2022 Annual Report

BRIGHT FUTURE STRONG PAST

A MESSAGE FROM OUR LEADERS

Dear YMCA Friends,

As we reflect back on the year 2022, we are thankful and fortunate for the opportunity to make an impact on the Greater Wallingford Community. Our organization is driven by our strategic priorities of serving families, supporting seniors, redefining membership, fostering partnerships and being a best in class employer. Our community partners, volunteers, staff and members work together to strengthen the foundation of the community through programs, services and relationships that build a healthy spirit, mind and body.

After two long years of healing and rebuilding our organization, we celebrated 77 years of service to the community. The event was highlighted by proclamations of support and gratitude from our Federal, State and Local leaders as well as testimonials from our founding families that have been a part of our organization for over seven decades. We continue to be a leader in the community in support of quality and affordable childcare, preventing accidental drownings through our safety around water and swim lesson programs and providing summer and out of school enrichment programs which saw record enrollments this past year.

As our community continues to heal and more families attend programs and services and neighbors connect at the YMCA. We have a responsibility to provide accessible, welcoming, purposeful and updated facilities that will support the health, recreation and social needs for all. In 2022, the YMCA, thanks to state, corporate and individual financial support, was able to replace its deteriorated East Side YMCA parking lot and renovate its 60 year old Natatorium and Lap Pool.

As we look to the future, we are excited to announce four main priorities:

• Our new partnership with the Central Connecticut Coast YMCA to provide programs and services to the residents of the town of North Haven.

• Continued renovations to our 70 year old East Side YMCA that will include structural, accessibility, privacy and updated improvements to our locker room facilities.

• Rotary/YMCA Teen Center improvements along with Teen programming initiatives with a goal of serving at least 25% of youth grades 5 through 12, thanks to financial support of federal ARPA funds.

• Our vision of bringing an Aquatics Center to the West Side YMCA. We have raised approximately 50% of our goal and need the support from our community to make this a reality!

Our YMCA continues to be a family, built on the foundation of our mission and in support of the community.

Stay Safe and Healthy,

Sean Doherty Courtney Grimm Chief Executive Officer Chief Volunteer Officer

WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT

OUR MISSION

As a charitable organization, our mission is to strengthen the foundation of the community through programs, services and relationships that build a healthy spirit, mind and body.

We aim to be an effective resource and influential community partner by building meaningful, caring relationships and promoting healthy, productive lifestyles for generations.

OUR COMMITMENT

Over 78 years ago, the Wallingford Family YMCA opened its doors to welcome our community in its collective pursuit of a healthy lifestyle. Day after day, year after year, we have remained steadfast in our commitment to delivering lasting personal and social change to every individual, regardless of ability. Pursuits develop and needs evolve, yet our responsibility to bring together and strengthen our community has endured with clarity and purpose.

Our Y has been a cornerstone of the community since 1944. We have woven the story of how individuals and families learned to swim, prepared for school through early childcare programs, were safe and nurtured through before & after school programs, adopted healthy habits and rehabilitated from the discomfort of chronic disease. With two locations in Wallingford, it is a hub of wellness where 8,574 members come together to collectively strengthen mind, body and spirit. Each year, over 10,000 people come through the doors to connect with their "Y Family" in pursuit of a healthy lifestyle. Today, our community seeks solutions to complex challenges as individuals pursue the same goals of healthy mind, body and spirit. The Y will respond with the same unwavering commitment to community that inspired the establishment of our organization.

OUR CORE VALUES

Our core values drive everything our staff & volunteers do to live out our mission and make a meaningful and long lasting impact in our greater Wallingford community.

By holding ourselves accountable to build character around our core values, we build healthy spirit, mind and body FOR ALL.

CARING

We demonstrate sincere concern for others, their needs and well-being.

RESPECT

We treat others as we would want to be treated and value the worth of every person

HONESTY

We tell the truth and demonstrate reliability & trustworthiness.

RESPONSIBILITY

We do what is right and are accountable for our choices & actions

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

All kids deserve an opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve. We believe in the potential of youth and teens and see every interaction as an opportunity for learning and youth development, grounded in our YMCA core values: caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. From cradle to career, the Y provides all youth with the tools and resources they need to succeed in life.

