CHANNEL ISLANDS YMCA BOARD OF DIRECTORS Dan Watkins CHAIR
Marcus Kocmur
Ken Switzer VICE CHAIR
George Leis
Gail Anikouchine
Neal Lassila
Jim Armstrong
Jaylon Letendre
Damon Brink
Jocelyn Montanaro
Danielle Brinkman
Roya Mokhtari
Annick Faict
Lisa Neff
Rafael Gonzalez
Lucy Thoms-Harrington
Brian Gough
Kathleen Weinheimer
Andrew Grant
Bob Williams
Dax Gulje
CAMARILLO FAMILY YMCA BOARD OF MANAGERS Susan Uchiyama CHAIR
James Gaspar VICE CHAIR
LOMPOC FAMILY YMCA BOARD OF MANAGERS Cristi Brooks-Montgomery CHAIR Steve Popkin CHAIR/VICE CHAIR MONTECITO FAMILY YMCA BOARD OF MANAGERS Dan O’Keefe CHAIR Anthony (AC) Hernandez VICE CHAIR SANTA BARBARA FAMILY YMCA BOARD OF MANAGERS Dave Callanan CHAIR
Josh Keith INCOMING CHAIR
STUART C. GILDRED FAMILY YMCA BOARD OF MANAGERS Jeff Sgobba CHAIR
Jeanmare Harty VICE CHAIR
VENTURA FAMILY YMCA BOARD OF MANAGERS Cherie St. Jean CHAIR
Neal Lassila CHAIR ELECT
YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES YMCA BOARD OF MANAGERS Yolanda Garcia CHAIR
John Nelson INCOMING CHAIR
Dear YMCA Family and Friends,
MARGO BYRNE CEO
As we look back on the past year, we engage in a thorough review of our organization’s achievements and challenges. This year has marked a period of remarkable growth and significant progress in advancing the Y’s mission. We have remained steadfast in our commitment to the greater good and inclusivity within our community, especially among the underserved.
Each year, we strive to fortify our organization, making it more efficient and healthier to better cater to the diverse needs of our communities. In recognition of the growing significance of youth development in Santa Barbara and North Ventura Counties, we proudly report a remarkable 27 percent increase in our summer camp enrollment, welcoming over 2,000 children. Furthermore, our Youth & Family Services YMCA has provided crucial support to over 538 young individuals, while our My Home and Street Outreach program has found a spacious new home in downtown Santa Barbara. These accomplishments are a testament to the unwavering dedication of our staff and volunteers, who are the driving force behind the mission-driven work of the Channel Islands YMCA. Our volunteer boards have played an indispensable role in bolstering our annual campaign efforts, serving as a driving force for the numerous communities we are privileged to serve. Their collective commitment has had a profound and lasting impact on our organization, serving as a perpetual source of inspiration. With the generous support of individuals and organizations, we eagerly anticipate an exciting future for the Y. Sincerely, Margo and Dan DAN WATKINS BOARD CHAIR
REVENUE
EXPENSES
Public Support
27.3%
5,525,837
Programs
Membership Dues
34.1%
6,908,067
Joining Fees
1.0%
191,544
Youth Development Healthy Living Social Responsibility
35.7% 29.4% 6.6%
7,248,600 5,955,469 1,327,966
Childcare
13.8%
2,799,405
Subtotal Programs
71.7%
14,532,035
Programs
8.6%
1,730,965
Camps
6.7%
1,351,126
Subtotal Programs
91.3%
18,506,944
Other Income
1.5%
305,384
Investment Income
7.2%
1,468,724
Total Public Support & Revenue
20,281,052
Support Services and Operations Administration & Fund Development
15.6%
3,164,661
Total Operating Expenses
87.3%
17,696,696
Depreciation Reserve for Capital
5.2% 7.5%
1,065,653 1,518,703
Total Expenses
20,281,052
OUR COMMITMENT TO OUR COMMUNITIES
Christine and Brianna came to the Navigation Center looking for support with housing after sleeping in a rented U-haul truck for over a month. A few weeks into connecting with our services, the couple got into a motor accident and sustained injuries that prevented them from maintaining their employment and wrecking the truck where they had been sleeping. This was a huge physical and emotional blow to the couple, who had to separate during this difficult time. Luckily, our program was able to work quickly with a partnering housing authority property to refer the couple and get them a housing interview. The ladies were able to sign a lease within a day of Brianna’s release from recovery. The program also provided rent while they both healed and worked on employment goals. Lease signing proved to be an emotional step in this couple’s journey as we saw them hold hands and shed a tear while getting a glimpse of their new home.
