FOR A BETTER US. Annual Report 2015 YMCA OF METRO NORTH
EVERY DAY, OUR COMMUNITY FACES NEW CHALLENGES THAT CREATE A GREATER NEED FOR THE WORK WE DO. TOGETHER, WE TAKE ON THE CHALLENGES THAT SHAPE OUR FUTURE. FROM TACKLING THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP TO TEACHING HEALTHY HABITS FOR A LIFETIME OR GIVING PEOPLE THE CHANCE TO STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH VOLUNTEERING, EVERYTHING THE Y DOES IS IN SERVICE OF BUILDING A BETTER US. YMCA DONORS, VOLUNTEERS, MEMBERS, AND PARTNERS LIKE YOU MAKE THE DIFFERENCE. FOR A BETTER YOU. FOR A BETTER COMMUNITY. FOR A BETTER US.
Dear Members, Volunteers, Donors and Friends: Every day, the YMCA of Metro North gives our community the support it needs to learn, grow and thrive. From lifesaving swim lessons to healthy food choices, diabetes prevention to athletics, preschool to dance classes, everything we do helps strengthen our neighborhoods and the people who live here. Everything the Y does is in service of making us – as individuals and a community – better. We are proud to provide everyone the opportunity to be healthy and thrive, to connect with others, and contribute to a better community. Thanks to our donors, members and supporters, the Y is able to make an impact on those that need it most. Your generosity of the YMCA of Metro North Annual Fund made it possible to provide $1,300,000 in scholarships, financial assistance and free services to thousands of children, adults, families and seniors this past year. 2015 was a big year for the YMCA of Metro North. It saw the creation of a new Partnership Program designed for people with disabilities and the expansion of the LIVESTRONG wellness program for cancer survivors. A new preschool opened at the Torigian Family YMCA, a lobby renovation was generously donated in Melrose, the Lynn YMCA youth groups spoke out against big tobacco and the Saugus Family YMCA welcomed a new executive director. And in-between it all, our seven locations were open daily providing our communities with the best youth development, healthy living and social responsibility programming. Every day, our community faces new challenges that create a greater need for the work we do. YMCA donors, volunteers, members, and partners like you make the difference. Together, we will do everything in our power to build a better you and a better community, all so we can build a better us! Thank you for your continued support of the Y and our cause. With gratitude,
Bruce Macdonald
John J. Smolinsky
YMCA OF METRO NORTH COMMUNITY IMPACT
People Served: 63,000 Youth in YMCA Child Care:
2,080
Full and Part Time Employees:
1,011
Communities Served: Peabody, Lynn, Saugus, Melrose, Stoneham, Lynnfield, Wakefield, Revere, Nahant Volunteers: With a focus on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, Y volunteers give men, women, and children of all ages and from all walks of life the resources and support they need to be healthy, confident, connected and secure. Our volunteers are a big part of what makes the Y such an impactful organization. Without the hard work and dedication of our hundreds of volunteers, the success of our special events and other programs throughout the year would not be possible. A special thank you to all of our amazing volunteers! Number of Volunteers:
233
Total Volunteer Time:
2720 hours
Total Value of Volunteer Time:
$64,083
Opportunities for all at the YMCA of Metro North Giving everyone the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive! Children and Teens (1-17): The YMCA of Metro North serves over 20,000 kids and teens, providing a wide range of activities to nurture potential, including teen clubs, sports leagues, family nights, and community service projects. Low-Income Families: Our YMCA provides quality, affordable child care and opens all our programs to working families regardless of their income level. Seniors (65+): Programs including aquatics, senior fitness, and walking clubs ensure that older adults have every opportunity to connect with one another and engage in meaningful activites. Everyone is Welcome: We provide activities open to everyone in our community including free health fairs/ screenings, physicial activity programs, nutrition advice and more – valued at $28,000 in benefit to the community each year. Other Nonprofit Organizations: YMCA of Metro North provided $203,500 worth of space at little to no charge for outside clubs, nonprofits and community.
