2023 Annual Report

ANNUAL COMMUNITY IMPACT REPORT 2023

A LETTER FROM OUR BOARD PRESIDENT

It’s an exciting time to be a part of YOUR Y! We continue to close in on YOUR Building for a Better Us capital campaign goal These campaign funds will drive extensive renovations at our Downtown Y location over the next couple of years While the outside of the building will certainly be modernized, the real story is what changes will take place on the inside of the building! YOUR “ new ” Y will feature a teaching kitchen, kid’s adventure zone, an expanded teen center, community space, and a rooftop terrace! In addition,

YOUR YMCA on Old Forest Rd renovations will soon be complete, providing much-needed improvements to the facility, both inside and out! Last, but not least, we continue to look for ways to improve YOUR member experience at the Jamerson Family YMCA by listening to and making changes based on YOUR feedback! Changes include shifting and enlarging some of our fitness spaces, as well as making better use of the space we have stay tuned! These exciting changes are made possible by YOU, our generous donors!

YOUR YMCA strives to be a safe and inclusive place for ALL. As they have for over 160 years, the Y will always strive towards lasting personal and social change by working together, investing in our youth, and collaborating with our neighbors, all of which will provide a stronger, more integrated community -

Cindy Forren, YMCA of CVA Board President

What an exciting year we have had! Because of our communities’ support, we are raising capital dollars to improve our facilities to better serve all inside the YMCAs. Renovations have already occurred at your YMCA on Old Forest Road as well as wrapping-up initial renovations at the Jamerson Family YMCA In addition, we are in the early stages of a partnership with a local organization to offer Early Childhood Development opportunities, a clear need in the community Finally, we are committed to developing our teens in the community for opportunities and personal/professional growth; the national YMCA signature program called Leaders Club has kicked off! Thank you for your continued support as we continue to serve for greater community impact - Rosemary Suess, Interim CEO

WHAT’S INSIDE

Message from Y Leadership

Our Mission and Vision Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Making an Impact, By the Numbers Update on Swim to Work

Power Scholars Academy

Success

Donor Recognition

Our Board of Directors

MISSION

To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body

for all.

VISION VALUES

To be the leading community-based, charitable organization that embraces collaborations to building a better community for us all.

To practice the principles of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

Watch our IMPACT VIDEO SERIES to learn more about how YOU and the Y are making a difference. Scan the QR code

STRENGTHENING OURCOMMUNITY TOGETHER

THE GREATEST IMPACT

500+

428 kids and adults participated in life saving safety around water swim lessons.

hours of

mentoring, learning, and leadership training through the Downtown YMCA Teen Outreach Center.

731

300+

bags of life enhancing resources and goods were delivered to those in need.

2,483

Aging Well Adult participated in programs such as group exercise, pickleball, book club, hiking club children made academic gains in YMCA Power Scholars Academy. connected & supported through Y on Wheels community events

75 fighters & survivors became stronger in Y Community Health Programs

350 kids and families found support w/child care and summer day camp

1,401

kids and teens participated in character building youth sports & recreation activities

5,000+ community members became engaged

$350,000+

in scholarships and donor supported financial assistance was provided to families and individuals for YMCA programs, and membership

SHARING IS CARING READ ABOUT OUR GOOD NEWS

The second installment of Swim to Work, a collaborative initiative through The YMCA of Central Virginia, Iron Lives, and Lynchburg City Schools, celebrated the completion of its spring session on Thursday, September 14th The festivities took place at the Downtown YMCA Teen Center Swim to Work is dedicated to empowering under-resourced high school students through mentorship, education, and the training required to attain certification as a lifeguard

Ten students from the Empowerment Academy, Fort Hill, Heritage High School and EC Glass came together multiple times a week and participated in the no cost program Funding for the program is provided by local private donors, and Lynchburg Change for Change.