A STORY FROM HALEY STREET NAVIGATION CENTER
455
basic needs distribution assistance connections
MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS Haley Street Navigation Center JANUARY 30, 2023 – We opened Haley Street Navigation Center, the first and only resource center in Santa Barbara that serves homeless transitional-aged youth ages 17 - 24. Here we offer basic needs services and counseling to young adults in crisis.
24-Hour Access at Camarillo Family YMCA MARCH 2023 – The Camarillo Family YMCA has taken a bold step towards accessibility by expanding its operating hours to 24/7.
Merging with SLO County YMCA COMING NEXT YEAR – We are proud and excited to welcome the San Luis Obispo County YMCA into the Channel Islands YMCA family. Both YMCAs successfully carried out a vote to merge earlier this year. Leaders of both organizations recognized that we can be better together and improve services and programs across the Central Coast.
Breaking Records at Summer Camp SUMMER 2023 – Our summer camp served more campers than ever. We enrolled more than 2,000 kids in over 7,000 weeks of camp, significantly surpassing our pre-pandemic registrations.
1,805
young adult case management sessions
1,487
scans by members into the YMCA facility thanks to 24-Hour Access
More than
2,000
kids participated in SLO County YMCA programs since January
OUR COMMITMENT TO YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
WORDS FROM A ST GEORGE SUMMER CAMP PARENT: “I cannot express enough how grateful
we are for the camp director Raul and all the camp counselors for making the camp a fun and safe environment. The counselors and the kids were all kind and respectful and good influence for each other. There were many opportunities to make new friends and to both try new activities and improve in familiar ones. We both work full time and appreciate that we could continue to work while our children were in a fun and safe space. Both my kids had a great time attending camp and looked forward to going each day. We are grateful to the mentoring you have done for our kids and look forward to seeing you again.”
226
received scholarships to attend afterschool care and preschool at the YMCA
SUPPORTING YOUTH Before & Afterschool Care and Preschool at the YMCA balances the needs of youth, families and local schools in a fully licensed, supportive and nurturing environment. We believe that children should have meaningful experiences and activities indoors and outdoors that complement and expand their school experience. We also understand the role YMCA staff play in exposing youth to positive role models who build their self-esteem and sense of community.
Summer Camp at the YMCA is packed with activities and new friendships. YMCA campers experience art, STEM activities, sports and outdoor recreation, field trips, and more. Weekly themes bring energy to camp and ensure that each week is a different adventure. All camps are ACA approved with campers’ well-being in mind.
Safety Around Water is built into every one of our swim classes. Teaching children how to be safe around water is not a luxury; it is a necessity. The YMCA introduced group swim lessons more than 100 years ago, and each year, the YMCA teaches more than a million children invaluable water safety and swimming skills.
Operation Ventura is a program that gives homeless, foster, and transitional living youth in Ventura County a chance at enriching experiences to better their future. Through this program, the Ventura Family YMCA offers a swim class and another youth class to these children at no cost to their families.
263
teens recieved a free YMCA membership
472
kids received free swim lessons thanks to Third Grade Learn to Swim
OUR COMMITMENT TO HEALTHY LIVING WORDS FROM OUR YMCA MEMBERS: “As a young adult, the Y gave me a safe space where I felt included and valued. I was able to lose nearly 100 pounds working out at the Y. I would not have been able to afford a gym membership at that time had I not been awarded a scholarship. As an adult, I now see how the Y’s impacts go so much farther than that. I’m happy to be a contributor to the annual campaign.” “I’ve made so many new friends, in ways I never knew which allowed me to support the community I live in. The instructors are wonderful which has inspired me to get healthier andsupport others and I just can’t say enough for what the Y has given me and allowed me to give back.”
