Valpo YMCA Strategic Plan

VALPARAISO FAMILY YMCA

STRATEGIC PLAN

2024 AND BEYOND

STRATEGIC PRIORITIE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

Provide learning opportunities that support academ establish a healthy lifestyle while supporting workin 1. EARLY LEARNING • Childcare (0-3 yrs) • Preschool/Pre-K (3-5 yrs) • Before & After Care (5 yrs and older) • Summer Day Camp (5 yrs and older)

HEATHLY LIVING

Provide healthy opportunities tha disparities with accessible health a and nutritional resources while soc

STRATEGY SUMMARY This is a living strategy road map; the Y is committed to long-term impact and recognizes the need to continuously adapt as the environment in Valparaiso and surrounding Porter County changes.

1. IDENTIFY AND INSPIRE • Chronic disease preven • Food security • Social connection • Active Older Adults

SOCIAL RESPON

Be the conduit to support, co a more unified and equitable

1. CONVENE AND CO • Board Governance • YMCA Board • YMCA Foundat • Volunteerism • Lower income pop

CAPACITY BUILDING

Build talent and infrastructure to achieve h while remaining financially prepared for fu 1. VALUE AND VISION • Membership Growth/Retention • Marketing • Workforce • Fundraising/Grants • Facilities/Assets • Financial Sustainability

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mic achievement, develop creativity, character, and curiosity, and ng parents with high quality, affordable programs.

2. COUNSEL AND CONSOLE • Social Emotional Learning • Family-focused Programming • Mental Wellness

3. EDUCATION AND ENRICHMENT • Youth Sports • Aquatics/Water Safety • Health & Wellness • Teens

t combat chronic disease, mental illness, and institutional health and wellness education and prevention that increase mental, physical, cially connecting community members.

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2. EDUCATE AND EMPOWER • Obesity support/prevention • Substance abuse prevention • Mental wellness support • Healthy living support

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onnect, and empower people, reaching across boundaries to live as e community.

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2. COLLABORATION AND PARTNERSHIP • Faith Community • Active Older Adults (ACE Center) • Early Childhood and School Age Development • Health/Medical Community (St. Mary) • Educational Community (VU/VCS)

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VALPARAISO FAMILY YMCA STRATEGIC PLAN

OUR MISSION To be a charitable non-profit organization that improves the quality of life in our communities through programs and services that strengthen the spirit, mind, and body for all.

OUR VALUES We promote four core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility in all our work.

OUR CAUSE Strengthening the foundations of community

OUR FOUNDATION For more than 75 years, the Valparaiso Family YMCA has been a unifying force in our community. The YMCA links individuals from diverse social and economic backgrounds with an inclusive collaborative spirit, guided by Christian principles. The YMCA positively impacts the quality of life for more than 24,000 people each year, giving youth, adults, and families opportunities to thrive, skills to develop, and values to guide them.

VALPARAISO FAMILY YMCA 1201 Cumberland Crossing Dr. Valparaiso, IN 46383 219.462.4185 www.valpoymca.org