During the six weeks each student received:

Swim Lessons

AED Certification

CPR and First Aid Training

Emergency Oxygen Administration

Mentoring and Special Guest Led Workshops

Despite varying levels of prior swimming experience, nine of the then participating students successfully completed the program on September 14th, with two of the students receiving their lifeguard certification during the celebration In addition to receiving their certification, the boys represented Youth Voices during the Boys and Young Men of Color National Convening in Washington D C " During the trip they learned about civic participation and the democratic process The young leaders shared their experiences with YMCA staff and volunteers from across the country, as well as local legislators

The program pushed each participant to grow and be successful in their efforts, helping them master skills they never thougt possible. Jesse Tom's mother Sarah Garrison is grateful for the opportunity her son had, "Swim to Work is a blessing for my son. It helped him to gain confidence not only as a swimmer, but in life itself I am thankful for each staff member that took the time to mentor and push each child that was in the program Life lessons were definitely learned by all of them There is no greater feeling than watching my child grow, learn, and succeed Thank you all "

Dr Crystal Edwads, Superintendent of Lynchburg City Schools shared her enthusiasm and support of the program, and the students involved, "I am extremely proud of the partnership and collaboration LCS has with the YMCA The students who successfully completed the Swim to Work program demonstrated what happens when you set challenging goals and receive support and encouragement from school, family, and community members."

"Swim to Work is one of the most meaningful programs I have ever been a part of, shared Allison Jordan, Executive Director of Iron Lives, "These young people improved swimming skills, but more importantly learned valuable life lessons and made incredible community connections IRON Lives is proud to collaborate with the YMCA and LCS to change lives "

AMHERST COUNTY

LYNCHBURG CITY

YMCA of Central Virginia’s Power Scholars Academy aims to reduce summer learning loss typically experienced by school-aged children, particularly those who live in underserved areas. The five-week program, which is offered to students at no cost, focuses on math, literacy, and STREAM learning and incorporates social and emotional learning throughout the day.

Breakfast, lunch, and a snack are provided, as well as enrichment programs such as visual arts, water safety, and physical wellness. Kids who participate in Power Scholars Academy are returning to school two to three and a half months ahead of their peers!

ANNUAL CAMPAIGN DONORS

FOUNDER’S CLUB

$10,000 & Above

Herman & Donna Cone

Genworth Foundation

State of Virginia

YMCA of the USA

BENEFACTOR'S CLUB

$5,000 - $9,999

Bank of the James

Central Technology Solutions

Coca-Cola Bottling Company

CHAIRMAN'S ROUND TABLE

$1,000 - $4,999

Anonymous (4)

John & Bettie Alford

All Phase Roofing & Construction

Architectural Partners

Atlantic Union Bank

Baird

Beacon Credit Union

Jacqueline Bibby

Rose Mary Blankenship

Boxley Materials Co.

Bob & Terry Brennan

Phillip L. Brown

BWX Technologies

Centra

Central VA Criminal Justice Academy

City of Lynchburg-Office of Econ., Dev. & Tourism

Clark's Lumber & Millwork

CORE Health and Fitness

Preston & Marian Craighill

Daxko

Thomas Delaney

Crystal & Brian Edwards

EGYM

Stuart Evans

Flowserve

Ford Mays Wealth

Management

Cindy & Mike Forren

Gentry Locke Attorneys

Frances Giles

Al & Diane Gorman

Terrell Griffin

Tim & Beth Groover

Robert & Sue Hahn

Hammer Nutrition

Heavy Lift

Theresa & Joel Hesch

Julius Arthur Hoilman

HSC Wealth Advisors

Innovative Wireless

Technologies

Bill & Ellen Jamerson

Jamerson-Lewis Construction

Ruth Johnson

Kline’s S.W., Inc.

Susan & Kevin Landergan

Jeanne & Don Landis

Kim Lankford & Houman Tavaf

Life Fitness

Lynchburg Ready Mix Co.

MH Masonry & Associates

Walter "Chip" Mason II

Mason-Gilbert-Glass

Scholarship Fund

Andy Mathews Agency

Matrix

Patti McCue

Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation

Tom & Janie Hall

Tommy & Kristen Vaughan

Catharine & Bobby

Montgomery

Moore's Electrical & Mechanical, Inc.

Mr. Pave

National Pools of Roanoke

Andrea & Wade Neiman

Becky & Bobby O'Brian

Offix

Ronald & Debbie Overstreet

Paceline Products, Inc.

Paddock Pool Equipment Company

Jay & Staci Parker

Carter & Bill Paxton

Rob & MJ Pearson-Charley's Restaurant & Catering

Peery & Woolwine Family Dentistry

Pickle Juice Company, LLC

Pinnacle Financial Partners

Precor

John Ramsey

Resolute Private Wealth, LLC

A.W. (Tony) Robinson

RSG Landscaping & Lawn Care

Chris & Jackie Sadler

Phillip & Lisa Sauls

Marc Schewel

Scott Insurance

Blair Smith

Southern Maintenance

Supply Co.

