OUR IMPACT
Fueled by our purpose and guided by our principles, the Y creates real, measurable impact through prevention-based service in these areas.
AREAS OF FOCUS YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
HEALTHY LIVING
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
We are closing the achievement gap for low-income, high-risk children with intensive academic and life skills intervention in our preschools, arts & civic programs, summer camps, and before and after school programs.
We are preventing chronic disease and promoting wellness for adults and children through well-equipped facilities and a myriad of evidencebased programs that encourage a culture of healthy living.
With our doors open to all, we work to bridge the gaps that divide people and neighborhoods across our community. Together, we strengthen spirit, mind, and body for all - especially those who need us most.
• OUR MISSION • To put Judeo-Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.
COMMUNITY PARTNERS STRONG IN PARTNERSHIP, OUR SUPPORTERS INCLUDE
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American Diabetes Association
Hancock Bank
St. Petersburg Free Clinic
American Medical Association
Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital
St. Petersburg Yacht Club
Bank of America
Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas County
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
BayCare/St. Anthony’s Hospital
Pinellas County School Board
Tampa Bay Rays
Bright House Networks
Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office
Tampa Bay Times Fund
Chick-Fil-A Foundation
Power Design, Inc.
United Way of the Suncoast
City of St. Petersburg
Publix Super Markets Charities
Walmart Foundation
Community Foundation of Tampa Bay
Raymond James Financial
Wells Fargo Insurance Services
Early Learning Coalition of Pinellas County
Roy M. Speer Foundation
YMCA of the USA
Florida Blue
Sabal Trust Company
Full community partners list: stpeteymca.org.
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT Nurturing the Potential of Every Child and Teen
CRITICAL SOCIAL ISSUES AFFECTING OUR COMMUNITIES • Erosion in social-emotional development leading to negative youth behaviors • Increase in academic disparity among children and teens of different backgrounds • Inadequate adult and community sports
OUR DESIRED OUTCOMES Youth in Y programs demonstrate improvement in the skills needed for successful living.
Youth in Y programs demonstrate improvement in academic proficiency from birth to career.
The Y incorporates a holistic approach to development in its youth-serving programs.
The Y advocates to make youth development a priority at the local, state, and national levels.
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HEALTHY LIVING
Improving the Nation’s Health & Well-Being
CRITICAL SOCIAL ISSUES AFFECTING OUR COMMUNITIES • High rates of chronic disease and obesity (child & adult) • Needs associated with an aging population • Health inequities among people of different backgrounds
OUR DESIRED OUTCOMES People achieve their personal health and well-being goals.
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People reduce the common risk factors associated with chronic disease.
The healthy choice is the easy, accessible, and afforable choice.
Emphasize prevention for all, whether people are healthy, at-risk, or reclaming their health.
Partner with the key stakeholders who influence health and wellbeing.
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Giving Back and Providing Support to Our Neighbors
CRITICAL SOCIAL ISSUES AFFECTING OUR COMMUNITIES • Increasing social isolation and disconnection from communities • Lack of community involvement and civic engagement (give, volunteer, advocate) • Community support systems not keeping pace with changing demographics and family structures
OUR DESIRED OUTCOMES People give their time, talent, and treasure in support of community needs.
Diverse, underserved, and isolated communities feel supported by Ys.
Support policies, laws, and regulations that strengthen the well-being of communties.
Collaborate to develop local solutions that address key issues facing communties.
Model principles of diversity & inclusion in leadership, staff, programs, and strategies. 5
Over the past 15 years, our Y has invested over
$25 MILLION IN CAPITAL PROJECTS within the Greater St. Petersburg community.
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our Y has fused timeless tradition with progressive innovation to effect lasting change throughout Greater St. Petersburg.
COMMUNITY INDIVIDUALS SERVED
INDIVIDUAL DONORS Top-rated nonprofit for two consecutive years:
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Our Y is the largest school-age childcare provider in St. Petersburg.
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at-risk youth participated in our Prodigy Program, which encourages imagination and creativity to form a unique sense of identity through the arts.
students from three local high schools were provided with opportunities to experience the workings of the legislative and judicial process through Florida YMCA Youth In Government.
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children and teens enrolled in our award-winning dance program which was chosen as an audition location for the Joffrey Ballet School in New York City.
The YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg has helped to improve the lives of its
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participated in aquatics activities, including the Tampa Bay Rays’ “Be Water Smart From the Start” water safety program. 11
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seniors participated in our Active Older Adult programs, which bring adults together through health and wellness activities to form friendships that enhance their quality of life.
With 117,495 visits in 2015, our YMCA is the largest SilverSneakersÂŽ single site provider in Florida.
people took control of their health in the YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program by adopting and maintaining healthy habits to reduce their chances of developing Type 2 diabetes.
participated in our LIVESTRONG at the Y program. This free 12-week program helps patients move through and beyond their cancer recovery program in spirit, mind and body.​ 13
In 2015, we provided
in scholarships to those in need in our community.
provided subsidies to qualified individuals and families, allowing them to enjoy membership benefits.
enabled children to learn, grow, and thrive at before and after school care, summer camp, and Y-Achievers.
gave children the opportunity to learn new skills in a variety of YMCA programs, including swim and dance.
were served to children through our summer food program. 14
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youth and adults were given a traditional Christmas through our 25th annual Neighbor-to-Neighbor Christmas Program.
community members attended our 14th Annual YMCA Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast, which connected and inspired change and growth for the city of St. Petersburg.
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attended our YMCA Healthy Kids Day, a national Y event encouraging children and families to stay active, healthy, and connected.
were donated to underserved youth at our multiple YMCA Back-to-School events. These children also received ample school supplies to prepare them for success throughout the school year. 17
CORPORATE OFFICE 600 1st Avenue North, Suite #201 St. Petersburg, FL 33701 Phone: 727-895-9622 Fax: 727-894-0382 SCHOOL AGE ADMINISTRATION 600 1st Avenue North, Suite #201 St. Petersburg, FL 33701 Phone: 727-895-9622 Fax: 727-894-0382 JIM & HEATHER GILLS YMCA 3200 1st Avenue South St. Petersburg, FL 33712 Phone: 727-328-9622 Fax: 727-490-9630
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
EXECUTIVE STAFF
David Neely
David Jezek
Chair/Chief Volunteer Officer
President/CEO
William G. Ulbricht
Tim Staley
Vice Chair
G. Andrew Williams Treasurer
Jane Link Ferguson Secretary --------------Stephenson Anderson
Executive Vice President/COO
Ashley Ryneska Vice President of Marketing & Communications
Caroline Bloodworth Director of Finance
Carla Struckhoff Director of Human Resources
Christopher R. Bell
Barbara White
David S. Cox
Executive Child Care Director
Dick Crippen
Jacqui Frehling
Mary Evertz Harvey A. Ford Billy Greene Jeanice Harring James S. Henderson Jana L. Jones
Executive Director, Jim & Heather Gills YMCA
Beth Maday Executive Director, Bardmoor YMCA
Deborah D. Figgs-Sanders Executive Director, Childs Park YMCA
Elena Stowers Executive Director, Harbordale YMCA
Joseph H. Lang
Ashley Fogel
David McEachern
Academy Director, Bardmoor YMCA Preschool Academy
William Battle McQueen
Maura Durliat
Susan Mittermayr
Academy Director, Speer YMCA Preschool Academy
Cindy Rose
Kieran Gabel
Melissa J. Rutland J. Mark Rutledge Mark Stalker
Director of Healthy Communities
Alexandra Licwinko Director of Educational Advancement
William H. Stover William G. Tapp David Wilbanks Luke Williams
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