ANNUAL REPORT
Chief Executive Officer’s Message
The Altru Family YMCA is proud to share our Annual Report to the community.
In 2024, we saw the YMCA membership number increase and are higher than ever. 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 food drives for local food cupboards, adopting a family for Christmas through the Salvation Army, special events and raising funds for scholarship in programming and membership 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 individualzed 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 program for cancer survivors, Diabetes Prevention Program and Parkinson Wellness Program. We offer “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 Sports Department added a Golf Simulator, Youth Golf, 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 Ireland Foundation, Ulland Grant, 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 140 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