YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF PALESTINE TEXAS

Programs

1. Child care our child care programs offer high quality child care activities for preschool and school age children from all segments of our community. As a state licensed facility, we offer a safe and nurturing environment where youth can develop self-esteem, good values and an appreciation of charitable service. Although developing eye-hand coordination, cognitive reasoning, and school readiness is an important aspect of all our child care programs; just as important is the teaching, training and modeling of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. Our desire is to help develop good citizens, not consumers. Many families, caught in the economy crunch, are choosing alternative child care; often an older sibling keeping younger ones or primary ages staying at home alone. We are combating that unsafe environment by freezing increases in program costs although expenses have steadily increased. Partnering with united way and a myriad of concerned individuals, we are able to offer affordable care without compromise. We have also allotted thousands of dollars in scholarship funds to these programs.

   $1,253,281 spent$1,213,954 earned by the program
   51% of program spending

2. Health and Wellness for Youth and Adults Helping people of all ages and abilities develop a three-fold health program; spirit, mind and body, is at the core of the YMCA movement. Our programs are designed to help people create realistic goals for self-improvement and emphasize disease prevention through regular exercise, proper nutrition, stress management, and health education. We are continually changing and improving our programs to maintain interest and participation. We partner with area doctors and hospitals to offer diabetes awareness classes. Partnering with local community service organizations and area hospitals and doctors such as; Champions for Children, the Anderson County Sheriff's Dept., Palestine Regional Medical Center, the Palestine Fire Dept., Shots Across Texas, Kolander Physical Therapy, Texas Poison Control Network, Palestine Police Department, Anderson County EMS, ACCESS, Crisis Center of Anderson County, WIC, and Texas DPS, we provide "Healthy Kids Day" annually to educate both children and adults on health and safety issues. By partnering with these educated and concerned organizations, we offer this to the public free of charge. In light of the rising…

   $1,049,651 spent$918,553 earned by the program
   42% of program spending

3. Youth Development Programs "Tomorrow's future" stimulates the YMCA to produce programs for our youth and teens that models and develops good values; cooperation, respect, good citizenship, and a strong work ethic along with a good self-esteem. We have developed a "youth wellness" program which when completed allows youth to use the equipment on the wellness floor. The program teaches muscle structure and proper usage of equipment for health and safety but just as important; youth are trained in respect, gratitude, and selflessness. We annually host the Regional Special Olympics swim meet in which our teens are encouraged to volunteer to develop a sense of community service. They are also given opportunities to volunteer in "Healthy Kids Day" activities, Easter Egg Hunt, and our "Fourth of July" celebration. Partnering with the East Texas Food Bank and the Texas Workforce Commission, we provide lunches throughout the summer to the city youth. This program not only helps to make sure youth have a nutritious meal while lifting a financial burden from families but is utilized as a youth training program for community service and outreach. Our Youth and Government programs expose young…

   $177,818 spent$155,610 earned by the program
   7% of program spending

The 3 programs described on its FY2025 Form 990, listed largest first by expense. Program spending in total: $2,480,750.