Sharon Stiteler

John Suddes

Rosemary & Michael Suess

Joan Swanson

Mary & Rob Taylor

Thrive Logistics

TRUE Fitness

U.S. Pipe

United Healthcare Services

Misty & Colin Spitzer

John & Judy Walker

Jimmy & Marty Watts

Rebecca & Ryan White

Wiltshire Charitable Fund

Bunny & Anne Wood

Polly Wooldridge

George & Heather Zippel

PRESIDENT'S CIRCLE

$500 - $999

Randi & Shawn Abell

Anonymous (2)

Appomattox Glass & Storefront

Bikes Unlimited

BMS Direct

Malcolm & Louise Campbell

CarMax Foundation

Kerry Cofer

Columbia Lockers

Art Costan

Crossroads Family

Dentistry

Paula & Tim Dahl

Deidre Douglas

Donna Elder / Juice Plus

CENTURY CLUB

$100 - $499

Anonymous (10)

Shannon Abatecola

Jamie Adams

Lee & Sharon Ainslie

American National

Bank & Trust

Henry Archie, Jr.

Arden Arranga

Jessica Ayers

Robert Babcock

Dan Barge

Rick & Tina Barnes

Adrienne Beck

Kathryn Beck

Benny's Scarpetta Pizza

Deborah Benyo

Elizabeth Bianchino

Jean & John Billingslea

Kathy Billotti

Cap & Margaret Anne Eschenroeder

Jason & Melissa Hale

Hilary Harrison

Joe & Betsy LaMagna

Holy Heaven Cookie Company

Teresa Julian-Yates

Angela Kirkland

Kona Ice

Lynchburg 7 Hills Lions Club

Mallard Irrigation

Mr. & Mrs. Aubrey L. Mason

Moore & Giles, Inc.

Larry & Susan Moxley

Cecelia Murphey

Outside the Cone

Linda & Rob Palmer

Blue Goji

Blue Ridge Ice

Body Shop Massage Therapy

Becky Born

Erica Bottoms

Jackson Boyles

Brenda Brady

Terry Brame

Rene' Broadus

Joyce Brown

Buff City Soap

H. Francis Bush

James E. Camm

Campbell Insurance

Abbey Capps

Card My Yard

Sandy Carrington Jr.

Tanisha Carter Hughes

P.M. Parsons

Pawprints Mobile

Medicine for Pets

Jennifer Richardson

Cynthia & Jeff Riley

Neville & Mary Rowland

Terry Volkswagen Subaru

Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory

Persis & John Tinsley

Megan Tomlin

James A. Trent, Jr.

UCMS, LLC

Rob & Margaret Vaughn

Virginia 10 Miler

Thomas Warwick

Audrey C. Cash

Danielle Cash

Nation One Mortgage

Caitlin Church

William & Julia

Clingenpeel

Kemberley Cobb

Robert Cole

Coleman-Adams

Construction, Inc.

Colony Tire

Lessie B. Cook

Anne Cooper

Richard Coppo

Benjamin T. Corish

Ron & Sharon Cothern

Mackenzie Craven

Rodney & Sarah Crews

Anne Cross

The Williams Family

Women's Health Services of Central VA

WSET ABC-13

Rebecca Yaffe

Sonny Culverhouse

Cycling Virginia, LLC

David B. Bice PC

Jonathan & Yvonne Davies

Dick & Pat DeMars

Richard Deveney

Blair Smith

Vanessa Donson

Sophie J. Douglas

Sarah & Jim Dunstan

Joel Epperson

Christine Euhus

Blair & Fran Fairbrother

Falwell Corporation

Bethany Federico

Joseph Fike

Firestop of Virginia

ANNUAL CAMPAIGN DONORS

CENTURY CLUB

$100 - $499

Susan & Gene Frantz

Joseph Freeman, III

Urs & Michaela Gabathuler

James Gallagher

Karen Gandy

Anonymous

Sally Gilkey

Jacqueline Greene

Joyce Guthrie

Ashby Hall

Griffin Hammersmith

Valerie & Brian Hamning

Kevin Harris

Mary Haskins

Lucia Hathaway

Bryan Fitz

Bobbi Hayth

Dave Thomas-Health

Nut Nutrition

Molly S. Heintzelman

Hodges Insurance

Hurt & Proffitt, Inc.

