YMCA of NWNC 2022 Annual Report

ANNUAL REPORT

CELEBRATING OUR NEW PARTNERSHIP FOR THE FUTURE Partners for a Healthy Community

AT THE Y, WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE BY FOCUSING ON THREE KEY AREAS: YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. WE WORK TO STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITIES BY INVESTING IN OUR KIDS, OUR HEALTH AND OUR NEIGHBORS. IN 2022, THROUGH ANNUAL IMPACT FUND SUPPORT AND GRANTS, OUR Y PROVIDED OVER $3.2 MILLION IN CHARITABLE ASSISTANCE, SCHOLARSHIPS, SUBSIDIZED AND FREE PROGRAMS TO MEMBERS AND PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS.

VOLUNTEERS ARE THE HEART OF OUR Y

During 2022, 3,083 volunteers provided 53,432 hours of service throughout our Association as board members, storytellers, coaches, and program volunteers.

Dear Friends

Our Community Impact

BY THE NUMBERS

Over the last 135 years, the YMCA of Northwest North Carolina has grown from a single branch in downtown Winston-Salem to 16 branches serving seven counties. Through the years, our Association has remained resilient despite the ever-evolving world to become the institution relied upon by our community for our dedication to serving all. This proved to be a year of transition, as our Y had several long-tenured staff members begin service in a new role and many others joining the Y staff family for the first time.

After navigating through the last few years, we are in a place of financial stability. Our membership continues to grow, which strengthens our financial position but more importantly gives us the ability to impact many more lives. Our Annual Impact Fund achieved its fundraising goal for the first time in three years, allowing us to ensure access to programs that improve the health and well-being of over 160,000 across our communities.

1,568 campers experienced adventure and the great outdoors during overnight camp at YMCA Camp Hanes, while another 830 campers attended day camp.

We spent $900,000 on new equipment for our members, potential members and guests.

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Number of

Nearly 55,000 meals were served to 2,720 young people in our Summer Day Camps.

$1,534,054 in financial scholarships were given for memberships and programs.

Our board development and engagement efforts were prioritized in 2022. Our initiatives to build our boards and bolster diversity are working. We are increasing our community engagement with our boards and ensuring that they reflect the areas they represent.

1,584 children participated in our fun and enriching Before and After School Academies in the 2021-2022 school year.

youth in the Latino Achievers, Black Achievers, Youth & Government, and Youth Achievers programs learned about the tools needed for success in higher education and career opportunities in the 2021-2022 school year.

270 middle and high school students were provided with a safe space to go outside of school hours through the newly launched Reaching Our Potential teen membership program.

220 students from Title-I schools participated in our free Summer Learning Academies.

86% of YMCA Literacy participants improved their English language, job, and interpersonal skills in 2022.

50 blood drives were hosted across the Association and

1,125 pints of blood were collected, saving 3,375 lives.

The Y has earned a reputation as a problem-solver for community issues. We are addressing challenges facing our youth through Transforming Teens, various Boys and Young Men of Color (BYMOC) initiatives, and the provision of childcare for before and after school, summer, and out of school days. Mentors and our chaplains help undergird our work in reaching kids and showing them how we care. Our efforts are building confidence and connection for our youth, while helping their parents know that their children are in a safe environment.

We are also expanding and redefining the Y through our capital planning. Our commitment to East Winston is demonstrated through ongoing efforts to transform the Winston Lake Family YMCA into the REACH Center. Our capital fundraising for that project has topped $4.5M this year, allowing us to plan for the beginning of construction in early 2024. The Yadkin Family YMCA capital campaign is in its closing stages, and will allow this branch to expand to meet the evolving needs in our community there. A functional training center and group exercise studio are the latest additions to our Kernersville Family YMCA, elevating our approach to fitness in that location. Each of these projects enhances our level of service to our communities, and we are excited about the possibilities ahead.

As we begin to make history for the next 100 years, we are energized by a fresh optimism and a vision for how we can transform our communities. We know that the needs are great, but we also trust that our capacity to meet those needs is up to the challenge. We are here to make sure that all reach their God-given potential in spirit, mind and body, and we will not stop until that transformation is complete! Thank you for partnering with us as change agents in our community! We appreciate all that you do for the YMCA!

In Spirit, Mind, and Body,

Wesley Davis Darryl Head Chief Volunteer Officer President and Chief Executive Officer

FINANCIAL OVERVIEW

THE HERITAGE CLUB

Giving

Anna Brown Trust

Joel and Mindi Alexandra

Dr. and Mrs. Harvey Allen, Jr.

