2014 COMMUNITY IMPACT REPORT

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1 2014 COMMUNITY IMPACT REPORT YMCA OF GREATER CLEVELAND

2 17% of which were PROGRAM MEMBERS INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATED IN THE YMCA DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM ServiCE AREA counties across Northeast Ohio branch LOCATIONS 2,104 CHILDREN PLAYED, LAUGHED, AND STAYED ENGAGED IN CHILD CARE AND DAY CAMP PROGRAMS CHILD CARE AND/or CAMP SITES DISTINCT PARTNERSHIPS WITH WORLD-RENOWNED HEALTH CARE INSTITUTIONS CLEVELAND CLINIC (LAKEWOOD) UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS (GEAUGA) UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS PARMA MEDICAL CENTER (NORTH ROYALTON) 1,702 GENEROUS DONORS HELPED MAKE YMCA PROGRAMS A REALITY FOR INDIVIDUALS, CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. THANK YOU. Individuals served in That s enough people to fill FirstEnergy stadium, home of the Cleveland Browns, twice! Touchdown! 9 PROGRAM LOCATIONS GAVE THEIR TIME TO THE Y 72% OF THE 671 STUDENTS RECRUITED FOR THE WE RUN THIS CITY YOUTH MARATHON PROGRAM (WRTC) CROSSED THE FINISH LINE OF THE RITE AID CLEVELAND MARATHON Y-HAVEN, OPEN DOOR, AND GREEN TEAM SERVED 429 HOMELESS MEN AND THOSE WITH SUBSTANCE ABUSE ISSUES. 1,200 CHILDREN AND FAMILIES JOINED FOR A DAY OF PLAY AT HEALTHY KIDS DAY HELD AT QUICKEN LOANS ARENA. BRIDGING THE GAP: FOR EVERY $1 RAISED, $3.15 WAS SUBSIDIZED So 23,372 LEARN, GROW & THRIVE. $523,297 RAISED 100% YMCA ANNUAL CAMPAIGN individuals, KIDS & families COULD EVERY DOLLAR OF FUNDS RAISED STAY IN THEIR RESPECTIVE COMMUNITY. BECAUSE NO ONE IS TURNED AWAY. 950,000 GALLONS AMOUNT OF WATER THAT FILLED UP OUR POOLS IN WHICH 13,200 INDIVIDUALS LEARNED TO SWIM & 55 LIFEGUARDS WERE CERTIFIED WITH SUPPORT OF THE KEYBANK LIFEGUARD ACADEMY 750 FAMILIES SERVED THROUGH THE EUCLID/HILLCREST FAMILY-TO-FAMILY COLLABORATIVE 400 BACKPACKS FULL OF SCHOOL SUPPLIES DISTRIBUTED AT BACk-To-SCHOOL RALLIES $1.4 MILLION AWARDED IN SCHOLARSHIPS

3 OUR COMMUNITY OUR CAUSE The YMCA of Greater Cleveland is a 501(c) (3) non-profit charitable organization serving six counties in Northeast Ohio. Our cause is strengthening community through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. OUR MISSION OUR VISION OUR VALUES To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. To be the premier communitybased, charitable organization that embraces collaborations to build strong kids, strong families and strong communities. We embrace the values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility and faith in all our interactions and decisions. OUR AREAS OF FOCUS Youth Development All kids deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve, under the guidance of adults who care about them and believe in their potential. We see every interaction with young people as an opportunity for learning and development. Healthy Living Health and well-being are all about balance. That s why we help people and families build and maintain healthy habits for spirit, mind and body in their everyday lives. By helping kids, adults, families and seniors from all backgrounds improve their health and well-being, we build a stronger community. Social Responsibility With our doors open to all, we work every day to connect people from all backgrounds and support those who need us most. We take on the most urgent needs in our community and inspire a spirit of service in return. Our members, volunteers and staff demonstrate the power of what we can achieve by giving back together.

