The YMCA of Greenwich The next 100 years
Mission Statement
To bring together and strengthen the community through programs and services that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all men, women and children.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHAIRMAN Jim Cabrera
VICE CHAIRMAN Sandy Waters
TREASURER Tony Fagella
STAFF
Andy Alisberg Hilary Ayala Bob Caldaroni Brad Cohen Cathy De Silva Eric Ellison Pat Francois Eric Hahn Sandy Helmer Neil Isford Lori Konolige
VICE CHAIRMAN Jeff Lombardi SECRETARY Jonathan Wells
Dan Kraninger Phil Lochner Steve Loparco Lisa Oswald Steve Paletta Shonu Pande Stephen Soler Alex Todorovic Francine Tramontano Scott Williams Chris Zadik
Ed Philipp President & Chief Executive Officer ephilipp@gwymca.org | ext. 506 Charlie Leigh Chief Financial Officer cleigh@gwymca.org | ext. 204
Katrina Dorsey Director of Development kdorsey@gwymca.org | ext. 112
David Cohen Senior Director of Youth Development dcohen@gwymca.org |203.869.3381 ext. 222
Dear Friends, Almost a decade ago the Y asked for support and Y members, community leaders and friends answered the call. With local support and generosity the Y is at the finish line of a seven year long building project.
The project included completely renovating the existing building, creating underground parking, new childcare rooms, an Olympic swimming pool and completing the renovation of the historic pool. The goal was to accomplish this while preserving the character of the facility which is on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Greenwich YMCA was built in 1916 with the intention of providing a safe place for the community’s youth. Whether it is a youth program, lifeguard class, Zumba or Yoga class, summer camp or day care at St. Roch’s the Y is here to support the community. With your investment we will continue to fulfill our mission for the next 100 years. Sincerely,
Ed Philipp CEO
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WHAT THE YMCA DOES The Y has served the local community with health and wellness programs for almost 100 years. Thousands of kids have learned to swim, learned about character development by being part of the aquatic teams, families have spent quality time together and adults have formed friendships while working out and volunteering.
The Y is part of a larger movement anchored in more than 10,000 neighborhoods nationally.
The Y has the long-standing relationships and physical presence not just to promise, but to deliver, lasting personal and social change. The Y is a powerful association of men, women and children from all walks of life joined together by a shared passion to strengthen the foundations of community with a commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility. Though the world may be unpredictable, one thing remains certain --the Y is, and always will be, dedicated to building healthy, confident connected and secure children, adults, families, and communities.
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WHERE THE YMCA HAS BEEN In 1916 local philanthropist, Rebecca Witherell, gave the Y to the Town of Greenwich in memory of her husband, Nathaniel. At the time, the Y was a state of the art facility, featuring the first indoor pool in Connecticut, a billiards room, shooting range and bowling alley. The facility was designed for a total membership of 600 boys and men--not to serve generations of local families with health and wellness programming.
Ten years ago the Board voted to assume debt in order to renovate the facility thereby ensuring the Y’s relevance for future generations. With construction complete and the facility open the Y leadership is now charged with asking the community to consider investing in the Y’s future by helping to retire the construction debt.
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YMCA IMPACT Youth Development: The YMCA of Greenwich provides affordable programs and services to support youth and teens in their physical, mental and emotional development while building solid foundations for healthy and productive lives.
Local youth learn self confidence through the swim program, character development through the swim, dive and water polo teams as well as fitness programs including Spin, Zumba, Pilates and Yoga. In addition to onsite programs, the Y operates a year round childcare facility in Byram that serves 90 children (6 weeks old through Pre-K) and there is room for program expansion to serve even more working families. Last year $85,000 in childcare scholarships was distributed to local families. 94% of members agree the Y is an important community resource for nurturing youth development.
Healthy Living. The YMCA supports healthy living for the entire family with infant through Senior programming and provide families with an environment where they can spend quality time together. 90% of members agree that the Y has helped them meet their health and wellness goals.
Social Responsibility: The YMCA of Greenwich gives back to the community by providing financial assistance for membership, childcare, afterschool programming as well as summer camp. Community organizations like Abilis and Pathways also use the facility at no cost. The Y is focused on expanding programming for people of all needs and abilities.
97% of members agree that the Y is an important resource for improving the health and well being of the community.
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WHERE THE YMCA IS GOING With diverse membership options including adult, youth, family and single parent family membership categories, the Y has over 4900 members. Fundraising helps to keep membership and program fees reasonable and to provide financial assistance for membership and childcare.
Under the guidance of the Board of Directors and CEO, the Y will continue to operate as a cause driven organization, leverage the facility and resources to expand membership and continue to add national Y programs that have an impact on the community’s health like diabetes prevention and ‘50 moving forward.’
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Y FACTS • The first Y established in the US was in Boston, MA in 1851 • There are 2,700 Ys in the US 9 million youth and 12 million adults in over 10,000 neighborhoods across the U.S. participate in their local Y’s • There are YMCA’s in 145 different countries
• Volleyball, softball, professional football and basketball were all created at the Y • Racquetball was created at the YMCA of Greenwich in 1951 by member Joe Sobek
• Father’s Day was started and first celebrated in 1910 at the Y • Over 540,000 people volunteer at Y’s
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Who supports the YMCA As a charity the YMCA, of Greenwich relies on the support and financial contributions from staff, Board of Directors, members, volunteers, local corporations and the United Way.
Programs 44%
Annual Charitable Support 10%
Membership 44%
Government 2%
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THE YMCA’S COMMITMENT The Y’s Board and staff leadership is committed to good governance in the following ways: • Developing collaborative relationships that provide opportunities for individuals and families to develop healthier lifestyles.
• Creating a culture of excellence which delivers high quality programs and exceptional member satisfaction. • Continuously building awareness of the value and impact the Y delivers to its members and community.
• Continually identifying, recruiting and developing staff and volunteers who share the Y’s core values. • Cultivating opportunities through the Y for meaningful volunteer engagement that build community.
• Developing a culture of philanthropy that defines the Y as a charity of choice for annual, capital and planned giving. • Communicating the Y’s opportunity for greater community impact with those who have capacity and desire to ensure its future.
The Y’s commitment to good governance extends to supporting strong management.
In August 2012, Y Veteran, Ed Phillipp joined the YMCA of Greenwich as CEO. In Ed’s previous position as COO of the Rye Y where he doubled membership. Ed is committed to the Y’s philanthropic mission, meeting community needs, expanding accessibility to the Y for those requesting financial aid and hiring Y trained staff.
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YOUR INVESTMENT IN THE NEXT 100 YEARS The YMCA of Greenwich has received a six million dollar pledge to retire the construction debt. The pledge payment is expected before December 31, 2013 upon securing a $6 million match from friends in the community. $12 million will fully retire the commitments to JP Morgan, Allied Irish Bank and the First Bank of Greenwich. Your investment in our future is an investment in our community. It’s an investment in ensuring that the Y is here for generations of local residents to benefit from programming focused on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
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50 East Putnam Avenue Greenwich, CT 06830 1916-PRESENT