Bob and Stephany Alphin

Arnold and Ruth Aspden

Ed and Susan Barron

Joan Marie Belnap

Sami Bills

Blake Blakley

Milton and Cindy Bland

C.P. Booker

Bruce and Kathy Boyer

Bill and Betty Lou Brackney

Susie Braswell

Roy E. Brewer

Hal and Pat Brown

Clark and Macie Brown

Richard and Sylvia Budd

Bill and Cynthia Campbell

Jennifer B. Chacon

Michael and Gwenn Clements

Bill and Becky Clingman

Tom and Maggie Clingman

Chris and Thomas Comer

Estate of Paul O. Conrad

Sara Cooley

Brian T. Cormier

John and Tammy Coulter

Richard and Anissa Daniels

John and Terrie Davis

Patti Davis

Wayne and Judith Duncan

Noel L. “Skip” Dunn

Whit and Doris East

Val and Elizabeth Elliott

Jon B. Engel

Sherri and David Fain

Tres and Dawn Fordham

Susan Foushee

Wayne H. Foushee

Sam and Deanna Franklin

Laura Fuller

Sandie Grant

Jamie and Shirley Grant

Estate of Howard Gray

Rupert T. Hall

Tim and Carla Hall

Ann and Borden Hanes

Coral Harris

Curt and Melody Hazelbaker

Curt and Pat Hege

Joe and Sharon Helsabeck

Susan and Douglas

Henderson

Joe and Lisa Hennigan

David and Natalie Hinton

Morris Hole

Walter and Edie Holland

Sam and Pam Hooker

Craig and Betsy Hoyt

Gay Nell Hutchens

William Hutchins and Kathy Dunn

J. Berkley Ingram, Jr.

Jerry and Patti Jones

Norm and Pat Joyner

Bob and Tina Kahle

Keith and Cheryl Kiser

Chuck and Sue Kraft

Mitch and Sherry Lee

Angie Loflin

Tom and Kim Looby

William and Brenda Maready

Dana Marske

Keith and Pam Mason

Spencer E. McCall, Jr.

Tom and Laurie McDaniel

Mike McDonald

Dennis and Kathy McNeil

Carl J. Miller

Larry and Amy Mull

Bob Nolan and Pete Gray

Albert Oettinger and Sophia Rothberger

Estate of June

Elizabeth Royle

Sam and Jane Ogburn

Harry and Sue Padgett

Bill and Carolyn Park

Wrennie and Elizabeth Pitt

David and Nancy Plyler

Michael and Evelyn Pollak

Robert and Betty Quick

Harry and Willie Reavis

Teri and Henry Russ

Bob Simms

Doug Spainhour and Dianna Hoffman

State Farm Insurance

Ida Ruth Staplefoote

John and Cindy Stewart

Judy Sweger

John Taylor

W. McNair and Debi Tornow

Fred and Rena Trivette

Jim and Mary Turner

Robert and Jillian Van Camp

Rip and Julie Van Camp

Missy Wagoner

Randy and Terri Welfare

Claudette Weston

Will and Currin White

William G. White, Jr.

Benjamin C. Wilson Sr.

Don and Sarah Wood

Linda Wood

Wayne York

Joe Zammit

CARVER HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH AND GOVERNMENT DELEGATION

Democracy, by definition, is a form of government in which the people have the authority to deliberate and decide legislation and elect representation. While the premise of democracy is to lift the voices of all United States citizens, there are populations who have been historically oppressed, overlooked and underrepresented.

YMCA Youth and Government (YAG) is a civic program that prepares high school students for moral and political leadership by giving them the opportunity to learn about and experience government policies firsthand. Historically however, this program has not been accessible to all students–to all voices.

At this year’s 31st annual YAG conference, where the YMCA of Northwest North Carolina (NWNC) was represented by 152 delegates from high schools across our community, only 22% of those in attendance were students of color.

Through the utilization of a grant from United Way, partnerships with organizations like Dress for Success, and a dedicated team of individuals, the YMCA of NWNC was able to remove the cost and preparation barriers associated with YAG to establish a new delegation at Carver High School.

The delegation was led by Carver High School teacher and former Winston Lake Family YMCA and Mount Tabor High School delegate, Dominique Hill. Under Hill’s direction, students learned the specifics of legislative and judicial framework, parliamentary procedure and constitutional law.

Following months of hard work and preparation, Carver’s first YAG delegation arrived at the four day conference in Raleigh. It was there that they demonstrated their knowledge, skills, growth and their greatest strengths–vulnerability and resilience. In addition to being the newest delegation with no prior conference experience, they were one of three delegations consisting predominantly of people of color.