4 The YMCA of Greater Cleveland strengthens community through YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS Y Achievers Y Achievers is a career development college preparation program for youth ages to who attend school in a low income neighborhood. The goal of Y Achievers is to provide role models and mentors whose success and knowledge will inspire youth. Y Achievers also seeks to expose youth to diverse career options and raise academic standards and improve college readiness. Students also benefit from activities that give them a positive sense of self while building character and increasing their individual assets. Y Achievers also creates channels for continuing community involvement by involving business and industry. Total Y Achievers students served in 2014: 97 Youth in Government The purpose of the Ohio YMCA Youth in Government Program is to develop within youth a dedication to core values and leadership in the democratic process and to strengthen young people and communities by emphasizing character development and values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility, and faith in all that we do. In 2014, YIG operated at three Sites and had 51 participants. Teen Café The Café program runs for three hours two days a week in the Brooklyn and Parma areas and offers students tutoring, homework help, and fun electives like a Youth Sports class, Zumba, Aerobics or Yoga. Participants can also take courses that lead to certification as a lifeguard, or in areas such as babysitting, or first-aid and C.P.R. University Hospitals Parma Medical Center and the Cuyahoga County Public Library, along with the schools, collaborate with the YMCA each week to keep it interesting for the teens. In 2014,100 students participated in the Teen Cafe program, which is funded by a grant through Starting Point. Aquatics Teaching the skills needed to stay safe in the water. In 2014: 13, 200 Participated in Swim Lessons 250 Day Camp Swim Lessons 75 children in Adaptive Aquatics Lessons 650 Swim Team Participants 55 Lifeguard Academy Participants Youth Sports Leagues Promoting fun activities that build athletic, social and interpersonal skills. We Run This City Youth Marathon Program Encourages healthy habits and exercise by teaching young people to set and achieve goals and increase their selfconfidence as well as fitness and endurance. In 2014, 671 students were recruited from 28 schools to train and subsequently participate in the Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon. 486 students crossed the finish line. International Student Exchange Program The Vermilion hosted a student from Madrid, Spain during the summer of Jesus Fernandez Funcia worked with the Vermilion s Summer Sports Camp during the entire period. He received a $100 stipend during each week of his exchange. This was Jesus second time visiting our YMCA in this exchange program through the YMCA of Europe. Y Summer Day Camp and Child Care Program These programs build exciting, safe communities for young people to explore, build self-esteem, grow up and make lasting friendships and memories and cultivating safe, nurturing environments for children to learn, grow and develop social skills. In 2014, 2,104 children were enrolled in either child care, summer camp, or both.

5 The YMCA of Greater Cleveland strengthens community through HEALTHY LIVING PROGRAMS YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program The YMCA s Diabetes Prevention Program is the most evidencebased diabetes prevention program in the world with high success rates in preventing or delaying the onset of type 2 diabetes 58% for adults of all ages and 71% for those individuals over age 60. In 2014, 422 people began the year-long program. In comparison, in 2013, 82 people began. The YMCA of Greater Cleveland has successfully collaborated with HealthSpan to enter into a three-year statewide contract for the YMCA s Diabetes Prevention Program to be a covered benefit for Ohio HealthSpan-insured patients. In addition we have created a comprehensive supporting state-wide referral system. In the coming years, this contract will create thousands of patient referrals to all of the involved Ohio YMCAs, resulting in significant impact on the health of residents across the state. LIVESTRONG at the YMCA LIVESTRONG at the YMCA was launched in 2014 at the YMCA of Greater Cleveland. It is a twelve-week, small group program designed for adult cancer survivors. This program fulfills the important need of supporting the increasing number of cancer survivors who find themselves in the transitional period between completing their cancer treatment and the shift to feeling physically and emotionally strong enough to attempt to return to their normal life or their new normal. The program is conducted outside of medical facilities to emphasize that LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is about health, not disease. Aquatics In 2014, over 13,200 individuals participated in swim lessons. Group Exercise and Personal Training The Y s certified personal trainers and group exercise instructors provide members with over 500 class options per week across our Association and empower people to maintain or improve physical activity, health and wellness. Clevelanders in Motion This program works with grassroots and institutional partners to advance opportunities for increased access to healthy and affordable foods and safe and attractive roads and sidewalks on which to walk, run or bicycle. In 2014, the Clevelanders in Motion program received a REACH Grant for nearly $2 million from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to include the: Increased Access to Environments with Healthy Food Increase distribution of Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Food Policy Coalition s Healthy Food Guide within African American neighborhoods in Cleveland Increase distribution of Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Food Policy Coalition s Spanish version of their Healthy Food Guide within Hispanic/Latino neighborhoods in Cleveland Install 150 Garden Soxx backyard gardens in three neighborhoods, in partnership with community partners Offer two, six-week heathy cooking classes in two east side African American neighborhoods. Increased Access to Physical Activity Opportunities Increase the number of miles of new bike facilities in Cleveland to at least 70 by 2017 Increase the number of schools with access to the We Run This City youth marathon program Increase the number of community parks and recreation centers offering community-led physical activity offerings. Increased Access to Opportunities for Clinical/ Community Chronic Disease Prevention Programs Offer Body Age Screening program at four Federally Qualified Health Centers in City of Cleveland Office Y-USA Diabetes Prevention Program at four Federally Qualified Health Centers in city of Cleveland.

