Northwestern Connecticut Young Mens Christian Association Inc.

“Form 990 is presented to all members of the board of directors prior to being filed. The y's audit review committee conducts a discussion at the next regularly scheduled board of directors meeting.”

“Annually, all members of the board of directors and key staff complete a conflict of interest questionnaire and acknowledgement document in accordance with the northwestern connecticut ymca board of director's adopted conflict of interest policy. These documents are stored in the y's administrative offices.”

“The y board of director's governance committee conducts the ceo performance and compensation review process. The executive committee determines that the compensation to be paid to the ceo is reasonable and compares the compensation to be paid to the ceo with the compensation paid to equivalent ceos from ys operating throughout the northeast that have comparable revenues, branch locations, employees and service populations. The executive committee obtains this comparison data fromthe ymca of the usa's locally assigned representative. The committee then meets with the ceo, conducts the review and presents any change in compensation. The governance committee presents a summary report to the board of directors for approval.”

“The y board of director's governance committee conducts the ceo performance and compensation review process. The executive committee determines that the compensation to be paid to the ceo is reasonable and compares the compensation to be paid to the ceo with the compensation paid to equivalent ceos from ys operating throughout the northeast that have comparable revenues, branch locations, employees and service populations. The executive committee obtains this comparison data fromthe ymca of the usa's locally assigned representative. The committee then meets with the ceo, conducts the review and presents any change in compensation. The governance committee presents a summary report to the board of directors for approval.”

“The y's annual report, which includes financial information, is sent to donors and y corporators and is also available to anyone who requests one. Our tax return is available at guidestar.com or to anyone who requests a copy.”

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMSY YOUTH AND TEEN PROGRAMS GIVE KIDS GOOD ROLE MODELS TO HELP THEM DEVELOP SELF-ESTEEM AND GOOD VALUES, INCLUDING CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, AND RESPONSIBILITY. Over 365 "AT RISK YOUTH" ARE SERVED EACH YEAR WITH EDUCATION AND TAUGHT COPING SKILLS, ALONG WITH COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT SERVICES AND LIFE-SKILLS TRAINING. MANY PROGRAMS ARE PROVIDED AT NO COST. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR FEE-BASED PROGRAMS, SO A YOUNG PERSON'S ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES ARE NOT A BARRIER TO PARTICIPATION.THE WINCHESTER YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU (WYSB) AND THE TORRINGTON YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU (TYSB) ARE PART OF A STATE-WIDE NETWORK OF AGENCIES THAT SERVE AT-RISK YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE WORK OF YSBS WAS ACTUALLY CODIFIED IN STATE STATUE, WHEN THEY WERE PENNED IN 1975. WHILE THE MAJORITY OF YSBS ARE MUNICIPAL AGENCIES, SOME LIKE THE WYSB AND TYSB ARE A PART OF A LARGER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION LIKE THE Y.THE WINCHESTER YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU (WYSB) SERVES AT-RISK YOUTH WHO ARE DEALING WITH THE STRESS OF FAMILY ISSUES, HOMELESSNESS, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP, ABUSE, SCHOOL PROBLEMS, AND MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES. OUR GOALS INCLUDE ASSISTING YOUNG PEOPLE AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH DIFFICULT LIFE EXPERIENCES; HELPING TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF OUR CONSTITUENTS; FACILITATING FAMILIES IN CONFLICT RESOLUTION; ASSISTING FAMILIES INVOLVED IN THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM; INCREASING AWARENESS OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE TO YOUNG PEOPLE; KEEPING CHILDREN SAFE; AND ENHANCING OUR COMMUNITIES. THE WYSB SERVES YOUTH AND FAMILIES THROUGHOUT NORTHWEST CONNECTICUT IN BARKHAMSTED, COLEBROOK, HARTLAND, NEW HARTFORD, NORFOLK, AND WINCHESTER.THE TORRINGTON YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU (TYSB) SERVES AT-RISK YOUTH WHO ARE DEALING WITH THE STRESS OF FAMILY ISSUES, HOMELESSNESS, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP, ABUSE, SCHOOL PROBLEMS, AND MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES. OUR GOALS INCLUDE ASSISTING YOUNG PEOPLE AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH DIFFICULT LIFE EXPERIENCES; HELPING TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF OUR CONSTITUENTS; FACILITATING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOW-INCOME YOUTH, ASSISTING FAMILIES INVOLVED IN THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM; INCREASING AWARENESS OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE TO YOUNG PEOPLE; KEEPING CHILDREN SAFE; AND ENHANCING OUR COMMUNITIES. TYSB SERVES YOUTH AND FAMILIES THROUGHOUT NORTHWEST CONNECTICUT IN HARWINTON, BURLINGTON AND TORRINGTON.IN-SCHOOL AND AFTER SCHOOL GROUPS ARE OFFERED THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR, IN EACH OF THE 9 TOWNS SERVED. OUR STAFF COLLABORATES WITH SCHOOL LEADERSHIP AND MUNICIPALITIES TO DETERMINE THE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF EACH SCHOOL, DEVELOPING GROUPS (GRADES K-12) THAT MEET WEEKLY FOCUSED ON PROMOTING SELF-AWARENESS, BUILDING POSITIVE PEER RELATIONSHIPS, AND DEVELOPING CONFLICT RESOLUTION SKILLS. THE JUVENILE REVIEW BOARD (JRB), OPERATED BY BOTH THE WYSB AND TYSB, IS FOR FIRST-TIME, NON-VIOLENT JUVENILE OFFENDERS. JRBS CREATE AN ALTERNATIVE PATH THAT NOT ONLY HOLDS THEM ACCOUNTABLE FOR THEIR INFRACTIONS, BUT PROVIDES ADDITIONAL RESOURCES THAT CAN HELP THEM CHANGE THEIR BEHAVIOR AND BE SUCCESSFUL. IF THEY SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE THE PROGRAM, THEIR CASE IS DROPPED BY THE POLICE; OTHERWISE THE CASE IS RETURNED TO THE POLICE.EACH HOLIDAY SEASON, OUR CHRISTMAS ANGELS PROGRAM HELPS TO ENSURE THAT CHILDREN WHO MIGHT NOT OTHERWISE RECEIVE GIFTS HAVE THEIR WISHES FULFILLED. IN 2020, OVER 1,000 CHILDREN & FAMILIES RECEIVED GIFTS AND CRITICAL NEEDS, INCLUDING CLOTHING AND FOOD.OUR PARENT & CHILD, PRESCHOOL AND YOUTH LEVEL AQUATICS PROGRAM HELP TO DEVELOP PHYSICAL SKILLS AND LIFESAVING EXPERIENCE TO CHILDREN AGES 6 MONTHS THROUGH 12 YEARS; OUR FAMILY SWIM PROGRAM GIVES ADULTS AND CHILDREN SHARED TIME IN THE POOL TO APPRECIATE ONE ANOTHER AND PROMOTE INTERGENERATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS. SPORTS AND NINJA WARRIOR PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH, FAMILIES AND ADULTS PROMOTE FITNESS, TEAMWORK AND DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL SKILLS. THE Y'S COMPETITIVE GIRLS VOLLEYBALL PROGRAM, NORTHWEST JUNIORS, PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR GIRLS, GR”

“Change in Agency Endowment = $283948”

“Change in Value of life ins. = $4312”

“Change in value of stock = -$3674”