5 YEARS IS AVAILABLE AT YMCA HERITAGE HOUSE CHILD CARE CENTER. YMCA FAMILY PROGRAMS: THE JAMESTOWN FAMILY YMCA IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING FAMILIES WITH PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT THE FAMILY UNIT AND AVENUES TO RESOURCES AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES TO ENSURE SUCCESS. THROUGH FAMILY PROGRAMS SUCH AS MONTHLY FAMILY NIGHTS, SPECIAL EVENTS, CHILD CARE PROGRAMS, DAY CAMP PROGRAMS, FAMILY SWIM, SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS, VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES, PARENT/CHILD SWIM LESSONS, AND MORE, FAMILIES ARE ABLE TO ENGAGE IN POSITIVE INTERACTION, SPEND QUALITY TIME TOGETHER AND PARTICIPATE IN ACTIVITIES THAT WILL HELP EACH INDIVIDUAL MEMBER OF THE FAMILY GROW PERSONALLY AND TOGETHER AS A FAMILY UNIT. YMCA TEEN PROGRAMS: THE JAMESTOWN AREA YMCA IS DEVOTED TO PROVIDING TEENS WITH A POSITIVE ENVIRONMENT TO LIVE, LEARN, AND PLAY IN AFTER SCHOOL. LOCATED ON THE SECOND FLOOR OF THE YMCA, THE TEEN CENTER IS A FREE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM OFFERED TO ALL JAMESTOWN AREA TEENS. AT FIRST GLANCE THE TEEN CENTER OFFERS A SAFE AND FUN PLACE FOR TEENS TO SPEND THEIR TIME AFTER SCHOOL. A CLOSER LOOK REVEALS THAT THE TEEN CENTER IS MUCH MORE. THE TEEN CENTER IS THE PLACE WHERE THE LEARNING, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFE-LONG FRIENDSHIPS, AND ASSET DEVELOPMENT TAKE ROOT. THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH CHAUTAUQUA STRIDERS AND JAMESTOWN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, BOTH ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS AND STRUGGLING STUDENTS ARE RECEIVING DIRECT HELP WITH THEIR SCHOOL WORK. THE TEEN CENTER INCLUDES A TRAVEL BASKETBALL LEAGUE THAT COMPETES WITH OTHER YOUTH SERVING AGENCIES. PLAYERS ARE KEPT ACADEMICALLY ACCOUNTABLE WHILE HAVING THE OPPORTUNITY TO PLAY AN ORGANIZED SPORT. THESE SAME FREE OPPORTUNITIES AND MORE ARE ALSO AVAILABLE TO THE YOUTH WHO PARTICIPATE AT THE EASTSIDE YMCA THROUGH ITS COORDINATION WITH THE DOWNTOWN TEEN CENTER. THE EASTSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL ACADEMY IS A STRUCTURED SUMMER AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM TARGETING THE LEARNING NEEDS OF MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES ACADEMIC TUTORING, HANDS ON LEARNING, AND ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES THAT CATER ESPECIALLY TO THE LEARNING NEEDS OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS. THE EASTSIDE DAY CAMP TAKES PART IN POWER SCHOLARS WHICH WAS A PILOT PROGRAM DURING THE 2016 SUMMER. ACADEMIC INSTRUCTION IN MATH AND LANGUAGE NARROWED THE GAP IN SUMMERTIME LEARNING LOSS. THE LAKEWOOD YMCA PROVIDES SPORTS AND FITNESS PROGRAMS FOR TEENS AS WELL AS A VARIETY OF SPECIAL CLASSES TO HELP TEENS GROW PERSONALLY AND DEVELOP SKILLS. OTHER YMCA TEEN PROGRAMS INCLUDE A VARIETY OF SPORTS AND FITNESS PROGRAMS, BABYSITTING CLINICS, SPECIAL SPEAKERS, TOURNAMENTS, AND OTHER EVENTS DESIGNED TO OFFER A PROACTIVE APPROACH TO THE SUPPORT AND HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT OF TEENS IN OUR COMMUNITY. YMCA AQUATICS: THE JAMESTOWN AREA YMCA HAS TWO INDOOR POOLS, A 25 YARD LAP POOL AND A 20 YARD