BY THE # S 8 of 8 elementary schools served by our before & after school programs, allowing us to provide care to over

784 youth le swim les

388 school-aged children

Through our early child care at our YMCA Learning Communities at Choate & Masonicare, we provide experiences to help entire family units cope, grow, communicate and care for each other. We maintain and strengthen what starts at home, giving all families the support they need to succeed.

Our School Age Growth & Enrichment (SAGE) program is located in all 8 elementary schools and offers safe, fun and engaging care before & after school. Enrichment & Leadership for Middle School (ELMS) provides after school activities and educational enrichment for students from both Wallingford middle schools.

Swimming is a life skill and youth swim lessons help children build confidence by floating, putting their faces in the water, kicking, learning arm strokes and more. To increase water safety across Wallingford, we run our Safety Around Water program to help kids learn skills to be safe around water.

Children thrive in our youth sports programs, as they learn confidence and teamwork. From Munchkin Soccer to Youth Dodgeball, there is something at the YMCA to get every kid active, no matter what their interest. The Wallingford Family YMCA Dolphins Swim Team helps swimmers of all abilities reach their highest potential. Every member of the team develops commitment, dedication, teamwork & a love of swimming.

Camp Ulbrich has it’s more successful year yet, with over 375 kids making friends, having fun and experiencing the adventure of a lifetime at camp. With STEM taught by CT STEM Academy, swim lessons, all-camp competitions, trips to Bertini Park and more, Camp Ulbrich always offers campers the opportunity to meet & overcome new exciting challenges.

In Upward Bound, students in grades 4-12 and recent graduates, grow & develop in a constructive environment with positive role models. Youth are challenged to reach past their limitations with decision-making opportunities, recreational activities, and positive self-expression. In doing so, our hope is that they will grow & learn about themselves in a multitude of aspects in their lives, becoming better equipped with the life skills needed when faced with everyday challenges. The goal of the Upward Bound program is to create an atmosphere where kids feel safe, valued and free to express themselves.

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57 joined us for Safety Around Water

110 students in Upward Bound from different schools

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54 children enrolled at the YMCA Learning Communities

2025 camper weeks over 5 sessions at Camp Ulbrich

110 members of the Dolphins Swim Team

HEALTHY LIVING

We help individuals & families build and maintain healthy habits for spirit, mind & body in their daily lives. We provide programs & activities that promote wellness, reduce risk for disease and help others reclaim their health, for kids, adults, seniors and families. These programs and everything else the Y does are in service of building a stronger, healthier Wallingford every day.

BY THE # S

7133 Wallingford Family YMCA members

30 kids ran, biked and swam in Race 4 Chase

48 members of our c learned life-savin

Health is more than getting your heart rate up - it’s about building community while you do it. The Y is a place to make friends, network and more. With brand new, state of the art equipment at both branches, we offer personal training and a mix of group exercise classes to suit the needs and fitness levels of everyone in Wallingford.

Annual events, such as Miracle on 81 South Elm Street and the Easter Egg-stravaganza, give parents & children much needed free family time to bring them closer.

LiveSTRONG at the YMCA is a physical activity & well-being program designed to help adult cancer survivors achieve their holistic health goals. It offers people affected by cancer a safe, supportive environment to participate in physical and social activities focused on strengthening the whole person.

Fit-to-Go is our response to the growing youth obesity crisis. Elementary & middle school youth learn about healthy living & nutrition, developed a focused & realistic workout program they could stick with, had tons of fun doing healthy activities, made new friends and felt better about themselves.

With Race 4 Chase, we provide kids with a safe, healthy non-competitive environment to discover the sport of triathlon. They get expert instruction in swimming, cycling, running, strength training and flexibility, and also learn the fundamentals of good nutrition, under the supportive guidance of coaches. Race 4 Chase strives to empower kids to reach their full potential. It brings together kids from all different backgrounds and educates them on how to adopt a healthy lifestyle, coaches them to develop a foundation of athletic skills, and inspires them to aim high in sports and in life.

We are proud to have partnered with Hartford Healthcare to provide COVID-19 vaccine clinics to ensure that all members of our community could receive their vaccines & boosters. We also hosted seven American Red Cross Blood Drives, potentially saving over 500 lives.

