Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
See separate instructions.| (i) Name of supported organization |
(ii) EIN |
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions)) |
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document? |
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support? |
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.? |
(vii) Amount of support? |
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| Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) | (a) 2006 | (b) 2007 | (c) 2008 | (d) 2009 | (e) 2010 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .... | ||||||
| 2 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf....... | ||||||
| 3 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | ||||||
| 4 | Total. Add lines 1 through 3.. | ||||||
| 5 | The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f).. | ||||||
| 6 | Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | ||||||
| Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) | (a) 2006 | (b) 2007 | (c) 2008 | (d) 2009 | (e) 2010 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | ||||||
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. | ||||||
| 9 | Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. | ||||||
| 10 | Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets.. | ||||||
| 11 | Total support (Add lines 7 through 10). | ||||||






| Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) | (a) 2006 | (b) 2007 | (c) 2008 | (d) 2009 | (e) 2010 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . | 7,895,096 | 7,368,103 | 6,758,554 | 5,902,245 | 5,840,385 | 33,764,383 |
| 2 | Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose...... | 24,995,785 | 25,532,287 | 25,398,007 | 26,151,813 | 26,193,245 | 128,271,137 |
| 3 | Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513.. | ||||||
| 4 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf... | ||||||
| 5 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | ||||||
| 6 | Total. Add lines 1 through 5. | 32,890,881 | 32,900,390 | 32,156,561 | 32,054,058 | 32,033,630 | 162,035,520 |
| 7a | Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons... | 172,655 | 108,073 | 95,123 | 26,810 | 83,700 | 486,361 |
| b | Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year. | 0 | |||||
| c | Add lines 7a and 7b.. | 172,655 | 108,073 | 95,123 | 26,810 | 83,700 | 486,361 |
| 8 | Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) | 161,549,159 | |||||
| Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) | (a) 2006 | (b) 2007 | (c) 2008 | (d) 2009 | (e) 2010 | (f) Total | |
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| 9 | Amounts from line 6... | 32,890,881 | 32,900,390 | 32,156,561 | 32,054,058 | 32,033,630 | 162,035,520 |
| 10a | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. | 1,129,072 | 377,097 | 770,261 | 353,240 | 853,381 | 3,483,051 |
| b | Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 10a and 10b. | 1,129,072 | 377,097 | 770,261 | 353,240 | 853,381 | 3,483,051 |
| 11 | Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on. | ||||||
| 12 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.) | ||||||
| 13 | Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.). | 34,019,953 | 33,277,487 | 32,926,822 | 32,407,298 | 32,887,011 | 165,518,571 |




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Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.| Identifier | Return Reference | Explanation |
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| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 | THE GOVERNANCE BOARD WAS PROVIDED A COPY OF FORM 990 PLUS ALL SUPPORTING SCHEDULES AND STATEMENTS. THE BOARD THEN REVIEWED AND APPROVED FORM 990 FOR FILING. | |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | THE TAMPA METROPOLITAN AREA YMCA ADDRESSES THE ISSUE OF POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST THROUGH SEVERAL MEANS: (1) THE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY IS DISCUSSED AT EACH ORIENTATION MEETING FOR NEW BOARD MEMBERS; (2) THE ASSOCIATION DISCUSSES AT THE GOVERNANCE BOARD LEVEL THE IMPORTANCE OF TRANSPARENCY IN BUSINESS DEALINGS AND THE NEED FOR THE ENTIRE ORGANIZATION, VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF (EITHER DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY), TO BE FREE OF POTENTIAL CONFLICTS THAT MAY ARISE FROM ANY BUSINESS DEALINGS; (3) THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF THE TAMPA YMCA REGULARLY REVIEWS BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS IN AN EFFORT TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY; (4) IN ALL CASES POSSIBLE THE YMCA STRIVES TO OBTAIN THREE BIDS FOR EXPENDITURES GREATER THAN $1,500 TO ASSIST IN THE MATTER OF KEEPING