102
cancer survivors participated in LIVESTRONG at the YMCA®
HOW THE YMCA SUPPORTS EVERYONE’S FITNESS JOURNEY LIVESTRONG at the YMCA® is a research-based program offering people afflicted by cancer a safe, supportive environment to participate in physical and social activities. Y staff, trained in supportive cancer care, work with participants to achieve goals such as building muscle mass and strength, increasing flexibility and endurance, and improving confidence and self-esteem. In addition to physical benefits, LIVESTRONG at the YMCA focuses on the emotional well-being of survivors and their families by providing a supportive community where people impacted by cancer can connect during treatment and beyond.
Open Doors is our scholarship program to ensure everyone in the community can participate in our life-changing programs regardless of their ability to pay. With financial assistance, thousands of kids, adults, and families can benefit from YMCA membership and programs like youth sports, swim lessons, child care, parent-child activities, summer camp, sleepaway camp, teen leadership activities, and many more. All YMCA members receive the same membership benefits, regardless of whether or not they are receiving financial assistance. All of this is made possible by the generosity of our donors.
9 out of 10 members agree that the YMCA is an important resource for the community
More than
5,000
people received scholarships that will help them reach their wellness goals
15,774
new members have joined association-wide since 2020
OUR COMMITMENT TO SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY WORDS FROM OUR NOAH’S ANCHORAGE RESIDENTS: “Noah’s staff have helped me in more ways than I can count. Noah’s has been there for me more than other people. Being here has made me more independent as well. I love Noah’s and am sad to go, but love that I can still drop in whenever I need support.” “I have felt a great sense of community while staying at Noah’s, I have made great connections with youth and staff here and will miss this place, I am thankful for everything Noah’s has done for me.”
1,261
family and individual counseling sessions
YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES CRISIS SUPPORT AND HOUSING Noah’s Anchorage is a Community Care Licensed Youth Homelessness Prevention Center. We provide a welcoming and supportive environment for youth ages 12-17 who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, have runaway, or are in an unsafe situation. All youth who come to Noah’s have access to healthy meals, warm showers and hygiene supplies, clothing, and a supportive adult. Both residential and non-residential services are intended to support physical, educational, and social-emotional well-being.
Haley Street Navigation Center strengthens the community of downtown Santa Barbara by providing transitional aged youth 17-24 years old with a safe and enriching place to develop to their best selves. At the center youth are met by welcoming case managers to receive basic needs, resources to education, employment, housing, and everything else needed to thrive as they transition into young adulthood.
My Home is a transitional-age program for youth 16-24 designed to reduce homelessness so 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 program helps prevent homelessness for those who are at-risk and/or marginally housed and provides timely intervention for the homeless. Case management services are tailored to each clients unique circumstance, inherent strengths, and goals for the future.
88%
of youth staying at Noah’s Anchorage reunited with kin or found safe and stable housing
776
