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SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
MAKING AN IMPACT
TOGETHER
As a leading 4-star charity, the YMCA of the Suncoast is committed to strengthening the communities we serve. We believe personal and lasting change is best accomplished when people come together and work to invest in our children, our families, our health and our community as a whole.
With our commitment to advancing philanthropy, community engagement and our focus on giving everyone the opportunity to grow and thrive, we are able to change lives. It
is because of the generosity of our donors, members and partners we continue to serve our communities with programs such as swim lessons and Togetherhood
projects – helping to advance volunteerism.
Serving coastal areas of Florida, communities full of private
and public pools and being surrounded by lakes and rivers makes our strategic priority
of Water Safety a crucial component of the Y’s youth development efforts. Florida consistently ranks in the top 3 states for youth drownings, and
we believe it is our obligation to help reduce this tragic statistic. We work to provide life-saving programs at all of our branches including Safety Around Water week - an introductory swim program – provided at no extra cost to kids ages 5-12 years old. Each day, instructors instill a love of the water while helping kids and parents build safety skills and knowledge.
2022 IMPACT SNAPSHOT
$6.1 million
in total community investment through financial assistance to ensure participation in all programs among youth, adults and families facing financial hardship, in addition to, subsidized programs that fill community voids.
5,516
individuals were served at little or no cost thanks to the charitable contributions of Y members and donors.
6,218
children learned to swim and be safe around water.
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