While they recognized their differences from other delegations, they allowed themselves to be vulnerable and made their presence known by participating in events, engaging in discussions and consistently putting their best foot forward.

Though their proposed bill on a four-day school week did not make it to the Governor’s Cabinet, their willingness to be outside their comfort zone and immerse themselves into the true spirit of democracy was an accomplishment. Additionally, their attendance and engagement was noticed by hundreds of other delegates, advisors and community leaders, warranting valuable conversations on how we–the Y and other community-based organizations–involve and empower more students of color to have a voice in our democracy.

During the conference’s closing session, Carver High School was named the recipient of the Model Delegation award. Being outsiders in every way, these students were elected by their peers as exemplifying the Y’s core values and as deserving of the highest accolade awarded to any participating delegation. They were seen, heard and overcame–becoming agents of change.

STRONG AWARDS

ALEXANDER COUNTY FAMILY YMCA I Jason Durmire

DAVIE FAMILY YMCA I Lexie Lednum

JERRY LONG FAMILY YMCA I John and Susan Royster

KERNERSVILLE FAMILY YMCA I Felipe Alverez, Jr.

ROBINHOOD ROAD FAMILY YMCA I Jack Fleer

STATESVILLE FAMILY YMCA I Michael Spencer

STOKES FAMILY YMCA I Charles “Mike” Orr

WILKES FAMILY YMCA I David Doyle

WILLIAM G. WHITE, JR. FAMILY YMCA I Linda Shieh

WINSTON LAKE FAMILY YMCA I Geraldine Scales

YADKIN FAMILY YMCA I Kayla Matthews & Peyton Jones

YMCA CAMP HANES I Susan Frye

YMCA YOUTH DEVELOPMENT I Jean Trowbridge

YMCA of Northwest North Carolina

RICHARD “RICK” LOUIS FRENCH

Alexander County Family YMCA

For more than two decades, Richard “Rick” French supported the mission and vision of the YMCA of Northwest North Carolina through his quiet and influential involvement at the Alexander County Family YMCA. Rick wasn’t simply a board member, he was a visionary that left an impact on everything he got involved with. He led the branch relocation efforts, supported annual and capital fundraising efforts, organized races, advocated for the Y across the community, and had the uncanny ability to connect with others that positioned the Y and its programs for success across the entire community. We are honored to induct Rick French, posthumously, into the Red Triangle Society, as he lost a courageous battle with cancer on December 24, 2022.

“Without a doubt, Rick understood the importance of the Y to the community and exemplified its mission of helping all people reach their God-given potential,” said Alexander County Family YMCA Executive Director Christy Harrington. “He encouraged and motivated everyone he encountered to strive for their very best, including me. He was a true mentor to me personally and professionally sharing his love of running, the Y, our community and God.”

Serving as a county manager in Alexander County for nearly 24 years, he combined his passion for local government and the Y by implementing a strong and ongoing partnership between the Y and Alexander County. Through his efforts county employees received access to the Y at a discounted rate while the county provided monthly support and operational services like mowing, trash pickup and maintenance contracts to the branch.

Rick also helped with fundraising efforts by speaking with potential donors, researching grants and providing personal donations. While serving on the Alexander County Family YMCA board for over 13 years and during his 10 years as board chair, he was always available to brainstorm and discuss board development tactics as well as board member recruitment.

Being an avid runner and an experienced race director, Rick participated in many Y race events. Leading up to a race he would promote the event to secure runners’ attendance and recruit volunteers to ensure it was an efficient and positive experience for all involved. On race day, he would keep time and assist wherever there was a need.

Over the years, he supported the growth of the Y, helping meet community needs with the addition of an outdoor track and soccer field. Following a flood that ruined the Y’s track in 2020, he aided in its repair by providing a workforce and other resources to ensure the track was repaired and safe for the community to enjoy. Additionally, he was involved in numerous conversations strategizing partnerships and funding opportunities that could result in the construction of a pool at the Y.

*awarded posthumously

CHAIRMAN’S ROUNDTABLE AND MAJOR DONORS

GEORGE WILLIAMS SOCIETY

$100,000+

Mr. Woody Clinard

1888 SOCIETY

$25,000+

Christopher and Diane Pedersen

Coca-Cola Bottling Co

Iredell-Statesville School System

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

PATTERSON AVENUE SOCIETY

$10,000+

Anverse

Bell, Davis and Pitt, PA

Ed and Dorothy Carter

Beverly B. Cook

Davie Community Foundation

Food Lion

I.L. Long Construction Company Inc.