crisis calls answered at Noah’s Anchorage
275
youth served at Noah’s Anchorage
FOUNDER ($10,000 AND UP) Anonymous The Charles D. and Mary A. Bauer Foundation Community Memorial Health Systems William & Lottie Daniel Fund Deckers Outdoor Corporation DeVillers Family Foundation Dignity Health Grunzweig Family Fund Ken and Bobbi Hunter George C. Karlson Foundation Claudia Lapin Lewis and Marianne Paul E. and Margaret A. Mistele Mithun Family Foundation John C. Mithun Foundation William H Moffat Jr Foundation Montecito Bank & Trust Gary and Anna Nett Tom and Colleen Nevins June G. Outhwaite Charitable Trust The Paix Alia Fund Harriet H. Samuelsson Foundation Santa Barbara Foundation Santa Barbara School of Squash, Inc. City of Santa Barbara
County of Santa Barbara Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians Schlinger Chrisman Foundation Gwendolyn Sexton Foundation May & Stanley Smith Charitable Trust Elaine F. Stepanek Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Ken Switzer Walter & Holly Thomson Foundation The Towbes Foundation Associated Students of UCSB Ventura County Sheriff’s Department Volentine Family Foundation The Whimsie Fund Williams-Corbett Foundation Wood-Claeyssens Foundation Yardi Systems, Inc. BENEFACTOR ($5000 TO $9999) Anonymous Amgen Foundation Staff Giving Mr. & Mrs. George Armstrong Audacious Foundation Belless Family Fund Margo and Mike Byrne Camarillo Noontime Rotary Kathryn Chalfant D’Augustine Foundation
Jettie Edwards David Eldred Annick Faict In Honor of Esther Gann Dr. Yonie Harris Frank & Betty Hiji Daniel & Mandy Hochman EB Hulac Charitable Foundation In-N-Out Burger Foundation Ann Jackson Family Foundation Morgan and Phileen Jones Patricia and Stephen Jordan Mr. & Mrs. Neal Lassila Herbert and Getrude Latkin Foundation Tony Mavros Mr. and Mrs. Dick Mazess The McDermott Charney Family Microsoft St. Jean/Stephenson Family Trust Santa Barbara Rotary Foundation Santa Ynez Valley Foundation Schlinger Family Foundation Bank of the Sierra Kristina Spielman Victoria and Hans Stuber Rotary Club Ventura East
Dominica Valencia Ventura County Credit Union Wings Over Camarillo PATRON ($2500 TO $4999) Anonymous Mr. & Mrs. James Armstrong Autism Speaks, Inc. Peter and Laura Berson Danielle Brinkman Citizens Business Bank Sylvia DeVillers Dr. Yolanda Garcia Get Together Foundation Helen Gibson Julius Gius Memorial Foundation Paige Harris Imerys Minerals California Inc. Larry Jett George & Laurie Leis Don Logan James Maguire Mechanics Bank Grace Pacheco Jewell Powell Marsha and Al Roberson SESLOC Santa Ynez Valley Youth Recreation Foundation David and Linda Schmitt Scott Family Foundation Kathy Scroggs and Lawrence Wallin State Farm Insurance Agent Swift Memorial Healthcare Foundation
Russell and Susan Uchiyama Lis Wiehl Jane Winter Dr. James and Kathryn Woodburn MEMBER ($1000 TO $2499) Anonymous Sarah Abrams Rob Adams Gail Anikouchine APEX General Contractors, Inc Thomas Babcock Mary & Gunther Baumgartner Bella Mia Salon Yuriko Bellesiles Roy & Laura Belluz Nicholas Bennett & John Garcia Big Green Cleaning Company Maralynn Blair Terry Boan Ann Bockius Katherine Bower Kelli Briggs Brian Britton Teresa Burgess Linda Burrows UCSB Office of Student Life Wayne Callaway John and Louise Carbon Meghan Carlson Casa Dorinda Timothy Casey Catherine Cash Jim and Janeen Cassidy Cat B’Lieu Enterprises
