YMCA of Greater Richmond

Healthy living is the largest of the Ymca's program expenses. The y's commitment to healthy living makes it a leading voice on health and well-being in the communities that we serve. Our healthy living philosophy runs through every program we offer and it is central to our mission. We bring families closer together, encourage good health, and foster connections through fitness, fun and shared interests. Due to the covid-19 pandemic, the y's branches were closed for 11 weeks in 2020 and were reopened under state mandated limitations which were released gradually throughout 2021. The recovery continued in 2022, with membership returning to pre-covid levels by the end of the year. At the end of 2022, the Association was serving 99,000 members at seventeen branches. Financial assistance of over $3.2 million was granted to individuals who may otherwise not have been able to afford the full cost of membership and programming.

Social responsibility is the third largest of our program expenses. The y is committed to being accessible to everyone by identifying, addressing and eliminating economic, geographical and cultural barriers. At the y, everyone has the opportunity to belong. Through our new community impact initiative, we are emphasizing community health, adaptive programs, active older adults, welcome centers, and spirituality. We do this by engaging and convening the varying demographics in our community to live, work and play through our program services and volunteerism. In 2022, 9,400 individuals volunteered their time, talent, and treasure to Ymca of Greater Richmond programs. The y provides subsidized school aged programs in multiple communities to allow children the opportunity to attend before and after school programs. The y continued its longstanding bright beginnings program by collecting school supplies from community groups and providing special events for the distribution of the supplies to 1,900 students through local elementary schools. The y expanded social needs navigation programs in Richmond and ashland to reach out to individuals affected by the economic impact of the pandemic, providing access to food, shelter and healthcare resources. The Ymca continues to be a convener in the Richmond region through its participation in the help1rva initiative which provides access to vital community services. In addition, the Ymca of Greater Richmond continued to raise awareness of diversity, equity, and inclusion (dei) issues within our community and remains a positive force for social change. The Ymca hosted a regional dei summit in 2022 for the community, while providing extensive support and training for its employees. Financial assistance of over $1.8m was granted in order for youth to participate in Ymca outreach programs.

Youth development is the second largest of our program expenses. The y provides youth with education, support, physical and emotional guidance and enrichment to prepare them for a lifetime of thriving. We do this by providing academic support, physical activity, social connectivity, family engagement and promoting healthy eating habits in all of our programs. We offer children and teens the opportunity to cultivate the values, skills and relationships that lead to educational achievement, positive behaviors and better health. During 2022, the y expanded youth programs which had been impacted by the pandemic in 2020 and 2021. Nearly 13,000 children were enrolled in youth sports in 2022, while 8,000 students received swim lessons in cooperation with local school systems. In the spring of 2022, the y resumed childcare operations at school locations throughout the Richmond region. The Ymca served over 5,000 children in its summer camp programs, while power scholar academy services were offered in goochland and henrico counties. During the fall, the Ymca served approximately 1,900 children at 40 childcare locations. Though the growth was substantial from 2021 levels, changes to parent working arrangements continued to impact the market for childcare. In addition, the availability of staff and wage inflation were particularly acute in the childcare industry. Financial assistance of over $1.1 million was granted to individuals who may otherwise not have been able to afford the full cost of youth services.