Channel Islands Young Mens Christian Association

Healthy living: improving health and well-being in san luis obispo, santa barbara, and ventura counties. The channel islands ymca is a leading voice on health and well-being. With a mission centered on balance, the y brings families closer together, encourages good health and fosters connections through fitness, sports, fun and shared interests. As a result, thousands of youth, adults and families are receiving the support, guidance and resources needed to achieve greater health and well being in spirit, mind and body. Health, well-being & fitness - resources and guidance to maintain or improve physical activity, health and wellness, the channel islands ymca currently includes the camarillo family ymca, ventura family ymca, montecito family ymca, santa barbara family ymca, lompoc family ymca, stuart c. Gildred family ymca in santa ynez and san luis obispo county family ymca. Five of these facilities include lap pools and all include exercise equipment and multi-use spaces to provide wellness classes available to people of all ages. The ymca also provides free health fairs/screenings, exercise activities and nutrition advice for members and nonmembers alike. Today's seniors are more health-conscious than any generation before. At the y, we've made the health and fitness of our seniors a top priority by designing activities that concentrate on balance, mobility and flexibility. We host various social events and activities to bring people together for camaraderie, fellowship and fun.

Social responsibiility: giving back and providing support to our neighbors. The channel islands ymca has been listening and responding to our communities' most critical social needs for over 137 years. Whether developing skills or emotional well-being through education and training or preventing chronic disease and building healthier communities, the y fosters the care and respect all people need and deserve. Through the channel islands ymca, volunteers, donors, leaders and partners are empowering people of all ages to be healthy, confident, connected and secure. Social services - training, resources and support to empower our neighbors to make change, bridge gaps and overcome obstacles. Youth and family services ymca, our social services branch, encompasses programs dedicated to serving at-risk youth and families. Noah's anchorage youth crisis shelter (noah's) provides services to runaway and at-risk youth, ages ten to seventeen. During the year, 81 youth stayed at noah's anchorage. Haley street navigation center provides transitional age 17-24 year-olds with a safe and enriching place to develop into their best selves. Youth receive assistance meeting basic needs and accessing education, employment, housing and everthing else needed to thrive as they transition into young adjusthood. My home is a transitional-age program for youth 17-24. Youth have a safe place to live, a reliable system of support, a sense of purpose and the self-sufficiency skills needed to live independently. The st. George family youth center, in isla vista, serves hundreds of youth, providing bilingual after-school homework assistance and mentoring. The center provides a variety of after-school programs as well as fieldtrips and other enrichment opportunities. The center also serves as an advocate for parents of teens, assisting them during meetings with school administrators and during court appearances with their children. The st. George family youth center is about helping kids to achieve, families to become stronger, and the community to thrive. Volunteerism & giving - during the year, 517 people donated 13,973 hours valued at $467,947 to help move people and communities forward, delivering the benefits of good health, strong connections, greater self-confidence and a sense of security to all who seek it. During the year contributions of over $2,664,842 were raised for our annual campaign with every dollar given back to provide access to services to those who need it most. The y is accessible to all people. Financial assistance is offered to individuals and families who cannot afford a membership. The channel islands ymca provided over $1,061,551 in financial assistance to children, families and individuals for memberships and programs such as: childcare, camp, sports and after-school programs. Advocacy - collaborations with policy makers, community leaders and private and public organizations to develop youth, prevent chronic disease, build healthier communities and encourage social responsibility.