George & Cinda Hurt

Infectious Disease

Associates of Central VA

Susan Jaenke

Jamerson Building Supply

Haley Jennings

Jeremy Phillips & Company

Sara Jernigan

Elisha Johnson

Mark Johnson

Anonymous

Nathan Joseph

Karugah Kariuki

Paul Kerr

Kirby-Cundiff Insulation

Melinda Kirkland

Sarah Kline

Kevin Kreh

Kubota of Lynchburg

Stephen & Ivy Lamanna

Jesse Lee

Kimberly & John Loyd

Bernadette Lyford

Catherine & Michael Madden

Patrick Madigan

Rachel Madigan

Michael Mason

Liza May

Peggy May

Michael & Ivy McCarron

Sherry McCormick

Daniel Mensink

Angelo Mercado

Mercy Presbyterian Church

Gary Mignogna

Kylah Momojimoh

Bruce & Rebecca Montgomery

Lisa Moore

Morcom Building, Inc.

Kathy Morris

Martin & Gail Morris

Alison Morrison-Shetlar

Emma Napier

Jennifer Newell

Alex Newmark

Dan Newmark

Dr. Richard & Dorothy Niles

Thomas Nygaard

Michael & Debbie Okin

Timothy P. Overby

Jonah Packer

Kyle Parker

Peaks Coaching Group

Pearson Equipment Co.

Timberlake Animal Hospital

Pettyjohn, Wood & White, Inc.

Lauren Pharis

Patti Phillips

Haley Piercy

Arthur & Carolann Pike

Martha Pollard

Rhonda Pommert

Barbara Porter

Michelle Power

Ida Proco

Purple Door Gourmet

Kitchen and Catering

R & R Heating and Cooling

R. Coffee, Ltd.

R L Lovelace & Associates

Sue Lawson

Dee & Scott Rainey

Jackie Randolph

Shaun & Melody Redgate

Rehab Associates of Central Virginia, Inc.

Tamara Reynolds

Ridge Supply Company

Louise Riley

RLJ Thompson Trucking

Jeryl Rowe

Rustburg Village Dental

Vickie & Danny Sandifer

Chloe Saumenig

Judy Sawyer

Garland Schaefer

Select Bank

Service Printing of Lynchburg

Alan Silver

Steven L. Simpson

Paula Sloan

Angela Smith-Realtor

Berkshire Hathaway

Southern Air

David & Rachel Soward

Special Olympics Virginia

Conrad Stevens

Sara Stonelake

Jonathan Taylor

Kathy Thomas

Thompson-Brooks Insurance

Joshua Torres

Linette Torres

TRUIST Bank

Truist Wealth

Denise Tuttle

Eileen Tuttle

Upper Crust Pizza

Kent Van Allen

Kristi Vann

Renata & Wallace

Vaughan

William Walker

Roxie & Alan Wank

Peter & Jessica Ward

Leanne & Dayn Washburn

Watts Petroleum

John Webb

Mary Welch

William & Phebe Wescott

Westover Dairy / Kroger

Rodney Whitlock

Marcel Widzisz

Mark Williams

Traci Williams

Gene & Sandy Wolanski

Shelly Wolf

Ryan & Abby Woodruff

Jessica Wyatt

The Y's Healthy Hikers

Pete & Beth Zeisig

FRIEND OF THE Y

$50 - $99

Anonymous (9)