TRANSACTIONS AT ARMS LENGTH; AND (5) ANNUALLY, THE STAFF RECEIVE FEEDBACK FROM AUDITORS REGARDING CONFIRMATIONS SENT TO DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, TRUSTEES, AND KEY EMPLOYEES WITH ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST (IN THE EVENT OF A POTENTIAL CONFLICT, THE STAFF INVESTIGATES UNTIL SATISFIED WITH COMPLIANCE). | |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 | THE TAMPA METROPOLITAN AREA YMCA UTILIZES HAY PLAN IN THE DETERMINATION OF APPROPRIATE SALARY LEVELS OF LIKE SIZED YMCA POSITIONS, IN CONJUNCTION WITH ANALYSIS OF OTHER YMCA AND NON-YMCA COMPARABILITY DATA. | |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | THE TAMPA METROPOLITAN AREA YMCA MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON INDIVIDUAL REQUEST. | |
| CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES: | FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: | NET UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS: 767,529. CHANGE IN DERIVATIVE LIABILITY -287,047. TOTAL TO FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: 480,482. |
| THE ASSOCIATION HAS AN AUDIT COMMITTEE THAT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR REVIEWING INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, SELECTING AND ENGAGING THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS, AND MONITORING THE AUDIT PROCESS. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE CONDUCTS A PLANNING MEETING WITH THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO DISCUSS KEY AREAS OF RISK AND DISCUSS THE OVERALL AUDIT APPROACH. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE IS INFORMED, AS NECESSARY, OF ANY ISSUES WHICH MIGHT ARISE DURING THE AUDIT. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE REVIEWS A DRAFT OF THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND MEETS WITH THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO DISCUSS THE RESULTS OF THE AUDIT. ONCE SATISFIED, THE AUDIT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO THE GOVERNANCE BOARD. THE ORGANIZATION HAS NOT CHANGED EITHER ITS OVERSIGHT PROCESS OR SELECTION PROCESS DURING THE YEAR. | ||
| ORGANIZATION'S MISSION STATEMENT | FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1 | ----MISSION---- THE TAMPA METROPOLITAN AREA YMCA IS A POWERFUL ASSOCIATION OF MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN OF ALL AGES AND FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE JOINED TOGETHER BY A SHARED PASSION: TO STRENGTHEN THE FOUNDATIONS OF THE TAMPA COMMUNITY. WE DO THIS THROUGH NURTURING THE POTENTIAL OF KIDS AND TEENS, PROMOTING HEALTHY LIVING AND FOSTERING A SENSE OF SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. AS ONE OF THE AREA'S LARGEST NONPROFITS, THE TAMPA Y PUTS JUDEO-CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY FOR ALL. --OVERVIEW-- FOR OVER 120 YEARS, THE TAMPA Y HAS WORKED TO CREATE A HEALTHIER TAMPA COMMUNITY, HELP KIDS AND FAMILIES, AND ENGAGE COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO WORK TOGETHER TO CREATE A BETTER TOMORROW. THE Y PROVIDES A PLACE FOR PEOPLE -- REGARDLESS OF AGE, INCOME OR BACKGROUND -- TO BE MORE HEALTHY, CONFIDENT, CONNECTED AND SECURE. FROM HEALTHY COOKING CLASSES FOR FAMILIES AND AFFORDABLE CHILDCARE FOR PARENTS TO VALUES-BASED YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMS AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLE ACTIVITIES FOR OLDER ACTIVE ADULTS, OUR PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES DEVELOP A HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY. THAT'S BECAUSE WE WORK TOGETHER WITH OUR VOLUNTEERS TO IDENTIFY CRITICAL NEEDS WITHIN THE TAMPA COMMUNITY THEN DEVELOP PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES THAT ADDRESS THOSE NEEDS. SOME OF THESE INITIATIVES INCLUDE: - IMPROVING HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION RATES FOR TAMPA TEENS - EDUCATING COMMUNITY MEMBERS ABOUT PREVENTION OF CHRONIC DISEASES,SUCH AS DIABETES, HEART DISEASE AND CANCER - REDUCING THE NUMBER OF DROWNINGS THROUGH SWIM SAFETY PROGRAMS - CREATING AN EDUCATION-BASED "PIPELINE TO SUCCESS" THAT HELPS KIDS BREAK THE CYCLE OF GENERATIONAL POVERTY - PROVIDING YOUTH SPORTS AND SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS THAT TEACH KIDS LIFE SKILLS LIKE PERSEVERANCE, JUDGMENT, LISTENING SKILLS AND THE IMPORTANCE OF WORKING TOGETHER - PROVIDING AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT WHILE TEACHING KIDS ABOUT HEALTHY LIVING, HEALTHY EATING AND BEING PHYSICALLY ACTIVE BY DOING THIS, WE CREATE MEANINGFUL, LASTING CHANGE. AND WE PROVIDE THAT CHANGE TO ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO NEED A PLACE TO GO TO FEEL MORE CONFIDENT, HEALTHY, CONNECTED AND SECURE. IN 2010, THE TAMPA Y SERVED