Unaudited
Revenue and Support: Membership:
Expenses: $6,080,888
Youth Development:
$6,753,757
Child Care: $7,388,562
Healthy Living:
$7,472,760
Program Fees:
$3,372,658
Social Responsibility:
$1,393,097
Contributed Revenue:
$704,394
Total Programs:
$15,619,614
Other:
$729,696
Management:
$1,734,634
Investment Income:
$15,151
Fundraising:
$335,130
Total Revenue & Support:
$18,291,349
Total Expenses:
$17,689,378
Contributed Revenue: 4%
Other: 4%
Program Fees: 19%
Investment Income 0%
Management Fundraising 2% 10%
Membership: 33%
Social Responsibility 8%
Youth Development 38%
Healthly Living 42%
Child Care 40%
Torigian Family YMCA
Melrose Family YMCA
Lynn YMCA
YMCA of Metro North Gymnastics Center
Melrose Family YMCA Child Care Center
Stoneham YMCA Child Care and Program Center
Saugus Family YMCA
YMCA OF METRO NORTH FINANCIALS
Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2015
IMPACT STORY - YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
TAIMA WALKER Age 15 | Lynn YMCA Twelve year old Taima Walker had just moved to Lynn when a friend suggested she try the Y to meet people in her new hometown. Taima wasn’t sure what to expect when she walked in the door of the Lynn YMCA Music Studio Clubhouse, which provides free music education and production to youth ages 8-18. She came to listen to music and hang out with her new friends, but never imagined that the Y and the Music Studio would end up being so much more to her. Taima was from a musical family and had grown up loving music, but the Y Music Studio Clubhouse opened her up to a world of possibility. Initially she was overwhelmed by the instruments and the talent of those around her, not realizing the potential that was already within her. “I didn’t know that I was going to learn piano. I didn’t know that I would like the guitar and the noises that it makes.” Taima says with a smile. “It turned out to be a lot more than I expected and I’m glad that I didn’t stay home. It’s probably one of the best decisions I’ve made so far.” As she started to volunteer in the Music Studio, Taima found her passion for helping others while developing responsibility and leadership skills. She learned how to interact with people, allowing her to gain confidence in herself and her abilities. “I wanted to work with children and teach them what I knew, because to me music is the best thing ever and why wouldn’t everyone want to feel this way about music,” Taima says about her motivation to take on a leadership role. Now a 15 year old sophomore at Lynn Classical High School, you can find Taima in the Music Studio every day after school, nurturing the young Lynn musicians of tomorrow. As soon as Taima walks in the door, there are 5 or 6 kids trailing behind her asking when she is opening the studio. She designs new plans for each day to teach the children varying aspects of music, from playing the piano, to drum circle, to song writing. At the same time, she teaches them to believe in themselves, guides them to try new things and explore their creativity, while discovering their own passion for music. Taima describes the Y as a safe haven for her, bringing her a sense of camaraderie she had not experienced before in an organization. “Nothing is more welcoming than when you come here and you see familiar faces. It’s like one big family, and I feel like maybe I needed that.” Taima vividly remembers how impressed she was watching other youth perform onstage. She had never thought she could do something like that, until she was performing in front of a crowd of 1,500 people. Now when she imagines that it could be one of her students on stage playing a song that she taught them on the piano, she is inspired to help them even more. “I have to go teach them something new tomorrow, and I have to do a better job than I did today.”