Etta Ashwell

Janet Baker

James Barringer

April Bauserman

TC & Judy Berryman

Charles & Patricia

Bramlet

Betty Bryan

Briyon Bryant

Neil Buckley

Caleb Callaham

Carmen & Earl Castle, Jr

Karen Clay

Kathy Collins

Commonwealth Pain Relief Center

Chris Culter

Walker Davidson

Tim Davis

Mike Dietrich

Kathryn Doherty

Vickie Dowell

Francie Dye

Lashelle Elliott

Scott Evans

Brian Firtion

Angela Fleshman

The Flour District

Norma J. Foy

Michael Frazier

R. David Friend

Gabe Greene

Owen & Sarah Guise

Deborah & Douglas Harvey

Jack Hellewell

Charles Irvine

Michael Jackson

Jacodia Johnson

Marylee Johnson

Derricka Jones

Pam Jones

Douglas & Jean Judd

Andrew Mahland

Brad Malcolm

Janet Martin

Jerry McKinney

James Mehaffey

Vivian Miller

Lizabeth Minuto

Ellis Moore

Carlina Muglia

Maria Niechwiadowicz

Joshua Packer

Delores & Frank Patton

Charles Pennington

Hyris Peterson

Alice & Randy Pirtle

Luis Sanchez

Viola Scott

Karin Sherbin

Susan Shipps

Marshall Smith

Pam Smith

Joseph & Ellen Stinnett

Superior Landscaping

Lynda Suwala

Amy & Dan Talmadge

Georgia Thistle

Jeannene Tylee

John Uffelmann

John Vassar

Rich & Charanne Wagner

Tonya Walker-Latimer

Linda Webb

Robert Williamson

Robert & Ann Wilson

ANNUAL CAMPAIGN DONORS

GIFTS IN HONOR OF

Herman Cone

Donna Cone

Paula Dahl

Cynthia & Jeff Riley

Rodney Whitlock

Josh Gravette

Megan Tomlin

Healthy Hikers

Bernadette Lyford

Angelo Mercado

Nate Thomas

James Gallagher

Cathy Thompson

Daniel & Meg Justis

Sandra Williams

Mark Williams

GIFTS IN MEMORY OF

Mallory Barber

TC & Judy Berryman

Colleen Beckloff

Terry Beckloff

Dr. John Bell

Terry & Bob Brennan

Cap & Margaret Ann

Eschenroeder

Brad Malcolm

Thomas Nygaard

Marian J. Brown

Phillip L. Brown (2)

Thelma Morgan

Delores & Frank Patton

Alvin H Okin

Michael & Debbie Okin

Jim Ed Ray

Dan Barge

Lori Rich

Lizabeth Minuto

Dr. Gerald J. Schwab

Dee & Scott Rainey

The Y's Healthy Hikers

Mary Taylor

Laura R-Cycling Instructor

R. David Friend

The Y Soccer Program

Natalie Niehaus

Debra Squire

Francie Dye

Mary S. Taylor

Susan & Gene Frantz

Owen & Sarah Guise

Catharine & Bobby Montgomery

Cynthia & Jeff Riley

Marc Schewel

Charlie Cobb

Alex Newmark

Bill Cooper

Anne Cooper

Gloria Coppo

Richard Coppo (2)

Patti Kinsey

Audrey C. Cash

Bennie R. Martin

Appomattox Glass & Storefront

Aubrey & Sissy Mason

Mr. & Mrs. Aubrey L.

Mason

Gary A Stroud

Kathryn Lifsey

Randolph Walker

William Walker

Ben Yaffe

Shannon Abatecola (2)

Martin & Gail Morris

Paul Yaffee

Rebecca Yaffe

It’s the mission of the YMCA to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build spirit, mind, and body for all.

The YMCA of Central Virginia is a 501(c)3 charity committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

The YMCA of Central Virginia is an organization of people joined together by a shared commitment to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. By prioritizing diversity and inclusion, we seek to ensure that all segments of society have access to the YMCA and feel welcome and fully engaged as participants, members, staff, and volunteers.

2023 - 2024 Board of Directors

Our volunteer Board of Directors provides critical guidance to ensure our vision and strategy align with our mission. These dedicated individuals are critical to the success of YMCA. We appreciate their dedication to furthering the health and wellness of our community.

Cindy Forren | President

Tommy Vaughan, III | Vice President

Rosemary Suess | Secretary

Stuart Evans | Treasurer

Robert Babcock

Jackie Bibby

Dr. James Camm

John Choi

Herman Cone, III

Art Costan

Preston Craighill

Dr. Thomas Delaney

Dr. Crystal Edwards

George Kayes

Ron Kennedy

Luther Maddy

Patty McCue

Dr. Alison Morrison-Shetlar

Robert O'Brian

Carter Paxton

Andrew Pearson

Robert K. Pearson, Jr.

Craig Ranson

Tony Robinson

Phill Sauls

James O. Watts, IV

Gorham "Bunny" Wood