MORE THAN 35,337 INDIVIDUALS (APPROX. ONE OUT OF EVERY FOUR PARTICIPANTS) AT LITTLE OR NO COST TO THE PARTICIPANT, THANKS TO THE CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS AND VOLUNTEER EFFORTS OF Y MEMBERS, VOLUNTEERS, COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND FOUNDATION SUPPORT. KEY TO THE TAMPA Y'S SUCCESS IS ITS VOLUNTEERS AND VISIONARY LEADERSHIP. THE ASSOCIATION'S GOVERNANCE BOARD AND INDIVIDUAL BRANCH ADVISORY BOARDS SET POLICY AND CONTINUOUSLY EVALUATE Y PROGRAMS AND OUTREACH TO ENSURE MISSION COMPLIANCE AND ALIGNMENT WITH COMMUNITY NEEDS. IN 2010, THE Y'S GOVERNANCE BOARD APPROVED VISION 2020, A STRATEGIC PLAN THAT FOCUSES US ON NURTURING THE POTENTIAL OF EVERY CHILD AND TEEN, IMPROVING TAMPA BAY'S HEALTH AND WELL-BEING, AND FOSTERING A SENSE OF SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY BY ESTABLISHING THREE BROAD PRIORITIES FOR THE Y: 1. FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT -- NURTURING THE POTENTIAL OF EVERY CHILD AND TEEN - HELP YOUTH CULTIVATE THE VALUES, SKILLS AND RELATIONSHIPS THAT LEAD TO POSITIVE BEHAVIORS, BETTER HEALTH AND EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT. 2. FOR HEALTHY LIVING -- IMPROVING TAMPA BAY'S HEALTH AND WELL-BEING - PREVENTION OF CHRONIC DISEASE - WORKPLACE WELLNESS - ADDRESSING HEALTH DISPARITIES AMONG THE HISPANIC/LATINO COMMUNITY 3. FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY -- GIVING BACK AND PROVIDING SUPPORT TO OUR NEIGHBORS - REDUCING GENERATIONAL POVERTY THROUGH EDUCATION - PREVENTION OF DEATH DUE TO DROWNING FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: THE Y BELIEVES EVERY CHILD DESERVES THE SUPPORT, GUIDANCE AND ENCOURAGEMENT TO BE WHO THEY ARE AND DISCOVER WHO THEY CAN BECOME. RESEARCH TELLS US THAT TO BECOME TOMORROW'S CONTRIBUTING, ENGAGED ADULTS, KIDS MUST HAVE AS MANY "DEVELOPMENTAL ASSETS" IN THEIR LIVES TODAY AS POSSIBLE. TO ACCOMPLISH THIS, THE TAMPA Y EMBRACED THE ABUNDANT ASSETS MODEL 11 YEARS AGO. THIS ENSURES ALL OF THE TAMPA Y'S YOUTH PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE 40 DEVELOPMENTAL ASSETS, OR "BUILDING BLOCKS," IDENTIFIED BY THE SEARCH INSTITUTE AS IMPORTANT FOR HEALTHY MORAL, EMOTIONAL, INTELLECTUAL AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN. TAMPA Y'S YOUTH PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO INTENTIONALLY INSTILL THESE ASSETS, AND SUPPORT THE HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THROUGH A VALUES-BASED CULTURE. IN 2010, THE TAMPA YMCA'S COMMITMENT TO NURTURING THE POTENTIAL OF EVERY CHILD AND TEEN WAS EVIDENT IN THE MANY PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES DESIGNED FOR BAY-AREA KIDS. IN TOTAL, 21,510 TEENS AND CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 12 PARTICIPATED IN Y PROGRAMS. FOR HEALTHY LIVING: OBESITY IS ON THE RISE IN AMERICA. IT'S ESTIMATED THAT 8 OUT OF 10 AMERICAN ADULTS OVER THE AGE OF 25 ARE OVERWEIGHT OR OBESE, AND 1 IN 4 HISPANIC COMMUNITY MEMBERS ARE AT AN UNHEALTHY WEIGHT. CHILDHOOD OBESITY IS NOW THE NO. 1 CONCERN OF PARENTS, WITH 1 IN 3 AMERICAN CHILDREN OVERWEIGHT. OBESITY CAN LEAD TO A VARIETY OF CHRONIC HEALTH ISSUES, INCLUDING DIABETES, HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE AND CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE. IN THE SULPHUR SPRINGS COMMUNITY THE Y IS PARTNERING WITH THE BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD FOUNDATION OF FLORIDA ON ITS EMBRACE A HEALTHY FLORIDA INITIATIVE. THE INITIATIVE FOCUSES ON ADDRESSING THE CAUSES OF CHILDHOOD OBESITY IN SIX FLORIDA COMMUNITIES, SULPHUR SPRINGS BEING ONE OF THOSE. OVER THE NEXT FIVE YEARS, THE Y WILL WORK WITH THE BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD FOUNDATION TO EDUCATE RESIDENTS ON HEALTHIER EATING HABITS, DECEPTIVE ADVERTISING, ACTIVE LIVING AND NEIGHBORHOOD SAFETY. ADDITIONALLY, THE Y WILL DEVELOP A VARIETY OF SOCIAL SERVICE PROGRAMS THAT ARE SPECIFICALLY TAILORED TO SULPHUR SPRINGS RESIDENTS. AS A COMMUNITY LEADER IN HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS, THE TAMPA Y HELPS FAMILIES UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANCE OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND A BALANCED DIET. WE OFFER A VARIETY OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT HELP COMMUNITY MEMBERS NAVIGATE THROUGH OBESITY AND CHRONIC ILLNESS. THESE INCLUDE THE Y DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM; THE Y'S PERSONAL EXERCISE PROGRAM; SALSA, SABOR Y SALUD (TARGETING THE HISPANIC/LATINO COMMUNITY); AND THE LIVESTRONG PROGRAM FOR CANCER SURVIVORS. SILVERSNEAKERS, FITNESS CLASSES FOR ACTIVE OLDER ADULTS, AND COMMUNITY-BUILDING OUTINGS FOR OLDER MEMBERS PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO GET HEALTHIER AND CONNECT WITH NEW