BRINGING THE WHOLE COMMUNITY TOGETHER Annual Report YMCA OF CALHOUN COUNTY

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1 BRINGING THE WHOLE COMMUNITY TOGETHER 2014 Annual Report YMCA OF CALHOUN COUNTY

2 2014 BY THE NUMBERS 5,697 Number of people served by the YMCA of Calhoun County $218,346 Financial Assistance offered to children, individuals and families who might otherwise not have been able to participate in YMCA programs or memberships 2,546 Number of children, individuals and families who directly benefited from financial assistance from the YMCA of Calhoun County SUBSIDIZED SERVICES Membership $116,930 Aquatics $3,062 Fitness Programs $948 Day Camp $52,257 Family Life & Child Care $6,942 After School Academy $38,207 TOTAL $218,346 ANNUAL SUPPORT CAMPAIGN A 100+ volunteer team comprised of YMCA Board Members, YMCA Members, Community Leaders, and Corporate Partners join together to raise money for our community during our Annual Support Campaign. Through the generous contributions of our donors, the YMCA of Calhoun County is able to provide financial assistance that enables all members of the community to enjoy YMCA programs, regardless of income.

3 YMCA of Calhoun County Youth Summer Sports Camps saw a 102% increase in participation during the summer of KEEPING CHILDREN SAFE The CDC reports that fatal drowning remains the second-leading cause of unintentional injury-related death among children age The Y strives to reduce this devastating statistic. Studies show that participation in formal swim lessons can reduce the risk of drowning in children age 1-4 by 88%. The YMCA of Calhoun County is proud to offer swim lessons for all skill levels and ages- as young as 6 monthsthroughout the year. Swim Lesson enrollment increased by 12% in 2014 at the YMCA of Calhoun County. To increase safety efforts, a Junior Lifeguarding program was added to the curriculum, and the Y continues to provide Water Safety Courses for Foster Parents as needed.

4 YMCA of Calhoun County is proud to provide a safe environment for children under the care of Child Watch. The program continues to benefit our members, providing a comforting space for children while parents utilize our facility. Two YMCA of Calhoun County High School Swim Team members received college swimming scholarships in 2014: Mikey Monday and Elon Bush (pictured below.) Monday was also our first ever swimmer to qualify for YMCA Nationals in A triple bypass ended my running career...silversneakers has brought me back to an enjoyable life. I m working out at the Y four days a week at a comfortable level. -SilverSneakers Member (not pictured)

5 2014 ANOTHER GREAT YEAR Studies show that children who spend time in After School programs have better grades, better work habits and more positive relationships with their peers. YMCA of Calhoun County is pleased to have enriched the lives of 431 children through After School Academy in I wouldn t have been able to do it by myself...it s financially hard to make ends meet...ymca scholarship has been such a great help to my daughter and me. -After School Academy Parent Under a partnership with Anniston City Schools, Cobb, Golden Springs, and Tenth Street schools were added to YMCA After School Academy in 2014, contributing to a 12% increase in enrollment.

6 YMCA Summer Camp enrollment increased by 19%, resulting in a $5000 revenue boost in INCOME EARNED REVENUE Membership $496,687 Program $401,119 Other $7,517 PUBLIC SUPPORT Contributions $203,951 United Way $25,000 TOTAL $1,134,274 EXPENSES Personnel $645,909 Professional Fees $32,419 Supplies & Equipment $45,521 Occupancy $314,498 Printing & Promotion $22,055 Transportation $19,143 National Support $17,045 Financing Costs $14,731 Current Fixed Asset Purchases $10,850 Other Expenses $12,103 TOTAL $1,134,274 CONSTITUENCY REPORT YOUTH ADULTS SENIOR ADULTS Males 17 & Under 988 Females 17 & Under 873 Total Under 17 1,861 Males ,378 Females ,698 Total ,076 Males Females Total

7 2014 THANKS TO CALHOUN COUNTY For nearly 65 years, our YMCA has been listening and responding to our community s most pressing needs. In 2014, we offered 5,697 people- over one-third of them childrenthe tools and support they needed to learn, grow and thrive. At the Y, we believe our community is strongest when we give people from all walks of life the opportunity to grow in spirit, mind and body. It takes all of us, combining our unique gifts and talents, to make a lasting impact in our community. We hope this annual report offers a glimpse of what s possible when dedicated individuals join our cause of strengthening community. Through our shared commitment to Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility, our Y will continue to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve health and well-being and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors in need. To you, our volunteers, donors, friends and staff, we extend our deepest gratitude. You are all important, and we remain forever grateful to all who joined us in 2014 to ensure that our Y will continue to strengthen our community for generations to come. Phil Webb Chief Volunteer Officer Shane Ruffin President and CEO YMCA OF CALHOUN COUNTY BOARD OF DIRECTORS Randy Beshears Greg Brown (Treasurer) Dr. George Crawford Marcus Dunn Tommie Goggans Mike Henderson Charlotte Hubbard Chris Jackson Grant Jackson Steve Johnson Chris Latta Selina Lee David McCormack (Secretary) Susan Miller Mike Monroe Margaret Roberts (Immediate Past Chair) Gary Stanko Allen Stokes Phil Webb (Chief Volunteer Officer) Ann Welch Terry Womack (BOD Vice President) YMCA OF CALHOUN COUNTY LIFE BOARD MEMBERS Betty Carr Bill Julian Wilkes Scarbrough George Smith Dr. Ken Vandervoort Barbara Walters

8 The Y. So Much More YMCA OF CALHOUN COUNTY Corporate Office P.O. Box 1649 Anniston, AL ymcacalhoun.org DOWNTOWN ANNISTON YMCA 29 West 14th Street Anniston, AL YMCA OXFORD YMCA 1710 Alabama Hwy 21 South Oxford, AL YMCA YMCA CAMP HAMILTON 3151 Pelham Road Anniston, AL YMCA OF CALHOUN COUNTY KEY STAFF President & CEO - Shane Ruffin Director of Operations - Maggie Burn Owens Oxford YMCA Branch Manager - Ann Angell Youth Program Director - Jennifer Kennedy Aquatic & Sports Program Director - Brandy Sanders Finance Coordinators - Rebecca Browning & Jerry Leake Human Resources Coordinator - Karen Fenn Marketing & Branding Coordinator - Angie Watkins