“The Y nurtures the potential of every child and teen by supporting their unique youth development journey through specialized programming. From cradle to career, the Y provides all youth with the tools and resources they need to succeed in life.” The Y.™ For a better us.™
Age 29 | Torigian Family YMCA Sebastian Youngman stumbled across the LIVESTRONG program at the Torigian Family YMCA by chance, and describes it as the best accident that ever happened to him. In the winter of 2014, Sebastian had just finished 6 cycles of chemotherapy and 6 weeks of radiation to treat a brain tumor (the size of a tomato) at the base of his skull that had metastasized into tumors down his spine. “After all that treatment, I had been in bed for 4 months,” Sebastian said. “Not walking, not standing up, not moving around on my own and my muscles became atrophied.” An athlete his entire life, Sebastian was used to playing football as a defensive lineman and throwing shotput and discus in track & field. But the treatment had wreaked havoc on his body and left him with the inability to do even the everyday activity of walking. The task of learning to walk again was extremely frustrating for this elite athlete. “It was very difficult coming out of the hospital so I’m really grateful that I found LIVESTRONG,” Sebastian says. “It was a life changing moment for me.” LIVESTRONG is a wellness program designed to help adult cancer survivors reclaim their health and wellbeing following a cancer diagnosis. Throughout the 12 weeks of the program, participants meet twice a week to improve their strength and physical fitness to diminish the severity of therapy side effects through specially designed exercises. One aspect of LIVESTRONG is the pre and post testing allowing participants to see the progress that they make throughout the 12 weeks. During his pre-test, Sebastian could only balance on 1 foot for 5 seconds, by the end of the program, he was able to balance for over a minute and felt he could have kept going. “The whole balancing issue and being able to stabilize myself was what really improved over the course of the program” Sebastian says. “It definitely pushed me to get back to as close to where I was pre-treatment and pre-cancer.” Another hallmark of LIVESTRONG is the sense of camaraderie that is created amongst the survivors in the group. Sebastian explained that everyone enjoyed coming to class each week and getting to know one another. “We were there for different reasons but experiencing a lot of the same issues with what we had to recoup from the treatment,” Sebastian said. According to Sebastian, what makes the Y stand out is the sense of community and the personal experience tailored to helping everyone who walks in the door. “It’s hard to put into words,” Sebastian says about the impact of the Y, “because it really did change a lot of my life after cancer.”
“The Y aims to improve the health and well-being of our communities by providing programs and activities that promote wellness, reduce risk for disease and help others reclaim their health. These programs and everything else the Y does are in service of making us—our Ys and our communities— better. “ The Y.™ For a better us.™
IMPACT STORY - HEALTHY LIVING
SEBASTIAN YOUNGMAN
IMPACT STORY - SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
ERNIE DUPUIS Age 53 | Melrose Family YMCA In the fall of 2014, Ernie Dupuis found himself at a point in his life where it was time to make a big change. Having been a cook for many years, a sudden accident left him with a dropped foot and unable to continue working because he couldn’t spend the hours on his feet that the job required. “I was sitting at home, because I’m not working, and I was just eating and gaining weight,” Ernie said, “so I needed to do something.” Ernie joined the Melrose Family YMCA in an attempt to become healthier and transform his lifestyle habits. Starting slow, he spent a few months in the pool enjoying aqua jogging to gain strength and flexibility. From there he worked with the fitness staff on how to effectively use the equipment and develop a routine that worked for him. Today his regular workout routine utilizes almost every aspect that the Melrose Y has to offer, from the Stairmaster, to the pool, to the sauna. Ernie takes his health and commitment to the Y very seriously. “I’m not working so this is my job,” he said. He takes the bus to the Y to arrive at 7am three mornings a week and stays until noon. That dedication has paid off as Ernie has lost almost 70 pounds! Ernie credits his weight loss to his level of commitment to the Y and the staff’s level of commitment to him. “It’s motivated me to be active,” he says of his time at the Y. “Before I was kind of lackadaisical. Now I just want to do things”. With the inability to work, Ernie was limited with what he could afford, but that did not stop him from joining the Y. Ernie needed the Y to get healthy, to save his life. And the Y was there for him. He is able to come to the Y as part of the ACCESS program, which is money raised through the YMCA of Metro North Annual Campaign. Donations to the Annual Campaign ensure that no one is turned away for inability to pay and that everyone has access to the life altering benefits of a YMCA membership. Ernie is thankful for the assistance the Y provides and pays it forward by volunteering at Melrose Y events, such as the road race. “I can’t run but I offer to work it and do what I can,” Ernie said. “The Y gives me a break, so I pay it back how I can.” Not only has the Melrose Y had a direct impact on Ernie’s life, but Ernie has also made a substantial impact within the Melrose Y community. His desire to give back has created a spark amongst some of the friends he has made as they volunteer together at various Y events. For a better us, the Y works to ensure all individuals have the support they need to achieve their full potential. Ernie is an inspiration for a better us as he transformed his life through his involvement with the YMCA. “I can tie my shoes now,” he says with pride. “Before, (the Y) I couldn’t bend over.” He has a goal of losing another 50 pounds as he continues his journey to a healthier lifestyle through the Y.