FRIENDS. THE Y ALSO HOSTS A VARIETY OF EVENTS AND PROGRAMS THAT HELP FAMILIES RECONNECT WITH EACH OTHER WHILE GETTING HEALTHY. THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDE SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE ACTIVITIES, WHILE HELPING PARENTS BECOME POSITIVE HEALTH AND WELLNESS ROLE MODELS FOR THEIR CHILDREN. THESE INCLUDE FAMILY FITNESS CLASSES AND THE Y'S ANNUAL HEALTHY KIDS DAY. HEALTHY ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN ARE ALSO AVAILABLE DURING THE Y'S AFTERSCHOOL AND SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS. FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: AT THE TAMPA Y, WE BELIEVE LASTING PERSONAL AND SOCIAL CHANGE IS BEST ACCOMPLISHED WHEN WE ALL WORK TOGETHER TO INVEST IN OUR KIDS, OUR HEALTH AND OUR NEIGHBORS. WE WORK WITH OUR MEMBERS, BOARD MEMBERS, VOLUNTEERS, COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO CREATE LASTING CHANGE THAT POSITIVELY IMPACTS THE TAMPA COMMUNITY. THE SULPHUR SPRINGS NEIGHBORHOOD OF PROMISE IS ONE EXAMPLE OF OUR LONG-TERM COMMITMENT TO STRENGTHENING THE FOUNDATIONS OF COMMUNITY. BY ALIGNING SOCIAL SERVICES WITH EDUCATION, FAMILIES AND CHILDREN IN SULPHUR SPRINGS (ONE OF TAMPA'S MOST CHALLENGED NEIGHBORHOODS) ARE PROVIDED WITH THE TOOLS AND SUPPORT THEY NEED TO SUCCEED IN SCHOOL AND LIFE. TO DO THIS, WE'VE CREATED A PIPELINE TO SUCCESS THAT BEGINS AT BIRTH AND SPANS THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATIONS, PREPARING CHILDREN FOR COLLEGE OR CAREERS. ALONG THE PIPELINE, FAMILIES AND KIDS CAN ACCESS A HOST OF PROGRAMS THAT HELP THEM ACHIEVE THEIR ACADEMIC GOALS AND IMPROVE THEIR OVERALL HEALTH. THE FIRST PIECE OF THE PIPELINE WAS THE TAMPA Y'S SULPHUR SPRINGS COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER (CLC), WHICH WE OPENED THREE YEARS AGO. THE CLC PROVIDES ELEMENTARY STUDENTS WITH A SAFE AND SECURE ENVIRONMENT FOR AFTERSCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAMMING, EXTENDING THE LEARNING DAY AND YEAR. STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN HANDS-ON AND ENGAGING SKILL-BUILDING ACTIVITIES. ADDITIONALLY, THE CLC PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR TEACHERS, RANGING FROM ACTING AS LIAISONS WITH PARENTS TO PROVIDING THANKS DURING TEACHER APPRECIATION DAYS. THROUGH OUR WORK AT THE CLC AND SULPHUR SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, WE CAME TO REALIZE THAT TOO MANY CHILDREN ARE ENTERING KINDERGARTEN UNPREPARED, PLAYING CATCH-UP THE MINUTE THEY STEP FOOT IN THEIR CLASSROOMS. RECOGNIZING THAT A STRONG DEVELOPMENTAL FOUNDATION IS ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL TO STUDENTS ACHIEVING FUTURE EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS, WE'LL BREAK GROUND IN 2011 ON LAYLA'S HOUSE, AN EARLY CHILDHOOD COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER THAT WILL PROVIDE PARENTS AND CHILDREN, FROM BIRTH TO 5, WITH CHILD DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS, PARENT SUPPORT GROUPS AND PARENT-CHILD LITERACY PROGRAMS. LAYLA'S HOUSE WILL BE ONE OF THE EARLY CHILDHOOD COMPONENTS OF OUR PIPELINE. |
| OTHER NEIGHBORHOOD OF PROMISE PLANS ALSO INCLUDE A MIDDLE SCHOOL MENTORING PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES A SAFETY NET FOR TRANSITIONING FIFTH GRADERS, ADDITIONAL EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING SERVICES FOR YOUNG FAMILIES, AND IMPROVED ACCESS FOR FAMILIES TO RECEIVE HEALTH SERVICES. IN ADDITION TO THE SULPHUR SPRINGS NEIGHBORHOOD OF PROMISE, THE Y OFFERS A VARIETY OF COMMUNITY STRENGTHENING INITIATIVES AT OUR FACILITIES AND IN COMMUNITIES SURROUNDING OUR FACILITIES, INCLUDING ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP CAMPS FOR KIDS, MENTORING PROGRAMS FOR AT-RISK TEENS, AFFORDABLE CHILDCARE FOR UNDERSERVED FAMILIES AND ADAPTIVE LEARNING PROGRAMS FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY CHALLENGED KIDS. THERE ARE ALSO PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT HOME-BASED LICENSED CHILDCARE, MIGRANT OUTREACH AND COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERISM. THE Y ALSO TARGETS MINORITY YOUTH WHO ARE AT-RISK OF DROWNING BECAUSE OF A LACK OF SWIM SAFETY SKILLS AND/OR SWIM LESSONS. COMMUNITY BENEFIT: AT THE Y, WE BRING MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN TOGETHER IN A SHARED COMMITMENT TO ENSURE OPPORTUNITIES FOR EVERYONE TO LEARN, GROW AND THRIVE. ENSURING ACCESS TO ALL IN 2010, THE TAMPA Y PROVIDED $5,215,269 IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO YOUTH, INDIVIDUALS, AND FAMILIES TO ENSURE PARTICIPATION IN ALL PROGRAMS AMONG YOUTH, ADULTS AND FAMILIES FACING FINANCIAL HARDSHIP. NURTURING THE POTENTIAL OF KIDS AND TEENS THE TAMPA Y OFFERS A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS THAT DEVELOP THE