7 American Red Cross blood drives hosted potentially saving over546 lives community

ng First Aid & CPR

Over 100 hours of pool time each week and 68 fitness classes at both of our branches

219 participants in our water aerobics classes

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

We know that when we work together, we move individuals, families and communities forward. The Y responds to Wallingford’s most pressing needs by developing innovative, community-based solutions to help those in need to reach their full potential. We are also committed to inspiring a spirit of service by uniting individuals from all walks of life to participate in and work for positive social change.

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BY THE # S $248,800 in direct assistance to over Alm

Everything we do at the Y does is in service to make ourselves and our community better. From athletics, to education, health services and safe spaces, we fill the gaps where society falls short because we believe everyone deserves the chance to thrive.

Through our Community Support Campaign, we continue to raise funds for our Membership for All financial assistance program that ensures our doors are open to all to who need us the most. We are proud of our heritage and commitment to make our character-building, family-enriching programs available to everyone in our community. Annually, we receive support from hundreds of members, community leaders and businesses who believe in our purpose. Through Membership for All, these funds are distributed on a sliding scale to those with a documented need in our community. Our goal is to never turn anyone away because of an inability to pay.

With the Community Health Alliance, we help advocate & promote healthy living to improve the overall quality of life for Wallingford. We strive to enhance the importance of a healthy lifestyle, build relationships by focusing on the leading health issues facing this country, strengthen the capacity for coalition building and increase the community's ability to promote policy & environmental changes that encourage healthy living.

The COVID-19 global pandemic has amplified the disparities in life outcomes that marginalized communities, especially communities of color face. These disparities are a direct result of current systems and policies that perpetuate historic oppression and systemic racism. We can be most effective in our communities when we recognize intersectionality and that each individual’s dimensions of diversity influence how they cope with social isolation; chronic stress and trauma; as well as access to employment, health care, safe & affordable housing, food, education and other critical needs.

The Y is focused on creating equitable and sustainable solutions that address both the immediate needs of the community and the systemic root causes that lead to inequities. Organizations such as the Y are built on people – without individuals at all levels having the same understanding of diversity, inclusion and equity – the organization cannot begin to effectively strengthen communities. We must be mindful of others and respectful to all.

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39 volunteer board & committee members and

117 program, event & policy volunteers donated over hours of their time

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$235,000 in indirect assistance in resources, facility use, volunteer hours & more most

$29,244 Race 4 Chase $6,605

Membership for All

$30,688

LIVESTRONG at the YMCA

$47,560

Camp Ulbrich

COMMUNITY SUPPORT CAMPAIGN

In 2022, we raised $248,896 and every dollar donated has a lasting impact on the people right here in our community.

Upward Bound helps students in grades 4-12 grow & develop in a constructive environment with positive role models. Youth are challenged to reach past their limitations with decision-making opportunities, recreational activities, and positive self-expression. The goal of Upward Bound is to develop social skills, analytical thinking and self-esteem by creating an atmosphere where youth & teens feel safe, valued and free to express themselves.

From newborns at both of our YMCA Learning Community centers to 8th graders in Enrichment & Leadership for Middle School, our child care programs provide youth with the tools and resources they need to succeed in life. We provide experiences to help entire family units cope, grow, communicate and care for each other.

Every summer, children from ages 4 to 15 build character, form lifelong friendships and experience the adventure of a lifetime at Camp Ulbrich. With STEM, swim lessons, all-camp competitions and more, Camp Ulbrich gives campers the opportunity to overcome new & exciting challenges.

LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is a physical activity & well-being program designed to help adult cancer survivors achieve their holistic health goals. It offers people affected by cancer a safe, supportive environment to participate in physical and social activities focused on strengthening the whole person.

With Membership for All, funds from the Community Support Campaign are distributed on a sliding scale to those with a documented need in our community.

Race 4 Chase provides kids with a safe, healthy non-competitive environment to discover the sport of triathlon and empowers them to reach their full potential. It brings together kids from all different backgrounds and educates them on how to adopt a healthy lifestyle, coaches them to develop a foundation of athletic skills, and inspires them to aim high in sports and in life.

