Young Mens Christian Association
Young Mens Christian Association
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About this organization
Mission
TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THAT BUILD HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY FOR ALL.
About
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 OUR INFANT THRU SCHOOL-AGE CHILD CARE, YOUTH AND TEEN MENTORING PROGRAM, SERVICE LEARNING, YOUTH SPORTS, YOUTH SWIMMING LESSONS AND SAFETY AROUND THE WATER WEEK AND DAY CAMP, OFFER A RANGE OF EXPERIENCES THAT ENRICH COGNITIVE, SOCIAL, PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL GROWTH. THE LARGEST YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AT THE ALTRU FAMILY YMCA IS OUR CHILD CARE PROGRAM FOR INFANT THRU SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN, WITH CHILDREN FROM ALL SEGMENTS OF OUR COMMUNITY. WE OFFER STATE LICENSED CHILD CARE PROGRAMS, WITH BOTH FULL AND PART TIME CHILD CARE OPTIONS, IN A SAFE AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT, ADDRESSING THE WIDE RANGE OF FAMILY CHILD CARE AND SCHEDULING NEEDS IN THE COMMUNITY. PARENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO PLAY AN ACTIVE ROLE IN THEIR CHILD'S CARE AND DEVELOPMENT, INCLUDING BEING INVOLVED IN POLICY AND PROGRAM DECISIONS, AS WELL AS, EMPHASIS ON PARENT EDUCATION ON HOW TO RAISE HEALTHY, HAPPY CHILDREN. OUR YMCA COMMITMENT TO STRENGTHENING FAMILIES, RELIEVING THE BURDEN OF BALANCING WORK AND FAMILY, IS INTERWOVEN IN OUR CHILD CARE PROGRAMS, MAKING IT POSSIBLE FOR PARENTS OF THE CHILDREN TO REMAIN GAINFULLY EMPLOYED OR COMPLETE THEIR EDUCATION FOR A FUTURE CAREER,KNOWING THAT THEIR CHILDREN ARE THRIVING IN A SAFE, DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT. IN 2018, 785 CHILDREN PARTICIPATED IN OUR INFANT/TODDLER, PRESCHOOL, AFTER SCHOOL CHILD CARE SITES, AND IN OUR SUMMER SCHOOL AGE PROGRAM. IN ADDITION, WE PROVIDE ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT TO AT RISK CHILDREN WHO NEED HELP DUE TO FAMILY VIOLENCE, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, ETC., INCLUDING PROVIDING CRISIS CHILD CARE SERVICES, BY COLLABORATING WITH UNITED WAY AND A VARIETY OF SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES. AT THE ALTRU FAMILY YMCA, NO CHILD IS TURNED AWAY DUE TO INABILITY TO PAY. IN 2018, WE PROVIDED $99,696 IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR CHILDREN WHO OTHERWISE WOULD HAVE FACED ECONOMIC BARRIERS TO PARTICIPATION. IN OUR MENTORING PROGRAM, OVER 117 CHILDREN WERE CONNECTED WITH POSITIVE ADULT ROLE MODELS, SUBSIDIZED BY THE GRAND FORKS YMCA BY $27,339. IN ADDITION, 556 CHILDREN WERE AT PLAY AND RECONNECTED WITH NATURE DURING OUR SUMMER DAY CAMP, 885 CHILDREN WERE ENGAGED IN OUR YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMS, AND 556 CHILDREN RECEIVED SWIMMING INSTRUCTION, WITH $10,595 IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDED FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS TO BE ACTIVE IN THE YOUTH PROGRAMS AT THE YMCA.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
From their filing, the objective of the non-profit is stated as “The mission of the grand forks altru family ymca is to put christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. the ymca makes accessible the support and opportunities that empower people and our community to learn, grow and thrive. with a focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the y nurtures the potential of every youth and teen, improves our community's health and well-being, and provides opportunities to give back and support our neighbors. the ymca is a non-profit organization, strengthening our community, and enabling all youth, adults, families and our community to be healthy, confident, connected and secure. the ymca is founded and led by volunteers from our community who serve as program leaders, policy makers and service volunteers. the ymca is accessible to everyone. financial assistance is offered to individuals and families regardless of their ability to pay.”.
When talking about its functions, they were outlined as: “To put christian principles into practice that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.”.
- The legally reported state of operation for the non-profit is ND.
- According to the filing, the non-profit's address in 2019 is PO BOX 13177, GRAND FORKS, ND, 582083177.
- The non-profit organization as of 2019 has a total of 271 employees reported on their form.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$61,979.
- The organization has 18 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1886.
- The organization pays $1,849,477 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $19,609 in fundraising expenses.
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