“We know that when we work together, we move individuals, families and communities forward. We are committed to inspiring a spirit of service by uniting individuals from all walks of life to participate in and work for positive social change.” The Y.™ For a better us.™
United Way of Mass Bay
$10,000 - $24,999 Alfred Chase Charity Foundation City of Salem Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation Gerondelis Foundation People’s United Bank Sarah G. McCarthy Memorial Foundation United Way YMCA of the USA Massachusetts Department of Public Health
$5,000 - $9,999 East Boston Savings Bank Hallmark Health Systems Harmeling Physical Therapy Charles and Martha Holden Bernard and Lorraine Horn Lahey Clinic Hospital, Inc. Melrose Cooperative Bank North Shore Bank Pepsi Bottling Group, LLC Stop & Shop
$2,500 - $4,999 Children’s Hospital Boston Deborah Thomas Scholarship Fund Doctors Express Essex County Community Foundation Kappa Delta Psi Richard Larkin Ethel Leonard Bruce and Diane Macdonald Massachusetts Service Alliance Metro Clean Morgan, Brown & Joy, LLP Music and Youth Initiative, Inc. O’Brien/Romano Family Rousselot, Inc. Salem Five Charitable Corporation St Vincent Depaul Society Tocci Building Companies Tonneson+Co Richard and Kim Whitworth
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Ramsay Fretz Gately Funeral Service Elyse Gaynor Charles Gill Jr. Alexander Green Greenwood & Sons, Inc Highland Shredding, LLC Huntress Insurance Vincent Inglese Kathleen Kelleher Kelly Greens At Nahant, Inc. Branden Lamarre Jill Lauterwasser Long’s Jewelers Bonnie Lucas Rachel Lucas Lynn Housing Authority Melrose Glass Co. Linda Meyer Robert Miles Benjamin Mongeau Stacey Murray Jim Nentwig Philip Oesterlin Oostman Aquatic Safety Consulting, Inc. Josette Patterson Cynthia Peach Perfect Dental William Petryszyn R.C. Griffin, Inc. Real Resources Foundation Saugus Business Partnership Schumacher Dental PC Susan Shea Alex Sepulveda Paul Steinberg Stilian Electric, Inc. Stoneham Bank Tides at Nahant, Inc. Guiseppe Toppi University of Massachusetts Eric Vanderploeg Ray Vega Webster First Credit Union
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YMCA OF METRO NORTH DONORS
$50,000 and Above
YMCA OF METRO NORTH DONORS
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YMCA OF METRO NORTH DONORS
Thomas Kehoe Rachel Kelly Kara Kennard Samantha Kennedy-Rodrigues JessicaKent Kaitlyn Kidney Debra Kizis Nia Kovacev William Kreamer Michelle Kurkul James LaFontaine Arianna Lagambina Amanda Lanciani Stephanie Lane Laureen Lashmit Kendra Lauria Juliana Lawler Danielle LeBlanc Kelly LeBlanc Stephen LeBlanc Jonathan Lee Jill Leeman Katherine Leeman Elisa Lemack Alison Lemaitre Angelina Lightbody Robin Lippay Julie L’Italien Alexandra Lloyd Rebecca Logiudice Charlie Loizides Amy Looney Kimberly LoRusso Maria Luiza Pinto Meghan Lurvey Elise Lussier Janice MacDonald Taylor MacDonald Michelle MacKenzie Amanda Magee Elizabeth Maguire Leanne Maguire Hannah Mahoney Shane Mahoney Coralie Malfroy-Camine Dominic Marcello Steve Martin Jimy Martinez Patti Maruzzi Steven Maruzzi Lyn Mason Rita Mauro Don McAllister Jim McAvoy Rachel McCarthy Steven McCarthy David McCauley Laura McCormack Deirdre McDonnell Michael McDonough Michael McHale Rachel McHugh Yanda McKinney Marika McKnight Matthew McManus Kate McNeilly Westin McNeilly Maureen McNulty Sidharth McQuaid Joan Meader Deborah Medur Ricardy Mehu
MELROSE FAMILY YMCA - 2015
Melrose Highlights: • Melrose Cooperative Bank made lobby renovations possible with a generous donation to the YMCA • The LiveStrong program for cancer survivors debuted and had a successful pilot program • The 31st Annual YMCA Golf Tournament raised over $19,000 for the Y’s scholarship program • The annual Spooky Sprint 5K welcomed a record breaking 700 participants • New events, programs and clubs began at the Y catering to the changing needs of the community