The YMCA’s Safety Around Water program teaches kids water safety skills that help reduce the risk of drowning and builds confidence in and around water. We have partnered with the Ulbrich Boys & Girls Club and the Spanish Community of Wallingford to provide this program to youth in our area.

Our Parkinson’s Water Aerobics class is specifically designed to keep individuals with Parkinson's mobile and fit.

COMMUNITY PARTNERS

We are grateful to our community partners who have made it possible for us to expand our mission and outreach to Greater Wallingford.

ACES

American Cancer Society

American Heart Association

American Red Cross

Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield

Benhaven

Boy Scouts of America

Choate Rosemary Hall

CMAK Foundation

Coalition for a Better Wallingford

Community Foundation of Greater New Haven

Connecticut Alliance of YMCA's

Cuno Foundation

Ferguson & McGuire Insurance

Gaylord Hospital

Girl Scouts of America

Hartford Healthcare

High Roads Transition Institute

ION Bank Foundation

Kiwanis Club of Wallingford

Liberty Bank

LiveSTRONG Foundation

Masonicare

Masters Manna Food Bank

Mayors Substance Abuse Council

Midstate Medical Center

Morostar Transportation

James H. Napier Foundation

Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce

Quinnipiac University

Rushford Center Inc.

Salvation Army South Central CT

Spanish Community of Wallingford

State of CT - Department of Social Services

State of CT - Department of Children & Family Services

State of CT - Office of Early Childcare

Tagliatela Family Foundation

Town of Wallingford Board of Education

Town of Wallingford Fire Department

Town of Wallingford Health Department

Town of Wallingford Parks & Recreation

Town of Wallingford Police Department

Town of Wallingford Youth & Social Services

Ulbrich Boys and Girls Club

Ulbrich Family Foundation

United Way of Meriden/Wallingford

USA Swimming

Wallingford Public Library

Wallingford Rotary Club

Wallingford Senior Center

Walmart

Webster Bank

Wells Fargo Foundation

WPAA-TV

YMCA of the USA

YMCA Professional Network

THANK YOU TO OUR 2022 SUPPORTERS

Air Temp Mechanical Services ‡

Rene Alexandre •

All Waste, Inc.