WHOLE CHILD. THESE AGE-APPROPRIATE PROGRAMS BUILD THE DEVELOPMENTAL ASSETS NECESSARY FOR ALL CHILDREN TO THRIVE. IN ADDITION, THE TAMPA Y ENGAGES FAMILY MEMBERS IN PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES THAT SUPPORT A JOYFUL, HOLISTIC APPROACH TO FAMILY DEVELOPMENT. IN 2010, THE TAMPA Y SUPPORTED WORKING FAMILIES BY PROVIDING QUALITY CHILD CARE, EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT, AND AFTERSCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAMS THAT ENSURE THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF CHILDREN. ANOTHER WAY WE ENSURE THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF KIDS IS BY PROVIDING SWIM SAFETY OUTREACH ACTIVITIES THAT REDUCE THE NUMBER OF DEATHS DUE TO DROWNING. THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH THE TAMPA HOUSING AUTHORITY, THE HILLSBOROUGH WATER SAFETY TEAM AND THE CHILDREN'S BOARD OF HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, WE PROVIDE FREE SWIM LESSONS TO UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES. WE ALSO WORKED WITH THE SCHOOL DISTRICT TO DEVELOP A K-5 CURRICULUM TO BE USED BY PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHERS IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY. WE ALSO PROVIDE COMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH SWIM SAFETY TIPS AND SWIM SAFETY COMMUNITY EVENTS. | ||
| IMPROVING TAMPA BAY'S HEALTH AND WELL-BEING: THE Y IS A COMMUNITY LEADER IN HEALTH AND WELLNESS ISSUES. WE PROVIDE SUPPORT, GUIDANCE AND EXPERTISE IN HELPING PEOPLE PREVENT AND/OR OVERCOME CHRONIC ILLNESSES, SUCH AS DIABETES, CANCER, CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE AND HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE ASSOCIATED WITH OBESITY. MANY OF OUR PROGRAMS ARE INTENSIVE, SMALL-GROUP LESSONS THAT TARGET LIFESTYLE CHANGES THAT CAN MAKE A SIGNIFICANT DIFFERENCE IN A PERSON'S HEALTH. WE ALSO PROVIDE A PERSONAL EXERCISE PROGRAM, WHICH PAIRS MEMBERS UP WITH SPECIALLY TRAINED FITNESS PROFESSIONALS FOR ONE-ON-ONE SESSIONS TO ACHIEVE VERY SPECIFIC HEALTH GOALS. BUT BEING HEALTHY ISN'T JUST PHYSICAL. TO BE TRULY HEALTHY, A PERSON MUST FEEL LIKE HE/SHE IS PART OF A COMMUNITY. THAT'S WHY THE Y ALSO PROVIDES A HOST OF PROGRAMS GEARED AT BUILDING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES. FOR INSTANCE, OUR COMMUNITY'S ACTIVE OLDER ADULTS PARTICIPATE IN SILVERSNEAKERS FITNESS CLASSES, ATTEND POTLUCKS AND EVEN TAKE GROUP TRIPS. THESE ACTIVITIES PROVIDE SENIORS WITH A PLACE TO GO TO FEEL MORE CONNECTED. LIKEWISE, THE Y OFFERS A HOST OF PROGRAMS GEARED TOWARD PARENTS OF YOUNG CHILDREN. FROM MOTHERS OF PRESCHOOLERS GATHERINGS TO BODY MOVEMENT PLAY DATES, WE PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO FOR FAMILIES TO SPEND QUALITY TIME TOGETHER, LEARN DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE SKILLS AND MEET OTHER FAMILIES. FINALLY, THE Y OPENS ITS DOORS TO A VARIETY OF COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING PROVIDED BY OUR PARTNERS. THE TAMPA METROPOLITAN VIRTUAL SCHOOL PROVIDES COMPUTER ACCESS AND TUTORING TO AT-RISK STUDENTS AND UNDERSERVED FAMILIES, AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASSES ARE PROVIDED BY HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY AT SOME OF OUR FACILITIES. FOSTERING A SENSE OF SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AT THE TAMPA Y, WE BELIEVE LASTING PERSONAL AND SOCIAL CHANGE CAN ONLY COME ABOUT WHEN WE ALL WORK TOGETHER TO INVEST IN OUR KIDS, OUR HEALTH AND OUR NEIGHBORS. WE WORK WITH A HOST OF COMMUNITY PARTNERS, LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, OUR MEMBERS, OUR VOLUNTEERS AND OUR STAFF TO CHANGE LIVES. IN 2010, THE TAMPA Y MADE SIGNIFICANT IMPACTS TO THE TAMPA BAY COMMUNITY WITH THE HELP OF 8,918 VOLUNTEERS DONATING 46,723 HOURS TO COACH, MENTOR, ADVISE, FUNDRAISE AND GOVERN FOR THE ORGANIZATION. IN ADDITION, WE RAISED $6,921,712 IN PUBLIC SUPPORT INCLUDING INDIVIDUAL, BUSINESS, GOVERNMENT, FOUNDATION CONTRIBUTIONS AND GRANTS IN 2010, DEMONSTRATING BROAD SUPPORT OF EFFORTS AND WORK FROM THE TAMPA BAY COMMUNITY. MAKING A REAL, LASTING DIFFERENCE IN TAMPA VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF MEMBERS WORK TOWARD THE GREATER GOOD OF THE TAMPA Y ASSOCIATION, PLAYING A CRITICAL ROLE IN DEVELOPING AND EXPANDING THE BEST CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION IN THE TAMPA BAY AREA. EXCELLENCE IS OUR GOAL. BUILT INTO OUR PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES ARE EVALUATION TOOLS THAT HELP US MEASURE OUR IMPACT. WHEN WE MEASURE SUCCESS, WE'RE ABLE TO CREATE QUALITY PROGRAMMING THAT MEETS THE NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITY MEMBERS. WE'RE ALSO ABLE TO BETTER SHAPE EXISTING PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES THAT HAVE THE GREATEST POTENTIAL, AND THEN EXPAND THEIR OUTREACH TO BROADER AREAS WITHIN THE TAMPA BAY COMMUNITY. TO THAT END, THE TAMPA Y IS COMMITTED TO THE HIGHEST ETHICAL STANDARDS OF A PUBLIC CHARITY. WE ARE GOVERNED BY AND ACCOUNTABLE TO AN INDEPENDENT BOARD OF DIRECTORS, COMPRISED OF VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY LEADERS. AND WE HAVE EARNED THE PUBLIC TRUST THROUGH GOOD STEWARDSHIP OF OUR CHARITABLE DOLLARS. THROUGH OUR COMMITMENT TO DELIVERING EXCELLENCE IN PROGRAMMING AND THEN ENSURING ACCESS TO PROGRAMMING BY ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS, WE'VE ESTABLISHED OURSELVES AS A VALUABLE ASSET TO THE TAMPA COMMUNITY. SUMMARY: SINCE ITS INCEPTION, THE TAMPA Y HAS FOCUSED ON COMMUNITY SERVICE, EITHER BY OPENING OUR DOORS TO THOSE IN SEARCH OF LIVING HEALTHIER LIVES OR THROUGH OUTREACH ACTIVITIES THAT TAKE US BEYOND OUR Y WALLS AND INTO THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY. REGARDLESS OF AGE, INCOME OR BACKGROUND, WE DO NOT TURN AWAY ANYONE WHO NEEDS A PLACE TO GO TO BE MORE HEALTHY, CONFIDENT, CONNECTED OR SECURE. FOUNDED IN 1889, THE TAMPA Y IS THE OLDEST HUMAN SERVICE ORGANIZATION IN HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY AND A LEADER IN PROVIDING INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS THAT NURTURE THE POTENTIAL OF KIDS AND TEENS, PROMOTE HEALTHY LIVING AND FOSTER A SENSE OF SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. OUR 9 FAMILY FACILITIES, 5 WELLNESS CENTERS, OUTDOOR CENTER/CAMP AND NUMEROUS PROGRAM SITES ARE MUCH MORE THAN BRICKS AND MORTAR - THEY ARE A COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER IN THE HEART OF SULPHUR SPRINGS, AN OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CAMP IN RIVERVIEW FOR AFTERSCHOOLERS AND SUMMER CAMPERS, THE FIRST TEE OF TAMPA BAY GOLF SITES, A YOUTH AND FAMILY CENTER WITH A WATER PARK, 33 AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM SITES, AND 40 FAMILY HOME CHILDCARE PROVIDERS. THROUGH THESE SITES WE SERVE CHILDREN, TEENS, ACTIVE OLDER ADULTS, CANCER SURVIVORS, CHRONICALLY ILL COMMUNITY MEMBERS, AT-RISK YOUTH, INFANTS AND TODDLERS, AND FAMILIES. MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE TAMPA Y AND HOW WE STRENGTHEN THE FOUNDATIONS OF THE TAMPA COMMUNITY CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.TAMPAYMCA.ORG. | ||
| CHILDCARE AND FAMILY SERVICES: TAMPA Y'S CHILDCARE SERVICES PROVIDE PROGRAMS THAT FOSTER THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN, PARENTS AND FAMILIES. USING THE Y'S ABUNDANT ASSETS MODEL, YMCA SUCCESS AFTERSCHOOL AND SUMMER DAY CAMP PROGRAMS PREPARE CHILDREN FOR THE FUTURE BY PROVIDING AN ASSET-RICH, VALUES-BASED HIGH QUALITY FOUNDATION. YMCA SUCCESS AFTERSCHOOL SUPPORTS CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES BY ALLOWING PARENTS TO BALANCE WORK AND LIFE RESPONSIBILITIES, WITH THE CONFIDENCE THAT THEIR CHILDREN ARE THRIVING IN A SAFE, ASSET-RICH, SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT. PARTICIPATING CHILDREN ARE PROVIDED TUTORING AND HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE, HEALTHY ACTIVITIES AND HEALTHY SNACKS. FOR PARENTS WHO CANNOT AFFORD THE FULL FEE, CARE IS PROVIDED ON A SLIDING FEE SCALE, BASED ON NEED. COMPREHENSIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: BY PROVIDING PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE KIDS AND TEENS WITH POSITIVE ACTIVITIES AND ROLE MODELS, THE TAMPA Y NURTURES THE POTENTIAL OF TAMPA-AREA YOUTH. Y ACTIVITIES ENABLE A CHILD TO SET GOALS, WORK TOWARD ACHIEVING THESE GOALS AND GET THE SUPPORT THEY NEED FROM ENGAGED, COMMITTED ADULTS. THE Y BELIEVES A CONFIDENT KID TODAY CREATES CONTRIBUTING AND ENGAGED ADULTS TOMORROW, AND WE ACHIEVE THIS THROUGH THE ABUNDANCE ASSETS MODEL. BELOW ARE A HANDFUL OF HIGHLIGHTS IN 2010 YOUTH DEVELOPMENT WORK AT THE Y: - THE Y'S TEEN ACHIEVERS PROGRAM PROVIDES AT-RISK TEENS WITH INTENSIVE ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE, ADULT MENTORS AND JOB-SHADOWING OPPORTUNITIES. - A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD FLORIDA FOUNDATION PROVIDES FAMILIES AND KIDS WITH HEALTH PROGRAMS THAT SPECIFICALLY MEET THEIR NEEDS. THIS PARTNERSHIP IS PART OF THE SULPHUR SPRINGS NEIGHBORHOOD OF PROMISE INITIATIVE. - VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS: THE TAMPA Y PROVIDES YOUTH WITH NUMEROUS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES, INCLUDING THE "DO SOMETHING GOOD" PROGRAM AND COLLABORATES WITH OTHER COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS. - LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS: YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT AND LEADERS' CLUBS ARE TWO OF THE MANY LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE TEENS WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO DEVELOP SKILLS, BUILD SELF-CONFIDENCE AND BECOME LEADERS OF TOMORROW. - YOUTH MEMBERSHIP SCHOLARSHIPS PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS TO ENJOY A SAFE PLACE, PROMOTING HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO GANG ACTIVITY. - ADAPTIVE PROGRAMS OFFER CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS THE OPPORTUNITY TO BENEFIT FROM PROGRAMS THEY WOULD NOT NORMALLY BE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN. FROM SWIMMING AND ART CLASSES TO SUMMER CAMP AND SPORTS PROGRAMMING, THE TAMPA Y IS ONE OF A HANDFUL OF ORGANIZATIONS OFFERING ADAPTIVE PROGRAMMING IN THE TAMPA BAY AREA. THE Y HAS LONG RECOGNIZED THAT INVOLVEMENT IN SPORTS CAN HAVE A LASTING IMPACT IN PROVIDING YOUTH WITH A SAFE ENVIRONMENT TO DEVELOP PHYSICALLY AND MENTALLY. AT THE TAMPA Y, YOUTH SPORTS ARE USED AS A MEANS TO GATHER YOUTH AND IMMUNIZE THEM AGAINST NEGATIVE BEHAVIORS. ALL Y YOUTH SPORTS ACTIVITIES ARE INFUSED WITH THE 40 DEVELOPMENTAL ASSETS. YMCA PROGRAMS SUCH AS BASKETBALL, AQUATICS, AND GOLF ARE THE VEHICLES TO CONNECTING WITH YOUNG PEOPLE TO BUILD VALUES, SELF CONFIDENCE, RESPECT AND TEAMWORK. HEALTH AND WELLNESS: CENTRAL TO THE TAMPA Y'S MISSION IS CREATING A HEALTHIER TAMPA COMMUNITY. Y HEALTH ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMS STRESS THE IMPORTANCE OF A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE THROUGH EXERCISE, PROPER NUTRITION, HEALTH EDUCATION AND STRESS MANAGEMENT .IN 2010, THE TAMPA Y OFFERED NUMEROUS HEALTH ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMS, INCLUDING THE Y DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM, THE LIVESTRONG PROGRAM, SILVERSNEAKERS, PERSONAL EXERCISE PROGRAM, PROGRAMS IN SWIMMING, GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL EXERCISE, WALKING AND RUNNING CLUBS, EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS IN HEALTH AND NUTRITION, AND HEALTHY COOKING CLASSES. ADDITIONALLY, THE TAMPA Y HAS MADE A SIGNIFICANT COMMUNITY IMPACT THROUGH ACTIVATE AMERICA PROGRAMS, SUCH AS HEALTHY KIDS DAY AND SALSA, SABOR Y SALUD FOR SPANISH-SPEAKING COMMUNITY MEMBERS, WHICH COMBAT ADULT AND CHILDHOOD OBESITY. OTHER COMMUNITY INITIATIVES: FAMILY CHILD CARE PLUS (FCCP) -FCCP IS AN EARLY CHILDHOOD TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM THAT HAS PROVIDED SPECIALIZED TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF CHILD CARE AND EDUCATION IN LICENSED FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES (FCCH) SINCE 1994. FCCP HELPLINE SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE FOR OVER 700 LICENSED FAMILY CHILD-CARE HOMES IN HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY. ADDITIONALLY, INTENSIVE HOME-BASED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED FOR LICENSED FAMILY CHILD-CARE PROVIDERS PURSUING CREDENTIALS SUCH AS NAFCC ACCREDITATION, THE NATIONAL CDA AND THE MASTER PROVIDER. ALL SERVICES ARE PROVIDED AT NO COST. IN 2010, 40 PROVIDERS COMPLETED THE PROGRAM. THE FCCP PROGRAM IS FUNDED BY THE CHILDREN'S BOARD OF HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $246,540. FAMILY CHILD CARE - TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE (FCC-TA) - FCC-TA IS AN EARLY CHILDHOOD TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM THAT SERVES CLIENTS IN RURAL HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY. FCC-TA PROVIDES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS WORKING TOWARD ATTAINMENT OF FAMILY CHILD CARE PROVIDER LICENSURE. THE OPPORTUNITY TO START A HOME BUSINESS FOR MANY IN THE RURAL AREAS IS AN INCENTIVE AS IT INCREASES ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY. THE PRIMARY GOAL OF FCC-TA IS TO INCREASE THE ACCESS TO CHILD CARE IN A DEVELOPING AREA OF HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, AND TO IMPROVE THE SUCCESS RATE OF LICENSURE FOR INTERESTED INDIVIDUALS. TWENTY-TWO NEW INDIVIDUALS WERE PROVIDED SERVICES IN 2010, 15 OF WHOM RECEIVED THEIR LICENSE TO OPERATE A FAMILY CHILDCARE HOME. . THE CHILDREN'S BOARD OF HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, THROUGH A SUBCONTRACT WITH THE RURAL SOCIAL SERVICES PARTNERSHIP IN THE AMOUNT OF $78,648, FUNDS THE FCC-TA PROGRAM. LEADING TOWARD A SAFER SCHOOL (LTSS) - LEADING TOWARD A SAFER SCHOOL, WHICH ENDED JUNE 30, 2010 WHEN FUNDING EXPIRED, WAS A UNIQUE SCHOOL-COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP DESIGNED TO ADDRESS SCHOOL VIOLENCE - A BARRIER TO ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND PROGRESS - THROUGH EDUCATION AND INVOLVEMENT OF FACULTY, STUDENTS AND PARENTS IN A MODERATE- TO HIGH-POVERTY SCHOOL. THE ENTIRE SCHOOL POPULATION BENEFITTED FROM THE PROGRAM; OVER 700 STUDENTS, AS WELL AS THEIR TEACHERS AND