Young Mens Christian Association of Trenton
Young Mens Christian Association of Trenton
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About this organization
Mission
TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES BY PUTTING CHRISTIAN VALUES AND PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES THAT BUILD A HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY. OUR ORGANIZATION IS COMMITTED TO ENSURING ACCESS, INCLUSION AND ENGAGEMENT TO ALL OF OUR COMMUNITY MEMBERS, ESPECIALLY OUR MOST VULNERABLE. WE ARE A MEMBER OF AN INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION WHICH ACCEPTS DIVERSITY, PROMOTES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND COOPERATION.
About
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT:OUR YMCA IS COMMITTED TO NURTURING THE POTENTIAL OF EVERY CHILD AND TEEN. WE BELIEVE THAT ALL YOUTH DESERVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCOVER WHO THEY ARE AND WHAT THEY CAN ACHIEVE. BECAUSE OF THIS BELIEF 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 PRESCHOOL, DAY CAMP, YOUTH SPORTS AND AFTER-SCHOOL OFFER A RANGE OF EXPERIENCES THAT ENRICH COGNITIVE, SOCIAL, PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL GROWTH. EXPENSES INCLUDE SUBSIDIES AND DIRECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE THAT MAKE PARTICIPATION POSSIBLE FOR 80% OF THE YOUNG PEOPLE WE ENGAGE. AS AN ORGANIZATION WE PRIORITIZE EXPOSING YOUNG PEOPLE TO NON-TRADITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT WILL GIVE THEM EXPERIENCES FOR A LIFETIME OF ACCESS AND GROWTH.HEALTHY LIVING:THE Y THAT SERVES TRENTON, EWING AND LAWRENCE IS A LEADING VOICE ON HEALTH AND WELL-BEING THROUGHOUT THE REGION. AS AN ORGANIZATION WE CONNECT FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES WHILE ENCOURAGING GOOD HEALTH, AND FOSTERING CONNECTIONS THROUGH FITNESS, SPORTS, FUN AND SHARED INTERESTS. AS A RESULT OF THE Y'S WORK, THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE, YOUTH AND SENIORS, ARE RECEIVING THE SUPPORT, GUIDANCE AND RESOURCES THEY NEED TO ACHIEVE GREATER HEALTH IN SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY. OUR ORGANIZATION IS STANDING IN THE GAP WORKING TO ERASE THE LINES OF HEALTH DISPARITIES THAT PLAGUE POOR AND URBAN COMMUNITIES AND PARTICULAR COMMUITIES OF COLOR. RECOGNIZING THAT OUR NATION STRUGGLES WITH ISSUES OF FOOD INSECURITY, OBESITY AND CHRONIC DISEASE OUR ORGANIZATION OPENED A FARMERS MARKET IN DOWNTOWN TRENTON, WHILE SIMULTANEOUSLY IMPLEMENTING A HEALTHY CORNER STORE INITIATIVE TO CREATE GREATER ACCESS TO THE MOST IMPACTED COMMUNITY IN THIS AREA, OVER 10,000 PEOPLE FELT THE IMPACT OF THIS WORK. RECOGNIZING THAT MANY OF THE 15,000 SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN IN TRENTON COMMUNITY LIVE IN POVERTY, 85% FREE AND REDUCED LUNCH, WE BECAME THE LARGEST DISTRIBUTORS OF SUMMER & DINNER MEALS FOR YOUTH IN THE CITY OF TRENTON TO MEET THE NEED OF THE CHILDREN (OVER 200,000 MEALS SERVED).SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY:OUR Y BELIEVES IN SUPPORTING OUR SOCIETY'S MOST VULNERABLE CONSTITUENTS PARTICULARLY THE YOUTH AND OUR SENIORS. WE HAVE BEEN LISTENING AND RESPONDING TO OUR COMMUNITIES MOST CRITICAL SOCIAL NEEDS FOR MANY YEARS. ENSURING THAT MORE THAN 200 CHILDREN HAD ACCESS TO A SAFE ENVIROMENT DURING THE SUMMER FOR CAMP REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY. THE Y RAN AN AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM WITH ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT AND EXPOSURE TO NON-TRADITIONAL SPORTS SUCH AS, GOLF, TENNIS AND LACROSSE. IN 2019 THE Y SUPPORTED OVER 300 SENIORS WITH MULTIPLE PROGRAMS THAT IMPACTED THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE AND OVERALL MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH. OVER 100 OF OUR SENIORS PARTICIPATED IN A SENIOR OLYMPICS EVENT WITH OLYMPIC CHAMPION JOETTA CLARK-DIGGS. OUR SENIORS HAVE ALSO ENGAGED IN DIABETES PREVENTION AND SUPPORT GROUPS.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit, as set forth in the filing, is “To provide opportunities to individuals and families by putting christian values and principles into practice through programs and activities that build a healthy spirit, mind and body. our organization is committed to ensuring access, inclusion and engagement to all of our community members, especially our most vulnerable. we are a member of an international organization which accepts diversity, promotes community development and cooperation.”.
When discussing its purpose, they were characterized as: “To provide opportunities to individuals and families by putting christian values and principles into practice through programs and activities that build a healthy spirit, mind and body. our organization is committed to ensuring access, inclusion and engagement to all of our community members, especially our most vulnerable. we are a member of an international organization which accepts diversity, promotes community development and cooperation.”.
- The state in which the non-profit is legally authorized to operate is NJ, as reported.
- The filing confirms that the non-profit's address in 2020 was 431 PENNINGTON AVE, TRENTON, NJ, 086183104.
- The form of the non-profit reports 169 employees as of 2020.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$310,284.
- The organization has 14 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1856.
- The organization pays $1,905,091 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $142,769 in fundraising expenses.
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