TORIGIAN FAMILY YMCA - 2015 Torigian Highlights: • Camp Eastman was awarded ACA accreditation for its excellent summer programming • The Partnership Program for persons with disabilities opened with a well-attended ribbon cutting • Torigian Family YMCA opened its new Early Learning Program for preschoolers • Mayor Ted Bettencourt participated in the 2nd Annual Mayor’s Basketball Game raising over $2,500 for the YMCA • Studio Y debuted with a renovated Cycle Studio, bikes and group exercise classes
SAUGUS FAMILY YMCA - 2015
Saugus Highlights: • Bill Petryszyn joined the Saugus Family YMCA as the new Executive Director • The very popular YMCA outdoor pool center received a new look and expanded facilities to serve the growing membership • The Saugus Family YMCA hosted their 5th Annual Stride for the Saugus Y 5K in DCR’s Breakheart Reservation bringing participants together to run for the YMCA mission • Summer Camp Sachem welcomed over 300 local youth to its beautiful woods for a season of fun, friendships and social responsibility • The Early Learning Program for preschoolers and Out-of-School Time Program for school aged kids focused on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathmatics education) activities
LYNN YMCA - 2015
Lynn Highlights: • Youth participating in the Y’s Healthy Kids Kitchen volunteered their time at My Brother’s Table • Kaya and the Lynn Youth Council spoke out against Big Tobacco at a city wide anti-smoking event • YMCA youth groups participated in World Aids Day at City Hall bringing awareness and remembrance to the community • The 2nd annual Shining Stars Music Event honoring local musicians and featuring Amanda Mena was a huge success • The 2015 Stride Along the Tide 5K had a record breaking 200 participants all running for the YMCA cause • Hundreds of local children filled the Y’s summer programs and enjoyed daily swimming, games, arts and crafts and more • Kaya (a Cambodian word meaning “body” and “character”) is a youth/teen group who generate positive change by volunteering and hosting multiple events in the community. This year, Kaya participated in various events such as Khmer New Year in the Lynn Commons, Summer Kick Off, Ring-in-Spring Program at Ames St. Playground and much more
YMCA OF METRO NORTH GYMNASTICS CENTER - 2015
Gymnastics Highlights: • The gymnastics team competed and placed in various local competitions • YMCA of Metro North members challenged themselves in the Great Pit Conquest obstacle race in support of the YMCA’s scholarship fund • YMCA gymnasts participated in the Handstands Across America media campaign • Gymnastics summer campers hosted a backpack drive donating school supplies and backpacks to the Saugus Housing Authority for local families in need
STONEHAM YMCA CHILD CARE AND PROGRAM CENTER - 2015
Stoneham Highlights: • Many family events including Parents Night Out, Potluck Dinners and theme parties were hosted for center families • The Stoneham Y participated in Stoneham Town Day and Chamber “pop-up” events on the common • The Center obtained another floor within their building to expand both youth and adult fitness programming
MELROSE FAMILY YMCA CHILD CARE CENTER - 2015
Melrose Child Care Highlights: • A generous member donation allowed the Melrose Family YMCA Child Care Center to build a new Science Lab • The Annual Scholastic Pajama Drive was hosted, collecting 205 pairs of pajamas and donated to families in need • The exterior of the building got a fresh new look to better welcome new families and friends • Children took advantage of local Pine Banks field for outdoor activities and field trips
WHO WE ARE
OUR MISSION:
The YMCA of Metro North builds strong kids, strong families, and strong communities by enriching the lives of all the people in spirit, mind, and body.
