Thelma Lovette YMCA

“David martin, daniel grealish, rig riggins and william f. Jones jr. Have a business relationship by virtue of their positions as board members and/or officers of the ymca of greater pittsburgh. There are no other business relationships among these individuals.”

“The ymca of greater pittsburgh, a pennsylvania nonprofit corporation is the only member and has full voting rights.”

“Directors are elected by the organization's sole member, the ymca of greater pittsburgh.”

“The privileges of the member are exercised by the board of directors of the member or such representatives or representatives of the member as may be designated for such purpose by the member in writing to the president or secretary of the corporation.”

“Thelma lovette ymca does not have a committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body.”

“A draft of the form 990 and supporting schedules is reviewed by management and the ymca's finance committee. Subsequent to any changes associated with that review, a final draft of the form 990 and supporting schedules is posted to an information board portal accessible by the full board for their approval prior to filing.”

“All officers and trustees are required to submit executed conflict of interest statements annually. The conflict of interest are reviewed by the governance committee of the ymca of greater pittsburgh board. Form 990, part vi, section b, lines 13 and 14: ymca of greater pittsburgh (ymca) performs recordkeeping and other support services for its supporting organization, thelma lovette ymca (thelma). These services are performed in accordance with internal control policies and procedures that govern all operational activities of ymca. Accordingly, the operational activities of thelma are governed by the following policies and procedures of ymca: document retention and whistleblower policy.”

“The organization makes all of its public documents available upon request. Anyone interested in reviewing these documents needs to make a written request to the organization's corporate offices. Copies of the requested public documents will be mailed.”

“Youth development kids grow-up at the y. From swim lessons and water safety to youth sports and after school programs, the y keeps kids safe while they learn, explore and shine! Inside a classroom or outside at camp, youth and teens are learning values from positive role models who help every child to set and achieve their goals. We have our own goals for the impact our work has on the region and the families who need us most. Within allegheny county, and neighborhoods across the country, it`s been proven that children from economically disadvantaged households experience a measurable gap in learning. That equates to nearly 50,000 kids in allegheny county whose academic futures are at risk. The y is stepping-up, working side-by-side with parents, teachers and students to provide every child an opportunity to succeed. Similar to the 40 developmental assets, the y is incorporating asset building throughout our youth and teen programming. At the y, they learn values and positive behaviors, and can explore their unique talents and interests, helping them realize their potential. That makes for confident kids today and contributing and engaged adults tomorrow. We`ve made significant strides in providing area students with wrap-around programming that supports their academic success: the y`s before and afterschool program provides a safe place to learn foundational skills, develop healthy, trusting relationships and build self-reliance. Here we plant the seeds for learning how to play, interact and live a healthy lifestyle. Enrichment curriculum, field trips, wellness and nutrition are part of all programs. These school-age programs serve 160 children, operating out of 6 sites including schools and the thelma lovette y. In addition to ccis funding, the y provides over $7,000 in direct subsidies to families who could not otherwise afford to enroll their child(ren). Also in support of service for children, northside urban pathways charter school uses the thelma lovette ymca for physical education four times a week. Staff provide students with instruction in the pool, gym, cycle studio and wellness floor. Over 150 youth attend on a weekly basis throughout the school year. The y operates the 21st century program for 80 children in grades k-8 who are performing at or below grade level in math and reading. This program supports the creation of community learning centers that provide academic enrichment opportunities during non-school hours for children, particularly students who attend high-poverty and low-performing schools. The program helps students meet state and local student standards in core academic subjects, such as reading and math; offers students a broad array of enrichment activities that can complement their regular academic programs; and offers literacy and other educational services to the families of participating children. The y is the starting point for many youth to learn about becoming active and developing healthy habits they`ll carry with them throughout their lives. And the benefits are far greater than just physical health. Whether it`s gaining the confidence that comes from learning to swim or building the positive relationships that lead to good sportsmanship and teamwork, participating in sports at the y is about building the whole child, from the inside out. We`ve introduced two new programs this year, youth swim team and friday night pick-up basketball. Annually approximately 200 children and teens participate in aquatics, youth sports and recreational activities at the thelma lovette y. Positive out-of school activities like summer camp are strong predictors of future academic success,higher test scores, lower absenteeism rates, lower drop-out rates, completed homework and higher grades. With a focus of preventing summer learning loss and weight gain, day camp also features a curriculum that emphasizes character development through team building, exploration of science and nature, community service and healt”

