YMCA of Northern COLORADO

health living: today in colorado and southern wyoming, as in other areas of the country, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, obesity and associated chronic diseases have surpassed tobacco use as the leading cause of death. one out of every four coloradons is overweight or obese, and two-thirds of the adults who walk through the doors of the ymca have multiple needs and at least one risk factor for heart disease. see schedule o for additional details.

Social Responsibility: IN THE WAKE OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS SIT AT A CONFLUENCE OF CRISES. HOUSING PRICES AND INFLATION CONTINUE TO IMPACT FAMILIES' BOTTOM LINE. ON TOP OF THAT, THE LIMITED AVAILABILITY OF CHILDCARE AS WELL AS THE COST OF CARE HAVE MADE LIFE EVEN MORE DIFFICULT FOR WORKING FAMILIES. COLORADO'S AVERAGE ANNUAL COST OF CHILDCARE WAS $16,333, RANKING AS AMONG THE MOST SIGNIFICANT CARE COST BURDEN IN THE COUNTRY. See Schedule O for Additional Details

Youth Development: THE YMCA STRIVES TO TURN NO CHILD AWAY FROM ITS PROGRAMS REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY. THROUGH THE ANNUAL COMMUNITY SUPPORT CAMPAIGN, THE YMCA OF NORTHERN COLORADO RAISES FUNDS TO HELP FULFILL THIS COMMITMENT TO OUR COMMUNITY. IN 2023, WE ENGAGED THOUSANDS OF YOUTH IN PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDED SAFE PLACES TO LEARN, MOVE AND GROW. See Schedule O for Additional Details