Page 3 - 2024 Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA Annual Report

BUILDING
FROM A STRONG FOUNDATION
The Tampa Y’s first facility, built on Zack Street in Downtown Tampa back in 1908.
We have been Building Community in Tampa Since 1889.
From our beginnings on Zack Street to our presence across
Tampa Bay, our roots run deep. Youth Development, Healthy
Living and Social Responsibility are the heart of our work.
We have been making significant
progress on our Strategic Plan (2023-
2026), which was launched last year.
This Annual Report captures how
the Tampa YMCA strengthened our
community in 2024, focusing on
strategic priorities that enhance and
impact the lives of those we serve.
community boost on multiple levels.
Additionally, the Spurlino Family YMCA
gymnasium is nearing completion, and
the Wesley Chapel YMCA has begun
the permitting process. We are truly
Building.
As we look to a bright future, we are
making headway with our capital
projects like the Tampa Heights
Development project and the Central
City YMCA, which have received final
approval from the Tampa City Council.
We look forward to these being a major
We are privileged to be here for our
communities whether it’s to provide
support following back-to-back storms,
ensuring we are there for respite,
childcare or to house first responders
– or to fill critical community voids by
launching necessary initiatives, we are
here FOR ALL.
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