OUR HISTORY:
The YMCA of Metro North was established in 2012 when the Greater Lynn YMCA including the Saugus Family YMCA and Peabody/Lynnfield YMCA merged with the Melrose Family YMCA to combine resources and better serve our communities. Our association now stands seven locations strong, serving the cities and towns of Lynn, Peabody, Saugus, Melrose, Stoneham, Revere, Nahant, Lynnfield and neighboring communities.
OUR BOARD: Chairman of the Board: John Smolinsky Webster First Federal Credit Union
Vice Chair: Charles Holden Holden Oil
Vice Chair: Charles Whipple Hallmark Health
Clerk: Jaclyn Kugell-Yezerski Morgan, Brown & Joy, LLP
Treasurer: Michael Brown
YMCA EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP: President and CEO Bruce Macdonald Chief Operating Officer Kathleen Walsh Vice President of Finance Betsy LaFontaine
North Shore Bank
Financial Development Chair: Richard Larkin People’s United Bank
Member-at-large: Elizabeth O’Hara Eastern Bank
Ex Officio Chairman: Edward Ball Rite Aid Pharmacy
BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Nicole DeVita, Lahey Clinic Medical Center David Gravel, GraVoc Associates, Inc. Peter Harmeling, Harmeling Physical Therapy & Fitness, Inc.
Ethel Leonard, Retired Gil Macdonald, Retired Retail Executive Maria McGee, The Mentor Network Peter Mortimer, Attorney/City Alderman Hong Net, Massachusetts Department of Revenue Jacqueline Torigian, Retired
BRANCH EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP: Torigian Family YMCA Tyler Fleming Lynn YMCA Audrey Jimenez Melrose Family YMCA Katelyn Doherty Saugus Family YMCA Bill Petryszyn YMCA of Metro North Gymnastics Center Jen Conway Melrose Family YMCA Child Care Center Karen Tringale Stoneham YMCA Child Care and Program Center Maureen McGurl
OUR LOCATIONS: LYNN FAMILY YMCA 20 Neptune Blvd. Lynn, MA 01902 781-581-3105
SAUGUS FAMILY YMCA 298 Main Street Saugus, MA 01906 781-233-9622
MELROSE FAMILY YMCA 497 Main Street Melrose, MA 02176 781-665-4360
TORIGIAN FAMILY YMCA 259 Lynnfield Street Peabody, MA 01960 978-977-9622
MELROSE FAMILY YMCA CHILD CARE CENTER 106 Main Street Melrose, MA 02176 781-665-8522
YMCA OF METRO NORTH GYMNASTICS CENTER 298B Main Street Saugus, MA 01906 781-218-7263
STONEHAM YMCA CHILD CARE AND PROGRAM CENTER 39 Pleasant Street Stoneham, MA 02180 781-279-2002 781-279-4359
YMCA OF METRO NORTH ASSOCIATION OFFICE 2 Centennial Drive, Suite 4A, Peabody, MA 01960 978-775-3701
www.ymcametronorth.org