WARM WATER INSTRUCTIONAL/RECREATIONAL POOL. WE OFFER A MULTITUDE OF LIFE ENHANCING PROGRAMS INCLUDING SWIM LESSONS STARTING AT 6 MONTHS ALL THE WAY UP TO OLDER ADULTS. THE Y ALSO OFFERS WATER EXERCISE, SCUBA, LIFEGUARD TRAINING, AN AGE GROUP AND MASTERS SWIM TEAMS. AN ADAPTIVE SWIM PROGRAM PROVIDES A RECREATIONAL OUTLET FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. THE Y ALSO OFFERS RECREATIONAL AND LAP SWIM TIMES FOR OUR MEMBERS AND GUESTS. OVER 2,000 INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATE IN THESE PROGRAMS EACH YEAR. THE Y ALSO HAS A FREE AQUATIC SAFETY DAY FOR ALL SECOND GRADERS IN THE JAMESTOWN PUBLIC SCHOOLS; OVER 2,350 STUDENTS HAVE BEEN SERVED THROUGH THIS PROGRAM WITH ANOTHER 300+ SCHEDULED FOR THIS YEAR. WITH OVER 3,500 PEOPLE DROWNING NATIONALLY EVERY YEAR THE Y'S POOLS AND PROGRAMS ARE AN IMPORTANT PART IN CREATING A SAFE AND STRONG COMMUNITY. YMCA RESIDENT CAMP PROGRAMS: THE JAMESTOWN AREA YMCA HAS OFFERED RESIDENT YOUTH CAMPING SINCE 1898 AND TODAY PROVIDES AN ACA-ACCREDITED CURRICULUM DESIGNED TO PROMOTE EXCELLENCE IN YOUTH DEVELOPMENT. THROUGH ACTIVE OUTDOORS ACTIVITIES, OFFERED THROUGH THE SUMMER AND YEAR-ROUND, YOUTH DEVELOP GREATER AWARENESS OF THE NATURAL WORLD, UNDERSTANDING OF OTHERS WHO ATTEND FROM VARIED BACKGROUNDS, AND PHYSICAL WELLNESS. ACTIVITIES ARE BASED ON A 160-ACRE WOODED LAKEFRONT PARCEL AND INCLUDE BOATING, INSTRUCTIONAL SWIMMING, ARTS, DRAMA, OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, SPORTS, NUTRITION, CHALLENGE COURSE, ACADEMICS, AND GENERAL RECREATION SUCH AS CAMPFIRES AND SING-A-LONGS. OVER 20% OF THE CAMPERS ATTEND AT LITTLE OR NO COST, THROUGH THE ONYAHSA CAMP SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. THE STAFF IS CAREFULLY SELECTED, HIGHLY TRAINED, AND DEEPLY COMMITTED TO PROVIDING A SAFE, HEALTHY, AND HAPPY RESIDENT AND DAY CAMP EXPERIENCE FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
From their filing, the objective of the non-profit is stated as “The mission of the jamestown area family ymca is "to put christian principles into practice through programs that build strong kids, strong families, and strong communities by enriching the lives of all people in spirit, mind, and body."”.
When talking about its functions, they were outlined as: “The mission of the jamestown area family ymca is "to put christian principles into practice through programs that build strong kids, strong families, and strong communities by enriching the lives of all people in spirit, mind, and body."”.
- The legally reported state of operation for the non-profit is NY.
- According to the filing, the non-profit's address in 2019 is 101 EAST 4th St, Jamestown, NY, 14701.
- The non-profit organization as of 2019 has a total of 333 employees reported on their form.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$163,762.
- The CEO's compensation within the organization is determined through a thorough evaluation by an impartial entity.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 22 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1931.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization engages in lobbying activities.
- The organization pays $2,378,107 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.