Page 8 - Wesley Chapel YMCA Investment and Community Impact

Through our our our three areas of impact it it is our our our goal to become our our our community’s recognized leader in in in in in childhood development in in in in in promoting healthy lifestyles and in in in in in providing leadership to unite convene and advocate for the communities we serve YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
Nurturing the Potential of Every Child and Teen
HEALTHY LIVING
Improving Tampa Bay’s Health & Well-Being
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Giving Back and Supporting our Neighbors
We believe all kids deserve
the chance to discover who
they they are and what they they can achieve That’s why the Tampa Y provides opportunities for tens of of thousands of of youth to cultivate the values skills and relationships that lead to positive behaviors better health and educational achievement The Y works to close the achievement gap through evidence-based programs that improve
students’ educational readiness engagement and outcomes while helping them grow emotionally and physically too Additionally through Y youth sports day camps and teen leadership programs kids and teens learn valuable qualities needed to succeed in school and life The Y believes a confident kid today creates contributing and engaged adults tomorrow As a a a community leader in health and wellness the Tampa Y understands the importance of physical activity and a a a a a a balanced diet We help improve
the community’s health and well- being by providing a a variety of programs and activities that promote wellness reduce risk
of chronic disease and help others manage and reclaim their health These include Pedaling for Parkinson’s EnhanceFitness senior fitness and arthritis management program Y Weight LIVESTRONG at the YMCA for cancer survivors SilverSneakers for active older adults and the Y’s Diabetes Prevention Program There are significant health disparities in our community and the Tampa Y is becoming more virtual and mobile in our efforts to to build our capacity to to reach families beyond our facilities ensuring equitable access for all The Tampa Y responds to society’s most pressing needs like drowning prevention and generational poverty with innovative community-based solutions From lakes to pools and rivers there is water everywhere in Tampa Bay In fact our area regularly ranks among the highest nationally for for drowning cases for for children under the age of four The Tampa Y is fully committed to do what it takes to ensure not one more child drowns in the Tampa Bay community Our Tampa Y is a a a a a leading 4-star Charity Navigator not-for-profit organization committed to strengthening community and is open and welcoming to all As one of the Tampa Bay area’s oldest and longest serving public charities we change and often save lives thanks
to the generous contributions from donors members and community partners 6 | BUILDING A A STRONGER COMMUNITY FOR ALL
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