Young Mens Christian Association Of The Sewickley Valley
Young Mens Christian Association Of The Sewickley Valley
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Mission
The Mission Of The Sewickley Valley Ymca Is To Build A Healthy Spirit, Mind And Body Based On Christian Principles And To Improve The Quality Of Life For Children, Individuals, And Families In The Quaker Valley, Moon Area, Cornell And Ambridge Area School Districts. The Ymca Provides Financial Assistance For Membership And Programs To Those In Need, So The Ymca Remains Open To All In The Community Regardless Of Their Circumstances. In 2020, The Sewickley Valley Ymca Provided $404,415 In Financial Assistance For 1,090 Individuals And Families In Need Of Ymca Programs And Services.
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YMCA HEALTH AND WELLNESS: SUMMARY: THE YMCA PROVIDES ACCESS TO HEALTH AND WELLNESS FACILITIES, PROGRAMS AND EXPERTISE FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES. THE YMCA PROMOTES AND PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR OVERALL HEALTH, CHRONIC DISEASE PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT, AND A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL. PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS AND OUTCOMES: YMCA YOUTH AND ADULT HEALTH AND WELLNESS/DISEASE PREVENTION: THROUGH NUMEROUS PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, THE YMCA PROVIDES ACCESS TO AND EXPERTISE IN THE PROMOTION OF HEALTHY LIFESTYLES PEOPLE OF ALL AGES. THE Y MAKES PHYSICAL ACTIVITY FUN AND ENJOYABLE FOR CHILDREN, GIVING THEM THE FOUNDATION ON WHICH TO BUILD A HEALTHY AND ACTIVE LIFE. THROUGHOUT OUR YOUTH PROGRAMS, THE Y PROVIDES HEALTHY SNACKS AND FOODS, AND OFFERS WATER AS THE DRINK OF CHOICE FOR CHILDREN. RECOGNIZING THAT CHILDHOOD OBESITY IS A GROWING NATIONAL CHALLENGE THAT WILL COST OUR NATION VALUABLE RESOURCES IN THE FUTURE IF CHILDREN ARE NOT EDUCATED AND ENCOURAGED TO BE HEALTHY AND ACTIVE, THE Y OFFERS CLUB 5210 IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE HERITAGE VALLEY HEALTH SYSTEM AND THE QUAKER VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT TO IDENTIFY AND THEN INTERVENE WITH CHILDREN WHO ARE DETERMINED TO BE OBESE. THIS PROGRAM, WHICH IS HELD AT THE Y, GUIDES CHILDREN TO EAT 5 FRUITS AND VEGETABLES A DAY, HAVE 2 HOURS OR LESS OF SCREEN TIME DAILY, HAVE AT LEAST 1 HOUR OF VIGOROUS PHYSICAL ACTIVITY EACH DAY AND 0 SUGARY DRINKS. IN 2018, THIS PROGRAM ALSO SERVED CHILDREN IN THE COMMUNITIES OF AMBRIDGE, CORAOPOLIS, AND MOON TOWNSHIP WHO FACE POVERTY AND LIMITED RESOURCES IN THEIR COMMUNITY. THE Y PARTNERED WITH LOCAL COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO IDENTIFY CHILDREN IN NEED OF THIS PROGRAM AND OFFER IT NEAR THEIR HOMES. THE SEWICKLEY VALLEY YMCA ALSO ABIDES BY THE HEALTHY EATING AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY STANDARDS FOR CHILDREN IN OUR CHILD CARE PROGRAMS WHICH PROVIDE CHILDREN WITH A CONSISTENT EXAMPLE AND MODELING OF HEALTHY BEHAVIORS. ADULTS HAVE ACCESS TO WELLNESS PROGRAMS AND COUNSELING, AND CAN PARTICIPATE IN GROUP WELLNESS PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, SOCIAL SUPPORT AND FOUNDATIONS TO BUILD AND MAINTAIN A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE FOR ALL PHASES OF LIFE AND PHYSICAL ABILITY. THE YMCA PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS RECOVERING FROM SURGERY OR ILLNESS, AND FOR THOSE WHO ARE COPING WITH CHRONIC ILLNESSES, SUCH AS ARTHRITIS AND OTHER JOINT ISSUES, AND OBESITY AND ITS RELATED CONDITIONS. IN 2018, THE SEWICKLEY VALLEY YMCA CONTINUED TO OFFER HEALTH IMPROVING PROGRAMS FOR PEOPLE SUFFERING FROM CHRONIC CONDITIONS OF ARTHRITIS, PARKINSON'S DISEASE AND CANCER. THESE EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAMS PROVIDE SUPPORT, COACHING AND HOLISTIC WELLNESS FOR PEOPLE SUFFERING FROM DISEASE.OVER TIME THESE PROGRAMS ARE SHOWN TO REDUCE RELIANCE ON MEDICAL TREATMENT AND LOWER HEALTH CARE COSTS AND IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE. THE YMCA PROVIDES COMMUNITY OUTREACH TO PROMOTE HEALTH. THE Y PARTNERED WITH CORAOPOLIS BOROUGH TO LAUNCH A WALKING ROUTE AND ONGOING PROGRAM THAT ENGAGES PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY TO WALK MORE AND IMPROVE THEIR HEALTH AND WELLNESS THROUGH FREE BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS, PARTICIPATION IN LOCAL HEALTH FAIRS AND COOPERATING WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS TO LEND OUR EXPERTISE AS NEEDED. IN 2018, THE Y OFFERED HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAM CLASSES FOR APPROXIMATELYT 1,200 PARTICIPANTS.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The filing documents outline the non-profit's mission as “The mission of the sewickley valley ymca is to build a healthy spirit, mind and body based on christian principles and to improve the quality of life for children, individuals, and families in the quaker valley, moon area, cornell and ambridge area school districts. the ymca provides financial assistance for membership and programs to those in need, so the ymca remains open to all in the community regardless of their circumstances. in 2018, the sewickley valley ymca provided $549,699 in financial assistance for 1,723 individuals and families in need of ymca programs and services.”.
When outlining the tasks it performs, they were referred to as: “The mission of the sewickley valley ymca is to build a healthy spirit, mind and body based on christian principles and to improve the quality of life for children, individuals, and families in the quaker valley, moon area, cornell and ambridge area school districts. the ymca provides financial assistance for membership and programs to those in need, so the ymca remains open to all in the community regardless of their circumstances. in 2018, the sewickley valley ymca provided $549,699 in financial assistance for 1,723 individuals and families in need of ymca programs and services.”.
- The non-profit's reported state of operation is PA as per legal requirements.
- The filing reveals that the address of the non-profit in 2019 is 625 Blackburn Road, Sewickley, PA, 15143.
- As of 2019, the non-profit has 283 employees reported on their 990 form.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$147,472.
- The CEO compensation policy of the organization is not established through an independent review and approval process.
- The organization elects its board members.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 25 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1894.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule J.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $3,449,742 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $77,293 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization pays grants to individuals.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.
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