Noble County Family YMCA

“The organization members annually elect the governing body”

“The organization has members who annually elect the governing body”

“The tax return is made available for review to the governing body prior to board approval”

“The organization maintains a conflict of interest policy which the board annually addresses”

“The board approves an annual budget that contains all salary increases for every employee.”

“Organization documents are made available to the public upon request”

“Program descriptions: youth development: the noble county family ymca's work in youth development is centered on establishing a whole-person approach to healthy, confident, and hopeful youth. Our work seeks to build capacity to support high-quality youth programs throughout the county as a childcare backbone organization, strengthen and establish new strategic partnerships to create more opportunities for youth in our area, and lead programming that allows young people to develop leadership skills, sharpen life skills, build social-emotional resilience, and engage in workforce and post-secondary education development. The y is here to enrich and advocate for experiences that support the social, cognitive, and physical growth of the youth in our community, removing the barriers and obstacles we can. Direct financial assistance, subsidies, and grant-based and workforce development programs are essential to our work in youth development, creating more equitable futures for the young people we serve. Healthy living: health is so much more than physical fitness, with social determinants like education, access to health care, and nutrition impacting individual and community-wide quality of life. The noble county family ymca strives to be a community leader in providing programs and services that build health and well-being for all. Our healthy living programs are designed to address community needs through partnerships and promote knowledge and awareness of mental health to reduce stigma. We aim to support the well-being of our community in their fitness journeys and connection to community and belonging. We bring families together, encourage good health habits, and foster connections through fitness, sports, and shared interests. We ensure our programs are accessible and affordable to all, providing direct financial assistance and bridging partnerships to connect more people with the y. Everyone is welcome at the y, and we are committed to making our programs inclusive and accessible to all. Social responsibility: as a trusted community organization, the noble county family ymca is dedicated to being a force for good for those we serve. Our social responsibility initiatives challenge us to lead the way in addressing critical community issues, including hunger and water safety. Food insecurity and drowning pose significant risks to the people of noble county. By leveraging our organization's partnerships, access to resources and education, and our voice in the community, we aim to shift power to our constituents and fill service gaps.”

“The organization's finance committee meets monthly and is responsible for reviewing and approving monthly financial statements and reports. It is responsible for review and approval of the organization's audit report.”