YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF NORTHWEST FLORIDA INC

Programs

1. Healthy Living We believe that personal wellness is vital for the men, women, and children we serve. Our goal is to create opportunities for our members to feel healthy, welcome, and connected as they grow in spirit, mind, and body. During this period, we ended with nearly 9,000 men, women, and children from all walks of life gathering at the Y for fitness and fellowship. We believe everyone should have the opportunity to pursue health in spirit, mind, and body. As the leader in health and wellness, the YMCA enables people of all ages, interests, and abilities to enjoy keeping fit in a wholesome and supportive environment. Y Assistance is offered for memberships of all types for those in financial need. About 12% of our members enjoyed membership through our Y Assistance program, which we awarded over $250,000 in financial assistance with membership to over 1,300 members. We continue to offer orientations to all members as a value-added service, at no additional charge. Through classes and activities specifically targeting active older adults, we provide 20% of members classified as seniors with opportunities for physical activity as well as social connection. We also offer…

   $3,947,539 spent
   55% of program spending

2. Youth Development The YMCA of Northwest Florida is an association of men, women and children of all ages and from all walks of life joined together by a shared passion to strengthen the community for everyone. Thanks to the generous support of donors, we were able to make the Y experience open to everyone, including those in need, regardless of their financial situation. During this period, our local community outreach in youth programs provided direct financial assistance of approximately $355,000, ensuring that everyone had an opportunity to participate. We have been the community's leader in childcare for more than 45 years, responding to the critical need for quality childcare that supports and strengthens all families. We are dedicated to nurturing the potential of kids in a safe and fun-filled environment where kids and young teens can learn, grow, and thrive together. We are the largest local provider of school-age childcare and continue to expand the quality of our programs through a curriculum that emphasizes educational enrichment, STEAM activities (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math), and vigorous, active play. During summer months and school breaks,…

   $1,794,340 spent
   25% of program spending

3. Social Responsibility We believe that the Y's resources belong to the community, so we share our facilities with individuals and groups. We open our buildings to community groups and other nonprofits who need a place to meet, work, and play. This past period, we gave away approximately $150,000 worth of facility use to other nonprofit organizations so they could pursue their missions. Both our Pullum Branch and Bear Levin Studer Branch host local church congregations that hold their weekly services at our Y in the absence of a building of their own. We support other area nonprofits by offering membership packages to help them with their event fundraising. We proactively offer meaningful employment opportunities to adults with disabilities. Finally, we step outside our walls to participate in community education and outreach events that benefit individuals from all walks of life. Nowhere is this more evident than in our Corporate Cup Games and Little Pumpkins Jamboree. The Games welcomed 16 teams from area companies in a friendly competition designed to highlight workplace wellness and build camaraderie. The Jamboree hosted over 300 children with special needs, who enjoyed a free…

   $1,435,470 spent
   20% of program spending

The 3 programs described on its FY2025 Form 990, listed largest first by expense. Program spending in total: $7,177,349.