IFB Solutions

Kulynych Family Foundation

II, Inc.

Jean Messick

Ms. Cathie Mulgrew

Carl and Brenda Page

Chris and Heather Parker

Precor USA

Oz and Valerie Prim

Primerica Foundation

Rescue House Church

Reynolds American

Max Smith and Wendy Parker

John E. Stewart

Bill and Cynthia Tessien

Tivity Health

Fred and Rena Trivette

Vienna Village Assisted Living

Scott and Nikki Vogler

WMC Foundation

CAUSE CHAMPIONS

$5,000+

Reid and Lisa Ashe

Ms. Helen R. Bean

Tim and Kim Brittain

Capella Church of Christ

Carolina Climbers Coalition

Carolina West Wireless

William and Marietta Carroll

Collide Church

Bob Compton

Cook Medical

Shana Crabtree

James and Angela Crawford

Daimler

Dairi-O LLC

Jon and Bonnie Daly

Rob and Pam Gill

Greater Charlotte

Automobilie Dealers Inc.

Vaughn and Frances Hayes

Herbalife

Walter and Edie Holland

Ms. Gay Nell Hutchens

JDL Castle Corporation

Ms. Porsche N. Jones

King Outreach Ministry

Bailey and Julie Koch

Lawrence E. Pope Foundation

Ms. Amy L. Leander

Maple Chase Golf & Country Club

Margaret C. Woodson

Foundation

Matrix Fitness Systems

Mebane Charitable

Foundation, Inc

Daniel and Laura Miller

New Church

Pepsico

Pfefferkorn Foundation, Inc.

Porsche Owners Association

Publix Super Markets, Inc.

Reynolda Church

Brad and Donna Rodgers

Rotary Club of Kernersville

John and Susan Royster

Tom and Kathy Rucker

Salem Smiles Orthodontics

Wade and Sarah Sanders

Jim and Luci Smoak

Sylvester & Cockrum, Inc.

Technical Services Company

The Budd Group

Times Oil Corporation

Trans Machine Technologies

Truist

David and Katie Twomley

United Auto Workers Local 3520

US Foodservice

Steve and Sheila Virgil

Ben and Borgia Walker

Walmart #3626

William and Karen Watts

Aaron and Cynthia Williams

Keith and Linda Wood

Yadkin Parks and Recreation

DIFFERENCE MAKERS

$2,500+

Allegacy Federal Credit Union

Paul Anderson

AVGOL Nonwoven Industries, Inc

Drs. Leonard A. and Ila Baugham

Joan Marie Belnap

Donald E. Bowen

Randy and Cynthia Cain

Jim and Joann Caudill

Thomas and Anne Caudle

Chick-fil-A at Statesville FSU

Larry and Susan Christenbury

Jimmie and Sandie Cline

William C. Cockerham Jr.

Greg and Carrie Collins

Scott and Deejie Culbertson

Dr Tyler and Rachel Davis

Mark and Susan Doughton

Jason and Melanie Edsall

Sarah and Kenneth Fearn

Cam Finley

Foothills Brewing Frontier Natural Gas Co

Paul Fulton

Gastroenterology Associates of the Piedmont

Adam and Becky Ginn

Googe Financial Services

Great Clips

Robert and Donna Guldin

Tim and Susan Gupton

Darryl and Karin Head

Shannon and Don Heck

Brian and Tina Heelan

Heritage Hardwood Floors

Hibco Plastics, Inc

Hispanic and Intergrated

Basketball League

Jim and Ashby Hopkins

Nancy A. Johnson

Karin Head Team eXp Realty

Kernersville Civitan Club

Brad and Michelle Klosterman

Kona Ice of Kernersville

Les Mills US

Little Italy

Virginius Lougee, III

M & A Motors, Inc.

Ed Marion

Ms. Dana Marske

Jon and Kimberly Marzano

Marzano Asset Management

Thomas and Suzette McLain

Phil and Tracy Mohr

Mr. Patric Morillo

Melanie Myers

North Wilkesboro

Presbyterian Church

Stephen and Paula Northrup

Mark and Pam Oliver

Outwest Steak House & Saddleroom

John and Beth Parks

Peace Haven Baptist Church

Piedmont Federal Savings Bank

Promedical

PVH Corporation

Richard V. Averill Foundation

Jack and Chris Ritchie

Rotary Club of Clemmons

Rotary Club of North Wilkesboro

Rotary Club of Statesville

Sandy and Karen Rudolph

Lesha Sabio

Sara Smith Self Foundation

Dan and Linda Sayers

Sharpe Co

Sherwin Williams

Selester and Freda Stewart

Larry and Diane Stone

William Tatum

Ryan and Terri Terlecki

The Murray Maids, LLC

VF / Kontoor Brands Inc.