“Healthy living many people know the y for fitness. But, the truth of the matter is, one in five residents of southwestern pennsylvania describes their health as fair or poor. Our neighbors are facing a health crisis, battling diabetes, obesity and other preventable chronic diseases. The y is at the forefront of this battle, equipping people with knowledge and access to programs and facilities that can change their futures and improve their quality of life. Because we know that healthy lifestyles are achieved through nurturing mind, body and spirit, well-being and fitness at the y includes more than just working out. In addition to our physical fitness classes and facilities, we provide educational programs to promote healthier decisions, and offer a variety of programs that support physical, intellectual and spiritual strength. Taking part in y wellness programs is about more than weight loss. It provides those with limited resources access to real solutions for disease prevention and management of expensive chronic conditions. Families and individuals with low incomes are often among those with high health risk factors for diseases like diabetes, smoking related illnesses or poor nutrition because of limited access to healthy foods. Annually, the y invests nearly $64,000 in our neighbors` health through subsidies provided to 25% of our membership at the thelma lovette y. The cost of managing our region`s health issues is a sizable burden for local government to bear. An efficient strategy to keep these costs down is to keep the population healthier through programs like the y`s diabetes prevention program. The y facilitates early detection, mitigating costs because at an early stage, treatment options are greater, the cost is less and the outcomes are better. In addition to providing financial assistance, the y has been able to ensure access to healthy living programs in the hill district, one of pittsburgh`s most economically disadvantaged neighborhoods. The thelma lovette y is one of the five locations that receive a share of $850,000 in indirect subsidies, enabling them to maintain operations, supporting a quality of life and a sense of community. In doing so, the y is able to maintain an open-door policy to those in need. The y`s focus on families extends well beyond support services to include programs that address nearly all needs a family may have over the course of a lifetime. Last year we assisted nearly 200 families in building stronger relationships as they engaged with us to overcome difficult times, pursue healthier lifestyles, learn more about themselves and important resources available to them throughout the region. The y is a hub of community where people come together for social interaction and personal enrichment. This interaction and connection to a larger community plays a big role in keeping seniors engaged and healthy. In addition to occasional adult leisure and instructional programs, several y branches schedule bi-monthly activities such as trips to local attractions, lectures, book clubs, and arts and humanity workshops.”

“Social responsibility times are tough for many of our neighbors. Fortunately, pittsburghers and the y, have a knack for coming together to help. Ymca programs like our community technology centers, hope for all, free tax preparation, work force training, and single-resident housing help our friends and neighbors through difficult times and place them on a path to self-sufficiency. Together we are working to make sure every child, family and community has what they need to achieve their best. One of the most critical problems facing our urban communities today is food security. In pittsburgh, 47% of our neighbors lack convenient access to supermarkets, making it very difficult to obtain fresh and nutritious foods. Compared to other cities of the same size, pittsburgh has the highest percentage of people residing in food deserts. At the thelma lovette ymca, a roof-top garden provides more than just landscaping. Yielding approximately 80 pounds of produce annually, the garden`s harvest of greens, tomatoes, carrots, squash, strawberries and herbs has a significant purpose at the nearby centre avenue ymca. There, it is used to prepare meals for the residents who are most often transient men with little to no resources. By delivering healthy snacks and meals through our after school and day camp programs, the y is helping to make sure kids are getting the nutrition they need to prosper. Social service programs are primarily delivered through the y`s urban branches including the thelma lovette and centre avenue ymcas. Often the lesser-known work of the y, these programs are in place to support our neighbors' struggle for basic needs and capacity building for their future success. The thelma lovette ymca hosts free community health fairs that put resources, physicians and nurses on-site to provide the community at large with free medical services for preventative care and existing medical conditions. Alcoholics and narcotics anonymous meet several times a week to provide support to community residents. Job employment services provide individuals with assistance in employment searching, job readiness skills, resume building, and applying for employment-related benefits. Financial education workshops provided throughout the year include subject areas like tax preparation, credit repair and home buying. When needs overlap, we lead change and pull together innovation for the social well-being of the community. In partnership with community funders, the thelma lovette ymca delivers an off-site program for the residents of the hilltop community in pittsburgh. By promoting advanced technological literacy, cultural awareness, and youth advocacy, we are creating a better future for pittsburgh with a special focus on some of our newest neighbors and citizens. This store-front operation serves 4,000 people annually, providing free access to computers, high-speed internet, and free training in technology. It also provides access to ged prep courses, workforce development workshops, basic computer help, and assistance with social service applications, resume writing, and job searching. Widely used by neighbors of all ages, the hilltop computer center hosts regular workshops and offers children a safe and supervised online environment. On average, about 23% of the hilltop`s users are bhutanese refugees. Volunteerism the generosity of others is at the core of our existence. It is only through the support of our thousands of volunteers and public and private donors that we are able to give back to the communities we serve. Beyond providing services and subsidies to individuals, we make every effort to support our fellow non-profits and community agencies through donated services, facility usage and collaborations. The ymca also plays a vital role among other health and human service agencies, schools, churches, veteran`s groups, civic groups, nonprofits and the community at large by donating the use of y facilities, properties and sometimes, staff.”

“The organization's financial statements are audited by an independent accounting firm. In addition, the organization has a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit of its financial statements and its selection of the independent accountant.”