Organization: TOM A FINCH COMMUNITY YMCA INC
Mission: THE MISSION AND PURPOSE OF THE YMCA IS TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY FOR ALL. YMCA PROGRAMS EMPHASIZE FOUR CORE VALUES - CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, AND RESPONSIBILITY. WE SERVE MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN OF ALL AGES, RACES, ABILITIES, INCOMES, AND RELIGIONS. AS A CHARITABLE, COMMUNITY- BASED ORGANIZATION, WE SEEK TO IDENTIFY COMMUNITY NEEDS AND TO RESPOND TO THEM IN SUCH A WAY THAT THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY BENEFITS; THE YMCA'S COMMITMENT IN THIS REGARD IS THAT NO ONE IS DENIED MEMBERSHIP OR PROGRAM PARTICIPATION DUE TO INABILITY TO PAY, SO FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED TO THOSE WHO NEED IT, TO THE EXTENT FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO DO SO. IN 2019, THE YMCA PROVIDED $44,300 IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO 89 CHILDREN IN OUR CHILD CARE PROGRAMS AND $32,018 TO 196 INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES FOR YMCA MEMBERSHIPS.
Activities: YOUTH DEVELOPMENT THE TOM A. FINCH COMMUNITY YMCA OPERATES AN AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER DAY CAMP CHILD CARE PROGRAM. YMCA CHILD CARE PROVIDES A SAFE. NURTURING AND CARING ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN WHILE PARENTS WORK TO SUPPORT THEIR . FAMILIES. THE PURPOSE OF YMCA CHILD CARE IS TO ENCOURAGE AND PROMOTE THE HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT OF THE CHILD. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE SO THAT NO CHILD IS DENIED THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE A PART OF THE YMCA. THE TOM A. FINCH COMMUNITY YMCA OFFERS YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMS INCLUDING SOCCER, BASEBALL, BASKETBALL, AND VOLLEYBALL. YOUTH AGES 3-14 ARE ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN YMCA YOUTH SPORT PROGRAMS. YMCA YOUTH SPORTS EMPHASIZE THE FOLLOWING IN NON-COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT: LEARN THE SPORT PLAY AS A TEAM BE A GOOD SPORT TRY TO WIN HAVE FUN OPPORTUNITIES FOR EQUAL PARTICIPATION ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO ALLOW EACH CHILD TO EXPERIENCE SUCCESS IN THEIR CHOSEN SPORT. VOLUNTEER COACHES SERVE AS THE BACKBONE OF ALL YMCA YOUTH SPORT PROGRAMS.
HEALTHY LIVING THE TOM A. FINCH COMMUNITY YMCA PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO IMPROVE THEIR OVERALL HEALTH AND WELL- BEING. MEMBERS HAVE ACCESS TO A 7,700 SQUARE FOOT WELLNESS CENTER THAT HOUSES CARDIOVASCULAR, STRENGTH AND FLEXIBILITY TRAINING EQUIPMENT. THE WELLNESS CENTER IS STAFFED WITH CERTIFIED PROFESSIONALS READY TO ASSIST MEMBER IN THE DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF INDIVIDUAL EXERCISE PROGRAMS. EXERCISE CLASSES INCLUDING AEROBICS, STRENGTH TRAINING, CORE CONDITIONING, INDOOR CYCLING, YOGA, AND LOW INTENSITY SENIOR ADULT EXERCISE PROGRAMS PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBERS TO PARTICIPATE WITH OTHER MEMBERS IN A GROUP SETTING WHERE EXPERT INSTRUCTION IS AVAILABLE AND SOCIAL SUPPORT IS ENCOURAGED. INDIVIDUAL SERVICES SUCH AS PERSONAL TRAINING, NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING AND SPORT-SPECIFIC TRAINING ARE AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS. THE PURPOSE OF ALL WELLNESS PROGRAMS IS TO ASSIST MEMBERS IN REACHING THEIR INDIVIDUAL FITNESS GOALS AND ACHIEVE A HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY. THE TOM A. FINCH COMMUNITY YMCA OPERATES A 25-YARD, 5 - LANE INDOOR SWIMMING POOL. WATER EXERCISE CLASSES, SWIM LESSONS, WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTION, LAP SWIMMING, PHYSICAL THERAPY, SCUBA INSTRUCTION, AND RECREATIONAL SWIMMING OCCUR WEEKLY WITHIN THE YMCA NATATORIUM. THE POOL PROVIDES A SECOND EXERCISE AND INSTRUCTIONAL VENUE FOR MEMBERS. CERTIFIED INSTRUCTORS HELP BOTH YOUTH AND ADULT MEMBERS LEARN THE LIFETIME SKILL OF SWIMMING AND ACHIEVE IMPROVED HEALTH THROUGH ORGANIZED AQUATIC PROGRAMS. THE POOL IS AVAILABLE AS A RESOURCE TO COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
Social Responsibility Our YMCA believes in giving back and supporting our neighbors. We have been listening and responding to our community's most critical social needs. YMCA programs, such as our active older adults, Christian community, and outreach efforts, are examples of how we deliver training, resources, and support that empower our neighbors to effect change, bridge gaps, and overcome obstacles. We engage YMCA members, participants, and volunteers in activities that strengthen our community and pave the way for future generations to thrive.
NTEE category: Recreation & Sports
Secondary category: Youth Development