2015 Annual Impact Report. Your Y... so much more!

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1 2015 Annual Impact Report Your Y... so much more!

2 35,453 Men, women and children participated in Y programs. Our Y nurtured the potential of 31,296 children and youth. 388 Newcomers received English training at the Y. We re more than a organization... we re a family. The vision for our Y is the creation of a thriving, inclusive culture that champions wellbeing in people and communities. This year two historic events illustrated the power of this vision. On September 1st, 2015 we opened the doors to our new Saint John Regional YMCA. This state-of-the-art facility is an important community asset, made possible in large part for our community by our community. Thank you to our Y family for over $9 million in donations your generosity and commitment to what we do is humbling. We are proud to state, that with the addition of the new facility to our other 10 locations across greater the Saint John, the Y now serves more than 35,000 individuals. The communities we serve have also grown. As the government revealed plans to bring 25,000 refugees to Canada our Y and our staff quickly began planning. As an international organization, the Y believes in immigration and supporting families from across the world. Over the past few months our Y has welcomed over 400 Syrian refugees to Saint John, another historic moment, since in a typical year our Y would welcome about 60 refugees. Again the generosity of our community shone through with volunteer welcome teams, generous donors and partner organizations helping our newest members get settled in their new home. Governance review and refresh was a priority for the Board of Directors this year. With the work of our senior staff team, our YMCA achieved Imagine Canada Accreditation in March of 2015, one of the first of 49 YMCAs across the country. This accreditation demonstrates excellence in five areas of operation: board governance, financial accountability & transparency, fundraising, staff management and volunteer involvement. Our Y improved the health of 2,575 people. Health Family Community Leadership New Beginnings Home Our Y welcomed 336 immigrants. Our Y s mission is to inspire individuals, families and communities to be healthy in spirit, mind and body. In 2015, we have been able to strengthen our impact, extend our reach, increase our capacity and build our brand. This is only possible through the commitment and dedication of our Board, staff, volunteers and donors. This year we say goodbye and thank you to three Board members. Dean Mullin, Dora Nicinski and Christina Taylor thank you for your leadership and service to the Board and for your continued support of our Y. Thank you to each of you for continuing to help us build healthy communities, together we will continue to make a difference. That s Our Y Dr. Shelley Rinehart Board Chair President and CEO

3 14 Licensed child care and after school centres cared for kids while parents were at work. 9 After School Programs 3 Community Centres 3 Child Cares Sites 1 Residential Camp 9 Day Camp locations 3 Preschools Create a thriving inclusive culture that champions 4,000 More than children gained valuable skills through Y camps. well-being in people and communities. We are a charity that inspires individuals, families and communities to be healthy in spirit, mind and body. RESPECTFUL, RESPONSIBLE, INCLUSIVE, CARING, HONES We re more than a place to play... we re creating future leaders.

4 I am a mother on social assistance and I am trying to better myself and make a better life for my son. Without Strong Kids I would not have been able to start a path to better our lives. I feel privileged that the YMCA has a program like Strong Kids, -Missty Cook 408 donors supported the work of the Y in our annual fundraising campaign, Y Strong Kids. Because of Your Support... We re more than a child care... we re an organization that s changing lives. To watch Missty s story, visit saintjohny.com 3,321 Individuals were supported through our Y Strong Kids Campaign. Thank You!

5 Our Vision Create a thriving inclusive culture that champions well-being in people and communities. I love the staff and people at the Y, they all are so welcoming, - Shawn Olsen, Volunteer Our Mission We are a charity that inspires individuals, families and communities to be healthy in spirit, mind and body. Respectful, Responsible, Inclusive, Caring and Honest Whether supporting our programs and events, or providing expertise and leadership, volunteers are at the heart of everything we do. We re more than a place to volunteer... we re a welcoming environment where everyone can connect.

6 The Y provides strength, physical and mental strength from challenging yourself. - Sarah Thompkins, Member THE FINANCIALS The summarized financial information is extracted from financial statements audited by Belyea Colwell Daley Professional Accountants. A copy of the complete financial statement is available on our website. Board of Directors We re more than a pool... we re a place to gain strength and confidence! To watch Sarah s story, visit saintjohny.com Senior Management Team Dr. Shelley Rinehart Dean Mullin, CPA, CA Craig Wilson, CPA, CA, LL.B. Dora Nicinski, MSc. Michael Chisholm, CPA, CA, CMC Christina Taylor Alberta Stanton Rousselle Alexander MacKinnon Darryl G. Ford, FEC, P.Eng. Julie Estabrooks, CPA, CA Adrienne Boudreau Marie Rackley Cindy Floyd,CFRE Cara Coes Jill Keliher Len McCormick Endowment Board Dr. Brian Wheelock Marie Rackley Dale Knox Alyson Townsend W. R. Long, P.Eng., PMP Dean Mullin, CPA, CA Alexander MacKinnon Brian Moore Linda MacDonald, CPA,CA

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