6 The YMCA of Greater Cleveland strengthens community through SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY PROGRAMS Euclid/Hillcrest Family-to-Family Collaborative Assists families and individuals in guiding them to services that are available in their community. In 2014: 750 families serviced through a one-time service 222 families received either Prevention or Wrap Around Services 24 Kinship Families received services 149 Division of Children and Family Service cases received 223 Foster Care Visitations were held (bio family meeting with the child who is in custody) 195 Team Decision Meetings held in conjunction with DCFS 8 Foster Families Recruited Roughly 400 youth serviced thru our Shoes and Clothes for Kids program (new clothes and payless shoe gift cards) $10,000 dollars spent on families for various services (recreation, tutoring, housing/utility assistance, etc) Over 400 bags of school supplies handed out at our Annual Back-to- School Rally Collab also hosts a monthly Foster Parent/Kinship Family Support Group in conjunction with the Cleveland Heights and East Cleveland Collaborative. Togetherhood Program Togetherhood is the YMCA s Signature Program for Social Responsibility. This program invites Y members to lead and participate in volunteer service projects that benefit the communities where they live. 25 volunteers donated their time to community service projects in the Lakewood area in Y-Haven The program assists homeless men ages 18 and older to become self-sufficient and achieve permanent housing. Men receive transitional housing, treatment for substance abuse and mental illness, educational training, and vocational assistance. In 2014, Y-Haven Served 323 individuals. Of these 42% were Caucasian, 57% African American and 5% were of Hispanic decent. The Annual Steps and Stages event raised $27,000 in support of Y-Haven programs. $1,019,724 in Federal, $92,561 in State and $268,870 in County grant funding combined was received in Open Door ( A Y-Haven program) A collaborative effort that offers formerly incarcerated individuals comprehensive case management, transitional housing and the necessary wrap-around services in a safe housing unit. The Open Door program served 69 individuals. Of these 29 received permanent employment and 34 had successful home placements. Green Team ( A Y-Haven program) A custodial program offered through Y-Haven designed to offer training and job opportunities to men and women who have multiple barriers to employment (ex-offenders, history of substance abuse and/or mental health issues and limited education). In 2014, the Green Team Program served a total of 37 participants. Of those, over 34 graduated and 22 secured employment. 19 of these graduates were employed by the YMCA. Currently the YMCA employees 30 graduates of the Green Team. French Creek YMCA Partnership with Community Collaboratives in Lorain Co. Funded by the United Way of Greater Lorain County, this collaboration helps working families in poverty advance their education, income, health and basic needs. The partners in all of the collaboratives represent many other social service organizations, local businesses and government agencies. North Ridgeville Heart and Sole Challenge focuses on improving the health of North Ridgeville by increasing access to physical activity and nutritious foods. KEY (Keystone Empowers You) covers the Keystone School District that includes the cities of LaGrange, Carlisle and Penfield Townships. It focuses on making the healthy choice the easy choice. Southern Lorain County Health Living Collaborative covers the communities of Wellington, Pittsfield, Huntington, Rochester, Kipton and Camden. It focuses on making the community healthier through various wellness programs and initiatives. South Lorain Educational Collaborative covers the neighborhood in South Lorain the is predominantly Hispanic. It focuses on providing opportunities for middle schoolers to increase their access to better educational and physical health programming that will develop the whole student.