Cityview Community ChurchCoastal Valleys Roofing Co LLC CoastHills Credit Union Cheryl Collart Community West Bank John Corbett Penny and Wayne Covert Michael Craven John and Lana Crowell Roy E. Crummer Foundation Michael and Kristen Desmond Ann DeMartini Jeanne Dentzel Michael Denver DT Law Partners, LLP Claudia Diebolt and Jonathan Korbin David Dominguez Jim Duran Ashley Eberz Leo Edwards El Rancho Market The Tom and Nancy Elsaesser Foundation Juliet Esquibias Mike Evans Richard Favor Charles Ferris Peggy Finefrock Richard Fogo Gabriella Garcia Randy and Jill George Hani Geske Kirk and Pamela Gilbert Lynn Gildred Ann Glasgow Richard Glaus Richard Glenn Goldman, Sachs & Co. Matching Gift Program
Nancy Goldsholl City of Goleta Thomas Gomez Google Inc. Brian and Judy Gough Monica Grant and Colleen Murphy Mitchell Green Allan and Carol Gross Hager & Dowling Charitable Foundation Cindy Halstead Paul Hamlin Mary Harvey Christopher and Julie Hein Ron and Andrea Hein Elizabeth Hensgen Brian Herman Anthony Hernandez Roberta Heter Kelly Hunziker-Boyea Lynne Israel PD Jackson Family Foundation Raymond James Charitable Raymond James & Associates Wanda and Eugene Johnsen Jones Land Use Planning, LLC Chris and Amy Jurewicz Kenneth Kahn Lynn and Roger Karlson Robert Kates Diana Katsenes Diane Kees Ken & Jackie Kerr Mrs. Kristin Kirby and Mr. Kevin Whelan John Kirkgard
Terry Kleid Jolie and Marcus Kocmur Paula Kristofferson Steve Libuser Maxine Littlejohn Genesis Lodise Rotary Club of Lompoc Los Olivos Rotary Foundation Bob Lowry MarBorg Industries Matrix Document Imaging Inc Gary & Elizabeth Mayer Loretta and Mike Merewether Community Fund c/o Ventura County Community Foundation Mesa Consulting LLC Susan Miller Chris Mills Mitchell & Associates CPA’s Doug and Sandra Moe Roya Mokhtari Jocelyn Montanaro Cody Morris Susie and Mark Mosby Mullen & Henzell L.L.P. National Graphics DBA Jano Printing Mr. & Mrs. John Nelson New Frontiers Market Jon & Janice Nishimori The Connor O’Keefe Fund Dan O’Keefe James and Lillian Osborn Dan and Barbara Osuna Pacific Western Bank Scott Packham Padden-Rubin Family Steve and Lisa Palmer
Paradise Chevrolet Chris and Lori Parker Parker New World Pediatrics Darrin Peschka Pat Pinkerton Steve Popkin Daniel Powell Craig Prentice Darryl Priest R. Baller Productions, Inc. Justin and Amanda RackelyBill Rader Robert Ramey Derek Rapp David Raulin Play it Again Sports Raytheon Red Door Safety Jane and Larry Rosen Matthew Rowe Ric and Penny Ruffinelli Cheri Runge Housing Authority City of San Buenaventura Mary Sauer Frank and Marlene Scalfaro Nancy Schicker Mary Anne Schreier Wendy Scott Yvonne Serros Mary Sharp Franziska Shepard Ruth Shepard Michael Shimada Gary Simpson and Jill Nida Ken Sorenson Linda Sorensen Thomas and Tricia Speidel Warren Staley
Staples Construction Matthew and Lark Stevens Jennifer & Mathew Stiffler Erwin and Pat Straehley Mr. & Mrs. Joe Sullivan David Tappeiner Nicolas Teng Kathryn Thompson Lucy Thoms-Harrington and Tim Harrington Gary Thorne TNT Automotive Maureen Tolson Cody Ullman United Parcel Service UPS Urquidez Building Construction Rachel Van Mullem Ventura Investment Company Ventura Marathon Pamela Vincent Megan Voshell Dan and Stacey Watkins James Watts Kathleen Weinheimer Tim Werner Dr. Duane and Silvia Wikholm Carolyn and Bob Williams In Memory Of: John and Pat Williams Thomas Wolf Derrick Wong Mike and Kate Yamasaki Dr. Michael Young Carol Yung
Ms. Margo Adams
Mrs. Laura Gulovsen
Gary and Anna Nett
Deborah Anders & Harold Altman
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Halme
Mr. David Novis
Carol and Dean Anders
Ms. Cindy Halstead
Mr. Bruce O’Neal*
Karine Anderson
Timothy Hardy & Patricia Pinkerton
Mr. and Mrs. Osborn
James Armstrong
Richard Harris
Mr. Charles Ott*
Tracy and John Bear
Mrs. & Mr. Hernandez
Mickey & Marie Plaut
Vanessa Bechtel
Daniel & Mandy Hochman
Rick & Ruth Politte
Peter and Laura Berson
Ruth Hochman*
Mr. and Mrs. Powell
