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TAMPA METROPOLITAN AREA YMCA | Annual Report 2017
The Tampa YMCA’s commitment to nurturing the potential of every child and teen is evident in the many programs and activities designed for local kids.
FOR A BETTER US YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
In 2017, 23,655 teens and children cultivated values, life skills and positive relationships in various Y programs like youth sports, day camps and teen leadership development programs.
The Tampa Y believes all children and teens have potential. But research shows many kids from underserved and low-income families need extra support
in reaching this potential.
They often start kindergarten underprepared and fall behind their peers as they progress through school. As long as this achievement gap exists, most of these young people will reach adulthood intellectually, socially and emotionally unprepared to succeed. This fundamentally changes the fabric of our
communities – these kids are more likely to become teen parents, engage in criminal activities, suffer from mental health issues, and are more likely to be unemployed or underemployed. The Y works with caregivers, students and schools across the Tampa Bay area 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.
2017 IMPACT SNAPSHOT:
9,328
kids received educational support through early
learning, afterschool, childcare and summer camp.
10,348young athletes learned teamwork and stayed active in youth sports.
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