7 TOGETHER WE CAN DO SO MUCH MORE. Northeast Ohio faces new challenges that create a greater need for the work we do. Fortunately, where some see obstacles, we see opportunities for our members, volunteers, staff, and generous donors like you to make a difference. No other organization can impact as many people as powerfully as we do every day. When you give to the YMCA of Greater Cleveland, your gift will help young people achieve their potential, empower people of all ages to lead healthier lives, and strengthen the bonds of community across six counties in Northeast Ohio. Together, we ll take on many of the greatest challenges facing our young people, our health and our community. Here s a snapshot of the impact the YMCA of Greater Cleveland made across Northeast Ohio in first-time annual campaign donors made a difference FOR a Familiy. 2,104 CHILDREN PLAYED, LAUGHED, AND STAYED ENGAGED IN CHILD CARE AND DAY CAMP PROGRAMS. Thank you. 1,702 HELPED MAKE YMCA PROGRAMS A REALITY FOR INDIVIDUALS, CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. GENEROUS DONORS Give today and inspire a lifetime. $50 gives an individual one session of swim lessons, ensuring a lifetime of fun and safety in the water. $100 gives a child one week of summer camp, creating life-changing experiences. The YMCA of Greater Cleveland strengthens community through ANNUAL GIVING CAMPAIGN Your gift can support others in need. Give and do so much more. $250 gives one cancer survivor strength and well-being with the LIVESTRONG at the YMCA program. $500 gives a youth sports team an entire season to build confidence, teamwork and healthy habits. $1,000 provides a semester of after-school child care for one child and a place to learn, grow and thrive. 100% Make a donation online at ClevelandYMCA.org/give. Questions? Contact the Office of Mission Advancement at BRIDGING THE GAP: FOR EVERY $1 RAISED, $3.15 WAS SUBSIDIZED So 23,372 individuals, KIDS & families COULD LEARN, GROW & THRIVE. $523,297 RAISED YMCA ANNUAL CAMPAIGN $1.4 MILLION AWARDED IN SCHOLARSHIPS EVERY DOLLAR OF FUNDS RAISED STAY IN THEIR RESPECTIVE COMMUNITY. BECAUSE NO ONE IS TURNED AWAY.

8 Galleria at Erieview YMCA of Greater Cleveland Service Area Map Full Facility Child Care Site and/or Camp Site Future Opportunity Downtown YMCA Campus Int l Sch Euclid South Euclid - Lyndhurst Schools Y-Haven Transitional Housing 271 Hillcrest Geauga 44 Program Site Vermilion 90 Lorain Outdoor City Pools Amherst Heritage Presbyterian Church Ridgewood Glendale Elyria Arthur Road Early Education Divinity Lutheran Church Wellington 10 Tennyson YWCA Lagrange French Creek Lear North North Ridgeville Program Site 82 St. Thomas Lutheran Church West Shore Olmsted Falls Olmsted Twp. Program Site Muraski Hayes Elm. Lakewood Grant Elm. West Park-Fairview North Royalton Roosevelt Elm. 77 Grace Presby. Church Valley Vista 480 North Royalton Middle School Warrensville Heights High School Pool Warrensville Heights Central Aurora Gurney Chagrin Falls Intermediate School Garrettsville DOWNTOWN YMCA 2200 Prospect Avenue East Cleveland, Ohio EUCLID FAMILY YMCA 631 Babbitt Road Euclid, Ohio FRENCH CREEK FAMILY YMCA 2010 Recreation Lane Avon, Ohio GARRETTSVILLE YMCA 8233 Park Avenue Garrettsville, Ohio GEAUGA FAMILY YMCA Bass Lake Road Chardon, Ohio HILLCREST FAMILY YMCA 5000 Mayfield Road Lyndhurst, Ohio LAKEWOOD FAMILY YMCA Detroit Avenue Lakewood, Ohio NORTH ROYALTON FAMILY YMCA State Road North Royalton, Ohio RIDGEWOOD FAMILY YMCA 6840 Ridge Road Parma, Ohio VERMILION FAMILY YMCA 320 Aldrich Road Vermilion, Ohio WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS FAMILY YMCA 4433 Northfield Road Warrensville Heights, Ohio WEST PARK-FAIRVIEW FAMILY YMCA Lorain Avenue Cleveland, Ohio WEST SHORE FAMILY YMCA 1575 Columbia Road Westlake, Ohio P