Randy and Terri Welfare

Trevor and Caroline Whitson

Wilkes Communications

Rebecca Wilson

Don and Sarah Wood

Zach and Melody Wright

Zirrus

Red Triangle Award Winner

YMCA MISTLETOE RUN SPONSORS

PRESENTING SPONSOR

Bell Davis Pitt

PLATINUM SPONSORS

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

GOLD SPONSORS

Publix

SILVER SPONSORS

Allegacy Federal Credit Union

Fleet Feet WS

Foothills Brewery

Coca-Cola Bottling Co.

BRONZE SPONSORS

Krispy Kreme

JDL Castle Corporation

Pediatric Dentistry Drs. Spangler, Lambert & Lipp DDS, PLLC

The Emerson-Loveless Group at Morgan Stanley

Sutton Brothers Heating Cooling and Plumbing

Gastroenterology Associates of the Piedmont

Crazy Running

Reynolda Village

Graylyn

Wake Forest University

Truist

Veritiv

YMCA GOLF

TOURNAMENT

SPONSORS

TITLE SPONSOR

Sylvester & Cockrum

CHAMPION SPONSORS

Bermuda Run Country Club

The Budd Group

Precor

MAJOR SPONSORS

AVGOL Nonwoven Industries

Carolina West Wireless

Coca Cola

FNB

Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office

Hege Financial Group

Marzano Capital

Matrix Fitness Systems

Sharpe Co.

Veritiv Corporation

Windsor Jewelers

PARTNER SPONSORS

Dick’s Sporting Goods

Maple Chase Golf and Country Club

Pudding Ridge Golf Course

ASSOCIATION

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

OFFICERS

Chief Volunteer Officer, Board Chair:

J. Wesley Davis

Vice Chair: Hernan Sabio

Treasurer: Skip Brown

Secretary: Ashley Kohlrus

MEMBERS

Gayle Anderson

Susan Bachmeier

Curtis Bland

Randy Cain

Michael Clements

Galen Craun

The Honorable

Chester Davis

Rob Davis

Courtney Driver

Margaret Elliott

Layla Garms

Regina Hall

David Hinton

BRANCH LEADERSHIP COUNCIL

Our Chairs

Alexander County Family YMCA

Gary Herman

Davie Family YMCA

William Cockerham

Jerry Long Family YMCA

Dawnielle Grace

Laura Holby

Victor Isler

Duane Long

Jay Luke

Dr. Todd Martin

Sylvia Oberle

Chris Parker (immediate past chair)

David Plyler

Max Smith

David Spross

Julia Townsend

Kevin Williams

Linda Wood

COMMITTEE CHAIRS

Advancement: David Spross

Audit: David Hinton

Finance: Skip Brown

Kernersville Family YMCA

Rishado Robinson and Suzanne Hill

Robinhood Road Family YMCA

Eboni Ellis Farabee

Statesville Family YMCA

Tonya Bartlett and Heather Gessler

Stokes Family YMCA

Jared Jones

Wilkes Family YMCA

David Doyle

William G. White, Jr. Family YMCA

Will Loveless and Thad Brown

Winston Lake Family YMCA

Derek Wilson

Yadkin Family YMCA

Holly Joyner

YMCA Camp Hanes

Randy Welfare

YMCA Youth Development

Dr. Ellen Wenner

ASSOCIATION BRANCHES

Alexander County Family YMCA

Davie Family YMCA

Fulton Family YMCA

Jerry Long Family YMCA

Kernersville Family YMCA

Robinhood Road Family YMCA

Statesville Family YMCA

Stokes Family YMCA

Wells Fargo Express YMCA

Wilkes Express YMCA

Wilkes Family YMCA

William G. White, Jr. Family YMCA

Winston Lake Family YMCA

Yadkin Family YMCA

YMCA Camp Hanes

YMCA Youth Development

CONTACT

YMCA OF NORTHWEST NORTH CAROLINA ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES

301 North Main Street, Suite 1900, Winston-Salem NC 27101

336 777 8055 www.ymcanwnc.org A United Way Agency

Our mission: “Helping all people reach their God-given potential in spirit, mind and body.”

Serving Alexander, Ashe, Davie, Forsyth, Iredell, Stokes, Surry, Wilkes and Yadkin Counties