Young Mens Christian Assn of Charleston and the Kanawha Valley
Young Mens Christian Assn of Charleston and the Kanawha Valley
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About this organization
Mission
THE YMCA OF KANAWHA VALLEY IS A CHARITABLE, SOCIAL SERVICE ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. WITH A MISSION TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD A HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY FOR ALL, OUR IMPACT IS PROVEN WHEN A PERSON MAKES A HEALTHY CHOICE, WHEN A YMCA COACH INSPIRES A CHILD AND WHEN OUR COMMUNITY COMES TOGETHER FOR THE COMMON GOOD OF ALL. YMCA PROGRAMS FOCUS ON FOUR CORE CHARACTER VALUES - CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, AND RESPONSIBILITY. WE SERVE MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN OF ALL AGES, RACES, ABILITIES, INCOMES, AND RELIGIONS. EVERYONE IS WELCOME AT OUR YMCA, REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY. THE YMCA IS FOUNDED AND LED BY VOLUNTEERS THAT GUIDE US IN IDENTIFYING NEEDS WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY AND HELP FORM STRATEGIES TO RESPOND SO THAT THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY BENEFITS FROM OUR EFFORTS.
About
SPORTS AND RECREATION YMCA SPORTS PROGRAMS CONCENTRATE ON SPORTSMANSHIP, CHARACTER BUILDING, MOTIVATION, AND FAIR PLAY. THE YMCA PHILOSOPHY AND GOALS ARE THAT EVERYONE PLAYS AND HAS FUN. YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMS HELP TO DEVELOP CHILDREN IN MIND, BODY, AND SPIRIT. THE OBJECTIVE IS TO NOT ONLY HELP YOUTH TO BECOME BETTER ATHLETES, BUT ALSO BECOME BETTER INDIVIDUALS, THROUGH SPORTSMANSHIP, CHARACTER BUILDING, AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES. NOT EVERY PARTICIPANT CAN WIN EVERY CONTEST, BUT EVERY PARTICIPANT CAN BE A WINNER. THE PROGRAMS INVOLVE CHILDREN FROM AGES THREE TO EIGHTEEN YEARS AS WELL AS ADULTS OF ALL AGES. OVER 1,000 YOUTH PARTICIPATED IN A WIDE VARIETY OF SPORTS OPPPORTUNITIES DURING 2018 THAT INCLUDED BASKETBALL, TEEBALL, LACROSSE, HOME SCHOOL P.E., VOLLEYBALL, SOCCER, FLAG FOOTBALL, SUMMER CAMPS, CHEERLEADING, SOFTBALL, AND KICKBALL. THE YMCA ADULT SPORTS ACTIVITIES PROVIDE MEMBERS AND PARTICIPANTS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO LIVE HEALTHIER LIFESTYLES THROUGH SPORTS. MANY OF OUR PARTICIPANTS ARE INVOLVED IN MULTIPLE SPORTS OR LEAGUES. WITH OVER 1,500 PARTICIPANTS IN VARIOUS ACTIVITIES, WE CONTINUE OUR EFFORTS IN BUILDING BETTER PEOPLE THROUGH SPORTSMANSHIP AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES. ADULT SPORTS INCLUDE BASKETBALL AND VOLLEYBALL. IN ADDITION TO OUR ADULTS SPORTS, THE YMCA INCLUDED 31 TEAMS IN ITS CORPORATE CUP CHALLENGE IN 2018, WHICH INCLUDES OVER 30 EVENTS OVER A 3 WEEK PERIOD. CORPORATE CUP STRIVES TO PROMOTE HEALTH AND FITNESS THROUGHOUT THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AS WELL AS GIVING BACK TO OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS MOUNTAIN MISSION, UNION MISSION, RED CROSS, RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE, MANNA MEAL, KANAWHA HUMANE SOCIETY, AND HELPING THE LOCAL MILITARY.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The non-profit's mission, as described in the filing, is “The ymca of kanawha valley is a charitable, social service organization dedicated to youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. with a mission to put christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all, our impact is proven when a person makes a healthy choice, when a ymca coach inspires a child and when our community comes together for the common good of all. ymca programs focus on four core character values - caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. we serve men, women, and children of all ages, races, abilities, incomes, and religions. everyone is welcome at our ymca, regardless of their ability to pay. the ymca is founded and led by volunteers that guide us in identifying needs within our community and help form strategies to respond so that the entire community benefits from our efforts.”.
When describing its duties, they were characterized as: “The ymca of kanawha valley is a charitable, social service organization dedicated to youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. with a mission to put christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all, our impact is proven when a person makes a healthy choice, when a ymca coach inspires a child and when our community comes together for the common good of all. ymca programs focus on four core character values - caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. we serve men, women, and children of all ages, races, abilities, incomes, and religions. everyone is welcome at our ymca, regardless of their ability to pay. the ymca is founded and led by volunteers that guide us in identifying needs within our community and help form strategies to respond so that the entire community benefits from our efforts.”.
- The non-profit has complied with legal regulations by reporting their state of operation as WV.
- The filing shows that the non-profit's address as of 2019 is 100 YMCA DRIVE, CHARLESTON, WV, 25311.
- As of 2019, the non-profit has reported a total of 419 employees 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 -$490,434.
- The organization has 29 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1906.
- The organization pays $3,103,425 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $136,643 in fundraising expenses.
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