Young Men's Christian Association Of Metropolitan Washington
Young Men's Christian Association Of Metropolitan Washington
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About this organization
Mission
The mission of the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is to foster the spiritual, mental, and physical development of individuals, families and communities, according to the ideals of inclusiveness, equality and mutual respect for all. Founded in 1852, the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington has continuously served the region’s human services needs for 165 years. The Y's programs and services are built around the core pillars of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Last year, the Y touched the lives of nearly 200,000 individuals through programs and services delivered at 17 branches and program centers in D.C., suburban Virginia and Maryland.
About
PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND ATHLETICS - THE YMCA OFFERED THOUSANDS OF MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN EXPERIENCES THAT DEVELOP SELF-CONFIDENCE AND SELF-RESPECT, FOSTER A FAITH FOR DAILY LIVING, DEVELOP AN ACTIVE SENSE OF PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY, ENCOURAGE THE ACHIEVEMENT OF SPIRITUAL WELL-BEING, PROMOTE INTERRACIAL, INTER-GROUP AND ECUMENICAL HARMONY, DEVELOP CAPACITIES FOR RESPONSIBLE LEADERSHIP AND EDUCATIONAL GUIDANCE, CONTRIBUTE TO PERSONAL SELF-RELIANCE AND SOCIETAL WELL-BEING. PREVENTIVE HEALTH SERVICES ARE THE KEY FOCUS OF OUR HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS. WE PROMOTE HEALTH IN SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY, TEACHING GOOD HEALTH HABITS, AND HELPING TO PREVENT CHRONIC DISEASE, PROVIDING EDUCATION IN GOOD NUTRITION, PROPER EXERCISE, AVOIDANCE OF HIGH-RISK BEHAVIORS AND STRESS MANAGEMENT. PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES FROM INFANTS TO SENIORS AND WITH A WIDE RANGE OF ABILITIES, INCLUDING PEOPLE IN CARDIAC REHABILITATION PROGRAMS AND THOSE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, BRAIN INJURIES, CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY REHABILITATION AND MORE. THE YMCA IS OPEN TO ALL PEOPLE REGARDLESS OF RACE, CREED, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, AGE, HEALTH OR ABILITY TO PAY. WITH PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT SUPPORT NUTRITION, EXERCISE, SCREENINGS, STRESS MANAGEMENT AND SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT, THE Y IS MAKING THE HEALTHY CHOICE THE EASY CHOICE.6,815 SENIORS PARTICIPATED IN OUR FIT & WELL SENIORS PROGRAM, WHICH WAS CREATED IN 2010 TO MEET THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF OUR SENIOR POPULATION. IN 2018, 2,941 SENIORS PARTICIPATED IN MORE THAN ONE (1) FIT AND WELL CLASS PER WEEK, WHICH IS ALMOST 43% OF THE TOTAL.37,025 CHILDREN PARTICIPATED IN OUR NATIONALLY RENOWNED YOUTH WELLNESS PROGRAM, PHD (PHYSICAL, HEALTHY, AND DRIVEN). PHD COMBATS CHILDHOOD OBESITY AND INACTIVITY USING ASSESSMENT, EXERCISE, NUTRITION, EDUCATION, AND FAMILY INVOLVEMENT.272,629 GROUP EXERCISE EXPERIENCES WERE PROVIDED, WHICH SUPPORTED HEALTHY LIVING, BUILDING STRONG INTERNAL COMMUNITIES, AND CREATING LIFELONG FRIENDSHIPS.59,029 CHILDREN, ADULTS, AND SENIORS PURSUED A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE IN OUR SIX LOCAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING CENTERS WITH YMCA MEMBERSHIP.2,016 YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES PARTICIPATED IN OUR 2018 HEALTHY KIDS DAY, AND WAS SUPPORTED BY 126 VOLUNTEERS. WE ADDED A COMMUNITY SERVICE COMPONENT TO ALLOW US TO DEEPEN CONNECTIONS, PROVIDE VALUE ADDED SERVICES, AND SUPPORT OUR NEIGHBORS.CERTIFIED 16 NEW YMCA DIABETES PREVENTION LIFESTYLE COACHES. IN 2018, WE HAD 5 CLASSES THAT COMPLETED THE ENTIRE PROGRAM AT YMCA ANTHONY BOWEN, YMCA BETHESDA/CHEVY CHASE, YMCA SILVER SPRING, GEORGE MASON/FREEDOM AQUATICS CENTER, AND YMCA FAIRFAX COUNTY RESTON WITH A TOTAL OF 50 PARTICIPANTS, WHICH IS INCREDIBLE.THE Y PROVIDED 119,560 MEALS AND 94,053 SNACKS FOR 8,267 CHILDREN ACROSS THE DMV TO HELP SUPPORT GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT. DISTRIBUTED OVER 2,000 POUNDS OF HEALTHY PRODUCE IN WARDS 7 AND 8 TO PROMOTE HEALTHY EATING AND SUPPORT NUTRITION EQUITY.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The filing outlines the non-profit's goal as “The young men's christian association of metropolitan washington (ymca) responds to critical youth, teen and family issues with therapeutic, counseling and developmental programs, including truancy prevention, teen pregnancy counseling and assistance, drug abuse prevention, tutorial services, english as a second language, drop-in programs, and family adventure programs. the ymca works in collaboration with governmental and community agencies to provide a variety of programs that help accomplish its mission to promote healthy living, youth development and social responsibility.”.
When explaining its purpose, the activities were outlined as: “Provide programs that contribute to healthy living, youth development & social responsibility.”.
- As per legal reporting requirements, the state of operation for the non-profit is DC.
- The non-profit's address for 2019 is listed as 1112 16TH STREET NW NO 240, WASHINGTON, DC, 20036 in the filing.
- As per the non-profit's form, they have 2293 employees as of 2019.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $236,174.
- The organization has 13 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1864.
- The organization pays $35,813,417 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $1,058,351 in fundraising expenses.
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