Young Men'S Christian Association

“The executive committee is comprised of the officers of the board and the chairs of various respective subcommittees and meets on the off-months between full board meetings. Actions taken by the executive committee are reported to the full board at each subsequent full board meeting.”

“The ymca is a membership organization. Any person who supports the purpose of the organization may become a member and shall be entitled to all benefits of membership as established by the board of directors. The board of directors, in conjunction with the staff of the organization, may decide categories of membership as it sees fit.”

“The return is prepaerd by an independent accountant with assistance and oversight by management. Upon completion and review, the return is emailed to each voting board membersand also provided in paper form at a meeting prior to submission to the irs.”

“All officers and members of the board of directors are required to review the conflict of interest statement, sign the form indicating their agreement to adhere to the policy, and disclose any conflicts that presently exist. This review is performed annually. Board members are expected to promptly disclose any conflicts that arise during the year. Adherance to the conflict of interest policy is specifically prescribed in the organization's bylaws. Board members are prohibited from engaging in any activities or transactions in material conflict with their duties and obligations to the organization.”

“Compensation for the ceo is reviewed and approved by a committee of board members using comparables and additional compensation information from y.u.s.a. A subcommittee of the board, which includes the chair, reviews the salary of the executive director and of upper management to ensure that it is in line with other ymcas of similar size, region, and plan. The salary administration plan is based on the hay plan, a system that awards points based on factors such as decision-making, budget, program, board/committee, and supervisory responsibility. Salary was last reviewed in 2018.”

“The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available upon request at the organization's administrative office. In addition, the organization's financial statements are provided on its website.”

“Our mission is to put christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. The ymca is a place for being and belonging. We empower young people to reach their full potential, improve individual and community well-being, and give back and inspire action in our communities. The ymca welcomes all. We serve people of all ages, sizes, colors, beliefs, abilities, and incomes.”

“The ymca has opportunities for both managerial and program volunteers.”

“In an effort to serve everyone regardless of their ability to pay, the ymca of western north carolina provides financial assistance and subsidized services for individuals and families who might otherwise be unable to participate in ymca programs and services. The most important measure of the ymca is the impact we have on the lives of the people and communities we serve. Through our seven centers, 24 childcare sites, and programs throughout the community, the ymca has a positive impact on people of all ages and from all over the region. Our charitable work supports youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Below are programs that make a positive impact in those areas. Youth development - afterschool childcare our afterschool programs provide students with developmentally appropriate activities that offer a combination of individual and group activities based on weekly themes and lesson plans. These programs adhere to the national healthy eating and physical activity (hepa) standards, increase the physical well-being of participants and promote health-promoting behaviors. - summer day camp we provide summer day camp at locations througout western north carolina. At summer day camp, children ages 5-15 have opportunities to make new friends, learn new skills, and explore the world around them. The y offers a variety of camps to fit the needs of families throughout the community. - ymca camp watia ymca camp watia is an affordable overnight camp for all children in western north carolina, regardless of family income. It is made accessible to all families through comparatively low costs and scholarship opportunities. Healthy living - aquatics programs the y offers lessons for swimmers of all levels and ages, including fun, educational classes for children ages 3 months through 12 years. We also provide the safety around water program, a four-to-eight-lesson curriculum that teaches children how to be safe in and near bodies of water, as well as some basic swim skills. Additionally, we have the piranhas, a year- round competitive swim team for swimmers ages 6-18. - youth sports youth sports programs honor the core y values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. We strive to provide a quality experience for players, coaches, and families, and we promote the development of each athlete to reach their highest potential through skill refinement, teamwork, and sportsmanship. We serve youth ages 3-14. - nutrition programs access to fresh, healthy food is a cornerstone of health that can affect people's ability to thrive. The y is dedicated to improving food access and food security. We do this by distributing fresh produce at no charge, with no questions asked, and by offering practical, cost-effective cooking demonstrations and nutrition education. We do this at mobile food markets in several counties each month. We also operate a central hub to receive, sort, and store donated food before distributing it at mobile food markets. Our mobile food market program served over 28,000 people by distributing over 120,000 pounds of food. We also distribute food boxes to more than 600 families each month, boxes are packed in our food hub and delivered directly to clients' homes, mitigating transportation barriers often associated with accessing healthy food. - livestrong at the ymca livestrong at the ymca is a free 12-week, evidence-based, small-group program that offers adult cancer survivors a supportive environment to participate in physical and social activities focused on the whole person. Goals of the program include building muscle mass and strength, increasing flexibility and endurance, and improving functional ability. In 2024 we presented this program in person at several ymca locations. - diabetes prevention program the ymca of wnc's diabetes prevention program (dpp) is a year-long, community-based program for adults at risk of developing type 2 diabetes. This evidence-based model from the centers for diseas”

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