Channel Islands YMCA, 1/28/20, Vol. 35

CHANNEL ISLANDS YMCA

Amid Tough Times, The YMCA Looks To A Future Of Hope And Support

2020 STORIES FROM THE Y 2020 was a year of change, challenge, and growth for our organization.

However, we never lost sight of our mission to serve the community.

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT The Y nurtures the potential of every child and teen by supporting their unique youth development journey. Even in a pandemic, the Y provides all youth with the tools and resources they need to succeed in life.

“We’ve had our 6 year old enrolled for several weeks and he has been having a great time. Thank you for offering this program, it allows our son to be social and stimulated while school is closed.

The staff are extremely helpful and have good practices in place.”

- Geoff, Remote Learning Program Parent

HEALTHY LIVING The Y aims to improve health and well-being by providing programs and activities that promote wellness, reduce risk for disease and help others reclaim their health. Throughout 2020, the Y provided programs for all ages to promote health.

“Kudos to the Y, I REALLY enjoyed getting back to the Y when it reopened. They really stepped up and made the necessary changes to allow for workouts. A lot of programs were updated so members like me could continue to make health a priority!”

- Judy, Senior Wellness Member

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY The Y responds to society’s most pressing needs by developing innovative, community-based solutions to help those in need.

The Y provides youth crisis shelters, homeless outreach, and mental health support programs.

“It’s been fun, it’s been amazing, and it’s been calming. My time at Noah’s Anchorage Youth Shelter has been accommodating, helping me with a place to stay as well as support with getting my ID and birth certificate. My time at Noah’s has been awesome!”

- Noah’s Anchorage Resident

YOUR COMMUNITY, OUR CAUSE When the pandemic hit, our Y’s quickly shifted from traditional fitness and outreach operations, to 24/7 community support, essential childcare, senior outreach and more.

2020 By The Numbers

+3,000 Children attended essential childcare

90

%

School-age participants received remote learning support

18 YMCA childcare sites

+160

$461,448

+300

Senior wellness classes

Scholarships given to the community

Virtual videos created for public health

+1,800 Families have received emergency food during the pandemic

24/7

1,108

24/7 shelter and crisis support

Volunteers supporting our communities

GIVE TODAY TO CREATE A BRIGHTER TOMORROW 2020 was a year like no other in the history of our YMCA. We are proud to give back to many in our community; a commitment that will always hold true. Our volunteers, staff, donors, and the community have shown remarkable kindness and generosity. However, our work is not done. Financially and emotionally, the magnitude of the past year was difficult for many, including the Y. We continue to provide for many in the community but still need your help to shoulder this great responsibility. Give today for a better us.

GIVECIYMCA.ORG CHANNEL ISLANDS YMCA 105 E Carrillo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 • 805.569.1103 STUART C. GILDRED FAMILY YMCA 154

900 North Refugio Road Santa Ynez, CA 93460

HALEY ST. FAMILY & TEEN CENTER 701 East Haley Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101

MONTECITO FAMILY YMCA

591 Santa Rosa Lane Santa Barbara, CA 93108 NOAH’S ANCHORAGE

101

SANTA BARBARA FAMILY YMCA

301 W Figueroa St Santa Barbara, CA 93101

36 Hitchcock Way Santa Barbara, CA 93105

ST. GEORGE YOUTH CENTER YMCA 889 Camino Del Sur Isla Vista, CA 93117

101

YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES

105 East Carrillo Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101

MY HOME AT ARTISAN COURT 422 East Cota Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101