Marilyn Branch
Heinz Hoffman
Lawrence Praissman
Virginia Branch
Mr. Merrill Hoffman*
Mr. & Mrs. Price
Mr. Robert Brigden*
Mrs. & Mr. Hughes
Larry Rosen
Ms. Danielle Brinkman
Mr. Daniel Jaeger
Natalie & Matthew Rowe
Ada-Marie Bowers*
Dale Johnson*
Mrs. & Mr. Rutherford
Jessie & George Breytspraak*
Weston Johnson
Mrs. Miriam Schwab*
Bob & Patty Bryant
Mrs. Bailey Jurewicz & Mr. Jurewicz
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Shimada
Mr. and Mrs. Buccola
Lynn Karlson
Ellie & Sam Starfas
Margo and Mike Byrne
Ms. Diane Kees
Ms. Amber Stevens
Mr. & Mrs. Darren Caesar
Mrs. Jane Kievit*
Mr. Douglas Stewart
Will Cunningham
John M. Koelsch
Pat & Terry Straehley
Jack Dimock*
Marian Koonce*
Brad Sullivan*
Mr. James Dodson*
Jaylon & Jason Letendre
Mrs. Pamela Swenson
Lynda Fairly
Mrs. & Mr. Lindros*
Leslie Thomas & Richard Salzberg
Ms. Ferrari & Dr. Lawson
Ms. Nancy Maxson
Richard & Frederica Welch
Mr. and Ms. Mark Fingerlin
Carol and Richard McCurdy
Dana White
Mrs. & Mr. Fraser
Willard & Susanne McEwen
Manuela and Grady Williams
Adeline & Richard Freeman*
Andrea & Doug McFarling
Mrs. & Mr. Wineland
Mr. David Gibbs
Mr. and Mrs. Merewether
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Yamasaki
Dr. and Mrs. Glenn*
Paul E. and Margaret A. Mistele
Carolyn Grant*
Helene Mussbach*
* Gone but not forgotten.
FOUNDER ($10,000 AND UP)
MEMBER ($1000 TO $2499)
Paradise Chevrolet
D.A. Davidson Companies
Abundant Care Inc
Darryl Priest
Steven and Marilyn Gutsche
George Armstrong
Red Door Safety
Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians
The Berry Man
Marsha and Al Roberson
BENEFACTOR ($5000 TO $9999)
Brander Vineyards
David Bleich Company
CSUN Foundation
The Foundation for Santa Barbara City College
George C. Karlson Foundation
Casa del Herrero
Santa Barbara Fish Market
John Davies
Gary Simpson and Jill Nida
Ann DeMartini
David Spainhour
Kristal DeVillers
Rob and Amy Tovias
Juliet Esquibias
Susan Uchiyama
Gallagher Risk Management Services
Ventura County Credit Union
Dr. Yolanda Garcia
Maria Waggoner
Dr. Yonie Harris
West Coast Financial
Coasthills Community Foundation
EJ Harrison & Sons, Inc.
Westmont College
Fess Parker Winery
J.R. Barto Heating
Lis Wiehl
First Bank
Betty Hiji
Carolyn and Bob Williams
HUB International
George and Laurie Leis
Patricia Jordan
Lompoc Valley Medical Center
Morgan and Phileen Jones
Matrix Document Imaging, Inc
Robert Niehaus
Newport Meat
Allen Williams
Janice Nishimori
Julianne Willig
Pacific Western Bank
Montecito Bank & Trust PATRON ($2500 TO $4999) American Riviera Bank BB&H Benefit Designs Laurie Bennett Bryant & Sons, Ltd.
The Channel Islands YMCA is grateful for all donations. To change your listing or if your listing is missing, please contact your YMCA branch Executive Director.
OUR MISSION As a leading nonprofit, the Y is committed to strengthening communities throughout the nation. Your local Y seeks to fill gaps in community services and develop activities, strengthening communities across Santa Barbara and Ventura counties. Believing that everyone should have the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive, the Y nurtures potential and brings people of diverse backgrounds together. The Y has a local presence and national reach, mobilizing local communities to affect lasting, meaningful change. The Channel Islands YMCA is a charitable organization providing programs based upon Christian principles to people of all ages, races, religious beliefs and economic status to promote Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility.
CHANNEL ISLANDS YMCA 1180 Eugenia Place, Suite 104, Carpinteria, CA 93013 805.569.1103 • www.ciymca.org