Strategic Plan

STRENGTHENING FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES Strategic Plan 2011-2013 PENINSULA METROPOLITAN YMCA

Our mission: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

Strengthening communities is our cause.

At the Y, we believe that lasting personal and social change can only come about when we all work together to invest in our kids, our health, and our neighbors.

Our new strategic plan is committed to Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility. Over the next three years, our Y will focus on program development, partnerships, and collaborations that will make the Peninsula area home to the healthiest children, teens, adults, and families.

There are many ways for you to become involved at the Y. To donate, volunteer, or learn more about the Y, visit us at www.peninsulaymca.org or stop by a branch near you.

SUPPORTING FAMILIES AND YOUTH By developing creative programs, services and partnerships in a family-friendly environment, the Y will provide families with more opportunities to spend quality time together.

1. We will provide family-friendly facilities.

2. We will develop programs designed to address the diverse needs of families that will allow children & parents to participate both separately and as a family.

3. We will actively identify & engage organizations that work to improve the lives of families.

4. We will reach out and engage families outside our facilities.

5. We will expand our activities outside of school hours that strengthen family bonds and support family needs. kidspriorityone.org

IMPROVING HEALTH AND WELL-BEING The Y will improve the health and well-being of all through continuous supportive relationships and environments including developing programs to reduce childhood obesity and actively engaging the increasing baby-boomer population.

1. We will provide support and guidance for all who want to improve their health.

2. We will address the needs of the increasing baby boomer population.

3. We will implement programs to address healthy eating, nutrition and education of inactive and/or obese youth, adults and families.

4. We will connect members and staff through well designed, comfortable and accessible “gathering places� throughout our Ys. 5. We will identify areas of need in our community and collaborate to provide broader participation in activities promoting healthy living.

SERVING OTHERS We will inspire people to volunteer by providing meaningful opportunities to serve others.

1. We will identify and communicate meaningful mission–related volunteer opportunities in activities promoting healthy living, youth development and social responsibility.

2. We will develop a comprehensive infrastructure that will deliver an efficient and effective volunteer experience.

3. We will integrate service opportunities throughout our program and membership offerings.

ENSURING A LEGACY By connecting members with our charitable mission and purpose, we will ensure future generations have access to Y programs and facilities.

1. We will increase charitable contributions to the Y to equal 10% of the annual operating budget.

2. We will connect our membership with our charitable mission.

3. We will implement an active endowment program to include 200 Heritage Club Members with a future value of 10 million dollars.

4. We will expand our capital support from members and our community.