PARENTS, WERE ENGAGED IN THE FIRST FULL-SCHOOL IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ANTI-VIOLENCE CURRICULUM OWNING UP IN FLORIDA. THIS PILOT PROGRAM, CONDUCTED AT BUCHANAN MIDDLE SCHOOL, WAS DESIGNED TO LAY A FOUNDATION FOR STUDENT-DRIVEN SAFETY AND SCHOOL ENGAGEMENT. LTSS WAS FUNDED BY THE OUNCE OF PREVENTION FUND OF FLORIDA, THE CHILDREN'S BOARD OF HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY AND THE TAMPA Y'S BUILDING STRONG KIDS CAMPAIGN IN THE AMOUNT OF $191,782. HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS PROVIDED FACILITY SPACE FOR THE PROGRAM. PARTNERS OF HILLSBOROUGH - PARTNERS IS A CHILD WELFARE DIVERSION PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES TO FAMILIES WHO ARE AT-RISK FOR ENTERING THE LOCAL CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM, OR WHO ARE CARING FOR RELATIVE CHILDREN. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED BY FOUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS UNDER TWO CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS: PARENTS AS PARTNERS AND KINSHIP SUPPORT SERVICES. THE Y SERVES AS THE ADMINISTRATIVE LEAD FOR THE COLLABORATIVE THAT IS JOINTLY FUNDED BY THE CHILDREN'S BOARD OF HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, HILLSBOROUGH KIDS, INC. AND THE UNITED WAY. IN 2010 PARTNERS SERVED 800 FAMILIES IN THE TWO PROGRAMS. SPECIAL NEEDS AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMMING - THE TAMPA Y CHILDCARE SERVICES BRANCH OFFERS AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS THAT PRACTICE INCLUSION, ENABLING CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES TO WORK IN NATURAL ENVIRONMENTS WITH PEERS WHO DO NOT HAVE DISABILITIES. THE STANDARD SCHEDULE INCLUDES HOMEWORK TIME, ENRICHMENT CENTERS, ASSET-BUILDING, CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, SNACKS AND CHOICE CENTERS. THE ENRICHMENT CENTERS INCLUDE LITERACY (NOT ONLY BOOKS, BUT ALSO CREATIVE WRITING AND MORE; IN THIS CENTER CHILDREN CAN READ INDIVIDUALLY, WITH A PARTNER, OR A STAFF PERSON WILL BE STATIONED IN THIS AREA TO DO GROUP READING), MATH (FOCUSED ON THE BASICSFACTS, DRILLS, AND GAMES THAT PROMOTE THESE SKILLS). THE PHYSICAL FITNESS PORTION OF THE CURRICULUM ENSURES THAT ALL CHILDREN PARTICIPATE IN A PHYSICAL ACTIVITY FOR 30 MINUTES EACH DAY. THESE ACTIVITIES HAVE BEEN DEVELOPED BY THE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY SPECIALIST AND INCLUDE LARGE GROUP ACTIVITIES, ALTERNATE ACTIVITIES AND INDOOR RAINY DAY ACTIVITIES. THE USE OF THIS CURRICULUM IS MONITORED BY PROGRAM STAFF ON A WEEKLY BASIS. SPECIAL NEEDS AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMMING IS SUPPORTED BY UNITED WAY OF TAMPA BAY AND THE TAMPA Y'S ANNUAL COMMUNITY CAMPAIGN. | ||
| SOURCES AND USES OF FUNDING FOR YMCA PROGRAMS: INTERNALLY GENERATED FUNDS EACH YEAR, HUNDREDS OF TAMPA YMCA VOLUNTEERS ARE ASKED TO RAISE DOLLARS FOR THE BUILDING STRONG KIDS CAMPAIGN TO ASSIST THOSE WHO NEED FINANCIAL HELP TO PARTICIPATE IN YMCA PROGRAMS DELINEATED BELOW. Y DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM LIVESTRONG AT THE Y ACTIVE OLDER ADULT PROGRAMS ADAPTIVE GYMNASTICS ADAPTIVE AQUATICS & FITNESS SUMMER CAMPS LEARN TO SWIM YOUTH SPORTS COMMUNITY OUTREACH ACTIVITIES GENDER SPECIFIC PROGRAMS FIRST TEE OF TAMPA BAY/YMCA AFTERSCHOOL/SUMMER PROGRAMS TEEN AFTER-SCHOOL/SUMMER PROGRAMS HEALTHY START YOUNGLIFE TEEN NIGHTS TEEN LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS SUMMER DAY PROGRAMS MEMBERSHIP COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER AT SULPHUR SPRINGS UNITED WAY: THE UNITED WAY HAS SUPPORTED THE Y FOR MORE THAN 70 YEARS. IN 2010, THE UNITED WAY CONTRIBUTED $460,211, WHICH ENABLED THE TAMPA Y TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR SUMMER DAY CAMP PROGRAMS AT THE BOB GILBERTSON CENTRAL CITY AND NORTHWEST HILLSBOROUGH FAMILY YMCAS, KINSHIP CARE, PARTNERS OF HILLSBOROUGH 2 (SYLVIA THOMAS CENTER), FOUR SUCCESS CENTERS, AFTER-SCHOOL SERVICES FOR SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN, GENDER-SPECIFIC YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS, OLDER ADULT PROGRAMMING, AND GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. THE UNITED WAY ALSO ENTRUSTED THE TAMPA Y WITH $151,422 TO ACT AS A "PASS-THROUGH" AGENCY FOR THE PARTNERS OF HILLSBOROUGH. FOUNDATIONS AND GRANTS: THE YMCA RECEIVES FUNDING, OFTEN REFERRED TO AS "GRANTS," FROM OUTSIDE ORGANIZATIONS. THESE GRANTS FUND SPECIFIC PROGRAMS WITH DEFINITIVE GOALS, OUTCOME OBJECTIVES AND TIMELINES. SOURCES OF GRANTS INCLUDE: - FOUNDATIONS - INDEPENDENT CORPORATE, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS. - GOVERNMENT - LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS FOR HUMAN SERVICES. |
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