STRENGTHENING THE FOUNDATIONS OF COMMUNITY YMCA OF GREATER LOUISVILLE Strategic Vision 2015-2018
THE YMCA OF GREATER LOUISVILLE’S MISSION:
To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
OUR FOCUS AREAS YOUTH DEVELOPMENT HEALTHY LIVING SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
OUR VOICE These attributes describe how the Y will consistently look, feel and sound. DETERMINED To devote full strength and concentrated attention to our cause NURTURING To care for, support and help develop through encouragement GENUINE To be honest and open in relationships with others HOPEFUL To take an optimistic or positive view of future outcomes WELCOMING To accept neighbors eagerly, warmly, hospitably and as equal participants
YMCA OF GREATER LOUISVILLE Strategic Vision 2015-2018
CONNECTING PEOPLE By creating powerful and uplifting relationships, the Y will improve the quality of life of our members, increase involvement in our community and deepen compassion through meaningful connections.
AS A RESULT OF THE Y’S WORK: Recognizing that belonging is a basic need, small groups of people will be brought together based on shared affinity, mutual accountability and developing a hopeful and optimistic outlook for the future. The Compassionate City movement will become part of how our Y will think and act. Achievement, well-being, volunteerism and philanthropy will be a part of how people participating in YMCA activities are engaged and impacted. YMCA membership affiliation will be reexamined to determine effective ways of connecting people of various backgrounds, generations and economic abilities to each other, the community and the YMCA.
YMCA OF GREATER LOUISVILLE Strategic Vision 2015-2018
HEALTH Good health is central to a happy, thriving community and the YMCA works every day to contribute to better health and promote health equity.
AS A RESULT OF THE Y’S WORK: Our community will foster healthy behaviors for everyone with an emphasis on improving nutrition and increasing opportunities for physical activity, thereby contributing to a reduction in chronic disease and improving quality of life. Opportunities will be provided for our children to experience a sense of health and well-being from crib to college. The link between health and education will be broadly recognized. The Y will be a community leader in public health policy issues and advocate for health equity.
YMCA OF GREATER LOUISVILLE Strategic Vision 2015-2018
EDUCATION Education is fundamental to a strong community. Families in our community will see the YMCA as a strong advocate for academic and career success.
AS A RESULT OF THE Y’S WORK: Students in our community will successfully navigate the education pipeline, leading to completion of high school and being prepared for post-secondary education and fulfilling careers. Achievement gaps in the academic performance of student groups throughout our community will be reduced. The YMCA will lead the way in creating healthy out-of-school time programs and opportunities for all students. Collaboration will be a key component. The YMCA will recognize the critical relationship between a healthy community and a well-educated community and be a trusted source for guidance and activities promoting spiritual, mental and physical health.
YMCA OF GREATER LOUISVILLE Strategic Vision 2015-2018
ACCESSIBILITY The community reported that accessibility means more than financial assistance. The Y will work every day to welcome and encourage everyone in our community.
AS A RESULT OF THE Y’S WORK: Economic, geographic and cultural barriers will be minimized, allowing individuals to thrive and experience their greatest potential. Multicultural and multilingual communications will be used to share our values and bring people together in a safe and welcoming environment. Cultural education and competence will become an increasing priority.
YMCA OF GREATER LOUISVILLE Strategic Vision 2015-2018
HOLDING IT ALL TOGETHER CHARACTER AND ETHICS These Aspirations of the YMCA of Greater Louisville are held together by our commitment to Character Development and Ethics.
THE YMCA OF GREATER LOUISVILLE’S CORE VALUES Each year, 100,000 people in the Greater Louisville area will be encouraged to make decisions based on the Y’s core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility. Values-based personal decisions and accountability will be recognized as fundamental to building a strong and healthy community. A strong work ethic will be emphasized. The Y will lead by example in promoting a better trained, more productive and healthier workforce for our community.
CARING • HONESTY • RESPECT • RESPONSIBILITY Just as this bracelet binds these pages, our core values unite us. They guide our behavior, our interactions with others and our decisions. We believe these values build strong character in youth and adults. That strength of character supports ethical behavior in all facets of life.
YMCA OF GREATER LOUISVILLE Strategic Vision 2015-2018 ymcalouisville.org