2018 Annual Report Family Wellness, LLC is a non-profit organization whose mission is to inspire healthy lifestyles by connecting people in a fun environment.
FAMILY WELLNESS In 2018, Family Wellness celebrated 7 years as one of Fargo’s premier non-profit fitness facilities. Our 80,000 square foot facility offers a variety of activities for all ages.
Wellness is a lifestyle. It’s a lifelong journey of improving our mind, body, spirit and community. Family Wellness combines the missions of Sanford Health and the YMCA of Cass and Clay Counties to create a place where health and healing connect with people, programs and facilities. When we commit to a life of wellness, we are able to unlock the potential within us and inspire others to find their own inner strength. In short, togetherness is wellness.
of STUDENTS felt
MORE
COMFORTABLE
making HEALTHY
FOOD CHOICES
COOK WELL
Healthy Cooking in the Classroom | Family Wellness provided hands on cooking instruction to all 4th and 5th grade students of every Fargo, West Fargo and Moorhead Area public elementary school at no cost. In the 2017 -2018 school year we impacted over 3,700 students and taught children many different food preparation skills such as: opening cans, slicing, mixing, dry and wet measuring, and heat element safety.
“We are all in different stages of Parkinson’s, but with this program, we are in it together.” - Thomas, Parkinson’s Program Participant
MOVE WELL
FIT Start Youth Weight Management | FIT Start provides an innovative approach to weight management that incorporates youth physical activity along with healthy cooking and nutrition sessions. Youth can be referred to the program by Sanford Health providers and they receive a subsidized cost for enrolling which allows all people access to the program. Parkinson’s Program | Certified Family Wellness Trainers work with the Parkinson community to combine physical activity and interactive group sessions to help participants manage their symptoms in a fun, social, and supportive environment.
In 2018
12 FAMILIES were supported through the Family Support Program
LIVE WELL
Family Support Program | The Family Support Program provides relief to out of town families of extended stay hospital patients through facility access so they can work on their own wellness while supporting their loved one who is in the hospital. Youth Volunteer Corps | The Youth Volunteer Corps program focuses on nurturing youth ages 11-18 to become socially responsible leaders through volunteer opportunities in our community. From raking leaves at the Red River Zoo to making Holiday Cookies for the Dakota Boy’s and Girl’s Ranch, YVC is ready to continue to impact its volunteers and the community in 2019.
COMMUNITY IMPACT As a non-profit organization, Family Wellness is dedicated to providing need based community programming to children, adults, and families in our area. The Inspire Wellness Initiative allows us to bring programs out of our facility and into the community in order to help people Cook Well, Move Well and Live Well for life.
COOK WELL
Cook Well encourages better food choices through healthy cooking skills. Move Well motivates healthy lifestyles through physical activity for all ages. Live Well builds a vibrant community through volunteerism and support.
MOVE WELL
In 2018, $68,593 was raised for the Inspire Wellness Initiative Total Given Back to the Community
$104,264
• Need Based Memberships $48,868 • Program Scholarships $5,319 • Community Program Support $50,077
LIVE WELL
Because of you, we were able to serve the following in 2018 • Total People Served.............................................................................31,968 • Group Exercise Visits...........................................................................79,691 • Personal Training Sessions....................................................................5,518 • Exercise Is Medicine Participants.............................................................374 • League Enrollments..................................................................................124 • Swim School Enrollments......................................................................3,425 • Childcare Visits.....................................................................................28,297 • Community Healthy Cooking Outreach..................................................4,267 • Youth Enrichment Enrollment and Class Participation..............................696 • Youth Camp Enrollment............................................................................280 • Full and Part Time Employees..................................................................275
THANK YOU TO OUR $1,000+ DONORS! Allegiance Software BlackRidgeBANK Bremer Bank Cargill Corwin Automotive Group Dakota Medical Foundation Fargo Billiards & Gastropub FM Area Foundation
Go Far Events Life Fitness/Cybex Matrix Fitness Bill and Joan Matthaei Scheels South East Education Cooperative Widmer Roel
We thank our members for recognizing Family Wellness as the Best Place to Exercise 5 years running. Family Wellness is a partnership between Sanford Health and the YMCA of Cass and Clay Counties.
Interested in volunteering or getting involved? Email Angie, the Assistant Director at Angela.Hasbrouck@Sanfordhealth.org or Jenna, the Director at Jenna.Johnson@Sanfordhealth.org for more information!
2960 Seter Parkway, Fargo ND 58104 701.234.2400 | www.familywellnessfargo.org