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TAMPA METROPOLITAN AREA YMCA | Annual Report 2017
BETTER FOR ALL
For 129 years, the Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA has served as a place of possibility and promise for all residents
in Hillsborough and East Pasco counties. Unfortunately, in times when the true power of “us” is unknown to many and our bonds are fraying, we must do even more to enhance our human connections. That’s why the Y passionately focuses on strengthening communities.
Working with friends and partners like you, the Y provides everyone the opportunity to be healthy and thrive, to connect
with others, and contribute to a better community. Everything the Y does makes us – as individuals and a community – better.
Since 1889, the Tampa Y has stayed true to its mission to put Judeo-Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Our cause is to strengthen the foundations of community. We do this by supporting whole families, serving all ages, and infusing our core values of honesty, respect, responsibility and caring at all operational levels.
This annual report captures how the Tampa YMCA developed youth, strengthened our community and contributed to a better us in 2017, focusing on these top Vision 2020 strategic priorities:
» Closing the Achievement Gap
» Improving Tampa Bay’s Health and Well-Being » Teen Leadership Development
» Drowning Prevention
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