YMCA OF GREATER RICHMOND

OUR MISSION To put Christian principlesinto practice through programs that buildhealthy spirit, mind and body for all.YMCA OF GREATER RICHMOND2 West Franklin Street, Richmond, VA 23220P 804.649.9622 ymcarichmond.orgWEWELCOMEEVERYONEYMCA OF GREATER RICHMOND2019 IMPACT REPORT

DEAR FRIENDS,AI AM THRILLED TO PRESENT YOU WITH THE 2019 IMPACTREPORT for the YMCA OF GREATER RICHMOND. All of us in the Y familyare so proud of the work that we accomplished together. This year hasbeen marked by positive growth, from the groundbreaking of the newHENRICO YMCA AQUATICS CENTER, to the tremendous growth inour Power Scholars Academy, to celebrating 175 years of the YMCA with our Teen Leaders inLondon and countless other programs, too many to list in this report, we deliver each day.Everything we do, from the pool to the classroom to the wellness floor, has the singlegoal of opening the doors to embrace everyone in our community. This would not bepossible without you, our dedicated volunteers, donors and community partnerswho believe so strongly in the work of the YMCA and allow us to continue toremain relevant to our community and invest in equity of opportunity for all.As I come to the end of my time as board chair for the YMCA OF GREATERRICHMOND, I am encouraged by the dedication of our members,staff and partners who continue to lead and grow our Y.Thank you for your investment in this work. I can’t wait to seewhat 2020 has in store.SMILEIS THE UNIVERSALWELCOME-MAX EASTMANMATT CLARKE2019 BOARD CHAIRYMCA OF GREATER RICHMOND3

CHANGING COMMUNITIESAT THE YMCAWITH MORE THAN 42 MILLION FOREIGN-BORN INDIVIDUALSLIVING IN THE UNITED STATES, the Y is dedicated to empoweringimmigrants to reach their full potential and prepare receiving communitiesto be welcoming and inclusive through language and education,employment, health and well-being and citizenship. 76,000 Latinxpeople and nearly 100,000 immigrants live in greaterRichmond. Latinxs and other immigrants are less likelyto graduate from high school or have access tohealthy lifestyle choices and more likely to livein poverty and experience food insecurity.Building cross-cultural understating creates amore secure nation where all members ofsociety—regardless of race, nationalorigin, or socio-economicstatus—live in dignityand equality.5

AGINGSTRONGWITH THE NUMBER OF ADULTS 65 AND OLDER in our region projected to more thandouble between 2000 and 2030, the Y has introduced the Aging Strong program to help olderadults improve their health, maintain independent living and increase socialization. In 2019,more than 495 seniors were supported in the YMCA’s Four Keys to Aging Well: Fall Prevention,Mental Fitness, Connecting with Others and Physical Activity.At 25 sites—22 community-based locations and 3 branches—seniors like Eugene,who has lost 25 pounds through our exercise program at the Senior Connections’ GoodShepherd Baptist Church Friendship Café, says, “I used to go to the store every dayand get a honey bun, and all I drank was soda. Now I drink water. I’ve beencoming for 4 years. I’ve learned some important stuff like how to preventfalls and call for help. More people need to join the YMCA, especiallysenior citizens.”Eugene has high praise for his Y group exercise instructors.“They are good instructors. Yes, indeed! I love forthem to come.”EUGENEAGING STRONGPARTICIPANT7

The YMCA OF GREATER RICHMOND provided 7.3 MILLIONin financial assistance toWelcome Everyone51,000More thanindividuals receivedfinancial assistance

YMC A1 75GEORGE WILLIAMS WAS ONLY 22 WHEN HE FOUNDED THE FIRST YMCAin 1844 in London, England. 175 years later, the Y is the world’s leading youth developmentorganization. In August, the global YMCA Movement united in London for YMCA175, an eventthat brought together 4,000 young leaders from around the world to connect with oneanother to build relationships and strengthen cross-cultural understanding, celebrate175 years of the Y’s impact on youth and communities around the world, and createsolutions to address societal challenges. For 4 days, 16 teen delegates from theYMCA OF GREATER RICHMOND engaged in thought-provoking lectures andworkshops on key issues like climate change and mental health.Amber, a member of NORTHSIDE FAMILY YMCA Leaders’ Club, and oneof the Y delegates, remarks: “YMCA175 made me feel empowered,determined, and ready to raise awareness for myself,for others, and for our world. I believe change canhappen even if it has to start withone leader at a time.”AMBERLEADERS’ CLUBPARTICIPANT11

HENRICOAQUATICSDROWNING IS THE SECOND LEADING CAUSE OF ACCIDENTAL DEATH FORCHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 14, according to the Center for Disease Control. The Ybelieves that every child should have access to life-saving aquatic skills. 3,732 2nd gradersparticipated in our Learn To Swim program last year. To reach more children and have aneven greater impact, Henrico County and the YMCA OF GREATER RICHMONDhave partnered to build and operate the Henrico Aquatics Center, anindoor swimming facility expected to open in Spring 2020 on NorthLaburnum Avenue. The 20,000-square-foot facility will feature an 8-lane,25-yard pool and a warm-water instructional pool with zero-depth entry,a family spray area, and a waterslide.This project is an extension of the Y’s continued commitment toaccessibility, opportunity, equity and inclusion. Henrico County PublicSchools Superintendent Amy E. Cashwell says the center will supportthe school system’s initiatives on student safety and wellness:“A community-supported aquatics program would allowus to add one more layer of critical ‘life ready’ skills toprepare students for the rest of their lives.”AMY CASHWELLHENRICO COUNTYPUBLIC SCHOOLSSUPERINTENDENT13

The Y empowered MORE THAN(180 JuniorLeaders’ Club and371 Leaders’ Club).More than 2,800CHILDREN took part inIn 2018-19, more than 200before-and-after-schoolcare in 2018-19 year withmore than 1,000 receivingfinancial assistanceTEEN ACHIEVERSwere engaged in positive,developmental programsTEENSBEFOREAND AFTERSCHOOL550 TEEN LEADERSAging Strong engagedenjoyed summer campin 2019 with nearly 700receiving financial assistancephysical activity andsocialization, improvinghealth outcomes, decreasingsocial isolation,and help maintainingindependent living1,451CHILDRENThe Y served more than3,700 SECONDGRADERS in Learnparticipated in PowerScholars Academyin 2019VOLUNTEERSAGINGSTRONG4,700 CHILDREN495 LOW-INCOMESENIORS throughto Swim and taught morethan 166,000 swim lessonsin 20198,945 PEOPLEvolunteered for115,522 hours (a value of 2,939,753)2,200 volunteers helped1,590 CHILDRENprepare for back-to-schoolthrough Bright BeginningsBRIGHTBEGINNINGSLEARN TOSWIMPOWERSCHOLARSYMCASUMMERDAY CAMPMore than

3 A SMILE IS THE UNIVERSAL WELCOME-MAX EASTMAN DEAR FRIENDS, MATT CLARKE 2019 BOARD CHAIR YMCA OF GREATER RICHMOND I AM THRILLED TO PRESENT YOU WITH THE 2019 IMPACT REPORT for the YMCA OF GREATER RICHMOND . All of us in the Y family are so proud of the work that we accomplished together. This year has