ANNUAL REPORT

Chief Executive Officer’s Message

The Altru Family YMCA is proud to share our Annual Report to the community.

In 2022, was saw the YMCA rebound a bit in membership and programming. The YMCA continued to focus our efforts on Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility. We are proud to have been an important part of helping our community though the end of the pandemic by offering emergency childcare for essential employees, holding food drives and special events for those in need. We remained open for our members to have a safe place stay healthy and relieve stress.    Our Swimming Lessons and Day Camp adopted a new YMCA enhanced curriculum, with more individualized focus on skill building and STEM enhancement.  In Healthy Living, our work in providing support services and programs to individuals diagnosed with a chronic disease continues.  Several individuals have been able to enhance their well-being and connect with others in our LIVESTRONG at the YMCA for cancer survivors, Diabetes Prevention Program and Parkinson’s Wellness Program.  We have a “Rock Steady Boxing”, a non-contact boxing training program for individuals with Parkinson’s Disease, to assist with their strength, balance and coordination.  In Social Responsibility, we have enhanced and updated our Safety Around the Water Program, formerly known as Summer Splash, to educate youth about swimming and safety in and around the water.  Our Sport Department added Youth Football, Volleyball and Basketball Camps and the sessions will be offered throughout the year. Finally, we continue to look at ways the Y can partner with other community organizations to strengthen our community and fulfill our mission to youth and families in the area.

Through support received from grants, the MYRA Foundation, Cranley Grant, the  annual YMCA Partner of Youth Campaign, area Foundations, Businesses and Individual Community Leaders, we were able to provide the necessary financial support to insure that no child, individual or family is being turned away from YMCA programs and services due to the lack of financial resources. In addition, the accessibility of our services and programs continues to be enhanced through the sharing of memberships with Choice Health & Fitness, and the combined commitment of our partners, to ensure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.

Finally, I would like to say thank you to our 110 staff and over 150 volunteers for your continued dedication and support of the YMCA and our mission to build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

Sincerely,

Bob McWilliams, President/CEO

990 GF YMCA 2021.PDF

2021 FS – YMCA Grand Forks.pdf