Young Mens Christian Association John E Alexander South Wood County
Young Mens Christian Association John E Alexander South Wood County
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Mission
OUR MISSION IS TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD A HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY FOR ALL. THROUGH OUR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FOCUS AREAS, WE FULFILL OUR CAUSE OF STRENGTHENING THE FOUNDATIONS OF COMMUNITY.
About
YMCA FAMILY LIFE PROGRAMS. STRENGTHENING FAMILIES AND MEETING THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN HAVE ALWAYS BEEN CENTRAL TO THE YMCA MISSION OF BUILDING HEALTHY SPIRITS, MINDS, AND BODIES FOR ALL. THE YMCA IS PROUD TO BE A FAMILY ORGANIZATION. WE GIVE FAMILIES A SAFE, RELIABLE, AND AFFORDABLE PLACE TO GO. RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES SUCH AS FAMILY SWIM, AND THE GYM AND FUN CENTER LET FAMILIES RELAX AND ENJOY EACH OTHER. YMCA FAMILY LIFE PROGRAMS HELP PEOPLE GROW AS RESPONSIBLE MEMBERS OF FAMILIES. THEY PROVIDE CHILDREN AND THEIR PARENTS WITH ACTIVITIES THAT FOSTER UNDERSTANDING AND COMPANIONSHIP. ACTIVITIES ARE PLANNED TO BRING GROUPS OF FAMILIES TOGETHER TO SUPPORT EACH OTHER. PARENTS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN FROM EACH OTHER AND FROM THEIR CHILDREN IN AN ENJOYABLE WAY. YMCA HEALTH AND FITNESS. THE FAMILIAR YMCA TRIANGLE EMPHASIZES THE ONENESS OF SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY. YMCA HEALTH ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMS HELP ACHIEVE THIS UNITY THROUGH MEDICALLY-BASED PROGRAMS THAT STRESS PROPER EXERCISE, NUTRITION, AND STRESS MANAGEMENT, AVOIDANCE OF DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE, AND HEALTH EDUCATION. OVER A 1,000 PARTICIPANTS ATTENDED LAND AND WATER FITNESS CLASSES. OUR BRIDGE TO BRIDGE 5K WALK/RUN HAS OVER 200 RACERS PARTICIPATE ANNUALLY FROM ACROSS CENTRAL WISCONSIN. YMCAS OFFER A LIFELONG PROGRESSION OF MEDICALLY-BASED HEALTH AND FITNESS ACTIVITIES, EXPERIENCES, AND EDUCATION, INCLUDING PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN, TEENS, FAMILIES, AND SENIORS. OUR ROLE IN PRIMARY AND PREVENTATIVE HEALTH HAS INCREASED WITH THE ADDITION OF PROGRAMS FOR CANCER SURVIVORS AS WELL AS THOSE AT RISK OF DEVELOPING DIABETES. ACTIVE OLDER ADULT PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED AT MANY DIFFERENT SKILL LEVELS TO MEET THE CHALLENGES THAT EACH PARTICIPANT NEEDS. OVER 1,100 INDIVIDUALS EACH MONTH RECEIVE SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE FOR YMCA MEMBERSHIPS. THIS EQUATES TO OVER $350,000 IN MEMBERSHIP SUBSIDY EACH YEAR.YMCA AQUATICS. YMCA AQUATICS PROGRAMS ARE PART OF THE Y'S GOAL OF BUILDING HEALTHY LIVING FOR ALL. IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING SPECIFIC SWIMMING AND WATER SAFETY SKILLS, THEY PROMOTE GOOD HEALTH THROUGH REGULAR EXERCISE. THEY ALSO PROMOTE TEAMWORK, SELF-CONFIDENCE, AND LEADERSHIP. THESE PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED AT FEES AFFORDABLE TO THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE, WITH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR THOSE WHO CAN'T AFFORD THE FULL FEE. RESIDING IN AN AREA FULL OF LAKES AND RIVERS, PEOPLE IN THIS COMMUNITY COULD BE SUBJECT TO TRAUMATIC INCIDENTS AROUND WATER. OUR AQUATICS PROGRAMS HELP PREVENT DEATHS AND INJURIES. OVER 893 YOUTH ATTENDED PROGRESSIVE SWIM LESSONS HELD AT THE SOUTH WOOD COUNTY YMCA. OPEN SWIM AND FAMILY SWIM TIMES CONTINUE TO BE POPULAR.YMCA SPORTS AND RECREATION. THESE PROGRAMS PROMOTE AN APPRECIATION OF ONE'S WORTH. YOUTH SPORTS FOCUS ON THE FULL AND EQUAL PARTICIPATION OF ALL: EVERY CHILD PLAYS IN EVERY GAME. YMCA YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMS ALSO HELP TO STRENGTHEN FAMILIES. PARENTS COACH TEAMS AND TURN OUT, OFTEN WITH BROTHERS AND SISTERS, TO WATCH KIDS PLAY. YOUNG PEOPLE PARTICIPATING IN SPORTS BUILD LIFELONG POSITIVE ATTITUDES, HABITS OF HEALTHY EXERCISE AND GOOD NUTRITION, AND LEARN WAYS TO HAVE FUN AS ADULTS. OVER 1,000 BOYS AND GIRLS PARTICIPATED IN YOUTH SPORTS LEAGUES AND CLINICS. GYMNASTICS HAD OVER 500 YOUTH TAKE PART IN CLASSES AND OPEN GYM.YMCA FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. THE YMCA WORKS WITH AREA SCHOOLS, CHURCHES, SOCIAL WORKERS AND OTHER UNITED WAY AGENCIES TO HELP IDENTIFY YOUTH, ADULTS OR FAMILIES WHO NEED YMCA EXPERIENCES THROUGH MEMBERSHIPS AND PROGRAMS. ALTHOUGH WE CHARGE FEES FOR SERVICE BASED UPON COST OF PROVIDING THESE SERVICES, WE MAINTAIN A POLICY OF NEVER TURNING AWAY A PERSON BECAUSE OF INABILITY TO PAY. ALL SCHOLARSHIPS ARE ADMINISTERED ON A SLIDING FEE BASIS FOLLOWING A PERSONAL INTERVIEW WITH YMCA STAFF. IN 2018, OVER 5,454 INDIVIDUALS WERE MEMBERS AT THE YMCA. OF THESE, APPROXIMATELY 20% WERE GRANTED A MEMBERSHIP THROUGH STRONG KIDS AND UNITED WAY SCHOLARSHIPS.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's mission, as described in the filing, is “Our mission is to put christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all. through our youth development, healthy living and social responsibility focus areas, we fulfill our cause of strengthening the foundations of community.”.
When describing its duties, they were characterized as: “Our mission is to put christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all. through our youth development, healthy living and social responsibility focus areas, we fulfill our cause of strengthening the foundations of community.”.
- The non-profit has complied with legal regulations by reporting their state of operation as WI.
- The filing shows that the non-profit's address as of 2020 is 211 WISCONSIN RIVER DRIVE, PORT EDWARDS, WI, 54469.
- As of 2020, the non-profit has reported a total of 221 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 -$5,152,795.
- The organization has 17 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1958.
- The organization pays $1,387,150 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $142,036 in fundraising expenses.
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