Cassandra Allen •

Lynn Allen •

Lynne & Craig Allen allnex ‡

America's Charities

Neil Amwake

Ray Andrewsen •

William Andreycak •

Peter Angelastro

Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield ‡

Jennifer Arienti

Patti Avenia

B.P.O.E. Elks #1365

Melissa Bader

Shirley Barbera

John Bau

Abby Beale ≈

Marissa Beamer

Erin Bickelhaupt •

Sundari Birdsall

Paige Birney •

Luther Blackwell •

Christina Borrelli

Dean Brenner

Chester Britt

Craig Burns

Susan Butler

BYK-Chemie ‡

Calculus of Talent

Joseph Camerato

Maria Campos-Harlow •

Laura Cannon •

Carbutti Real Estate

Carolyn Cary •

Dorothy Celata

Alida Cella

Andrea Chamberlain

Olivia Chamberland

Nancy Charles

Louis Chesery

Choate Rosemary Hall ‡

CMAK Foundation •

Community Foundation of Greater New Haven •

Emily Conn

Connecticut Custom Aquatics ‡

Mary Ellen Connell •

Connex Credit Union ‡

Carole Conroy •

Patricia Corbett •

Matthew Coyle •

Don Crouch •

Julie Crouse •

Michelle Cucinelli

Louis Czerwinski

Bryan DeMars

Ralph DeMusis

Glen Dickinson

Arleen DiFrancesco •

Joel DiLoreto

Diversified Building Services ‡

Sean Doherty •

Ellen Downes •

Tara Durant

Nancy Early •

Janis Evancha

Don Falk

Marianne Federici

Juna Ferguson •

Ferguson & McGuire • ‡

Craig Fishbein

Norman Fishbein ‡

Jane Fisher •

Anna Franz •

Vincent Franzik

Peter Frascarelli •

Freemotion Fitness ‡

Fyzical Therapy & Balance Centers

Tim Gaiser •

Rosalind Gallagher ‡

Norman Gaudet •

Gaylord Hospital ‡

Paul Gettinger

Trudi Giulietti

Edward Goglia

Kelly Gontarz

Tara Gorvine

Amy Gosztyla •

Courtney Grimm

Shane Grindell

Kristy Grondzik •

Audrey Grove •

Margery Halleran •

Walter Harper

Wayne Harriman

Hartford Healthcare ‡

Jeffrey Hernandez •

Jessica Hodum •

Holy Trinity School

Suzanne Hudd •

Susan Huizenga •

ION Bank Foundation • ‡

Ivyrehab Wallingford

Renee Janes

Charlotte Jones

Just Call Jason

Joseph Kanell ≈ •

Rochelle Kanell •

Margot Kawecki

Christopher Kingston •

Donald Kirshbaum

Knights of Columbus Pinta Council 5 •

Maria LaRocco •

Doug Latham

Deborah Lawrie

David Leigh ≈

Elizabeth Leigh ≈

Zsofia Leranth-Nagy •

Charles Lewis

Liberty Bank Foundation ≈

Nancy Linton

Main Tree Service •

Margaret Manning

Jessica Mantzaris •

Masonicare ‡

Matrix Fitness ‡

Norine Maurice •

Carol McFarland •

Jeanne McFarland ≈ •

Jennifer McIntyre •

Natasha Mendes •

Michael Moran •

Keith Munsell

Caroline Musmanno

Marie Nabbout-Cheiban

James H. Napier Foundation

NBT Bank

Newtown Savings Bank ‡

Noble Wealth Advisors

Kevin O'Rourke •

Arlene O'Tell •

Joreza Onofre

Ann Palmieri

Joyce Paquette

Robert Parisi

Tanyce Pereira

Norma Perez

Benjamin Peterson

Margaret Phelan

Phonetel

Porsche/Audi of Wallingford

Gary Powell •

Kathleen Powell

Ted Prema •

Martin Regan

Celia Reilly

Michael Relyea

Right at Home CT

Robinson and Cole

Adriana Rodriguez •

R.L. Rogers & Sons

Richard Romao

Wendy Ronitz-Baker •

Greig Rosano •

Rotary Club of Wallingford

Marlene Rubin •

Jorge Ruisanchez •

SAGE at Cook Hill

SAGE at Highland

SAGE at Mary G Fritz

SAGE at Moses Y Beach

SAGE at Parker Farms

SAGE at Pond Hill

SAGE at Rock Hill

SAGE at Stevens

Michael Santacroce ≈

Elizabeth Sargeant

Louis Savenelli

Constance Schingh

Monica Schmidt •

A. Secondino & Son ‡

Greg Seledyn

Bonnie Server

Sheehy Plumbing & Heating ‡

Linda Siegler •

Linda Simonson •

The Sisters' Project ‡

Eric Skinner

Eric Soderman

Spanish Community of Wallingford

Jonas Akins & Sarah Stapleton

Tyler Sullivan

Michelle Sweeney

Kevin Sweet

Oumar Sy

Thomas Talbot

Tee it Up

Alec Theis

F. Curtis Thrall & Susan B. Thrall Foundation

Thurston Foods

Nan Tussing •

Fred Ulbrich Memorial Fund •

Ulbrich Stainless Steels & Special Metals ≈ ‡

Valenti Auto Sales ‡

Visconti and Associates ‡

William Wadsworth Jr. ≈

Kathleen Wallace

Wallingford Committee on Aging

Wallingford Funeral Home

Wallingford Public Library

Elizabeth Welch

Jamie Welch •

Samantha Welch •

Elizabeth White

White Way Laundry

Paul Witik

Joshua Wyatt •

YMCA of the USA

Bill Zemina •

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN UPDATES

As we plan for the Y’s future, we have remained focused on what will best serve our community for generations to come. Here’s what we have done this year, and what the future may bring for the Wallingford Family YMCA.

2022 ACCOMPLISHMENTS

WEST SIDE

$330,012

Replace Upper Roof

Security System Installed

New Fitness Equipment

EAST SIDE

$1,124,700

New Fitness Equipment

New LED Lights in Fitness Center

Security System Installed

Parking Lot Repaved

Start of Lap Pool Renovation Project

2023 PLANS

WEST SIDE

EAST SIDE

$761,350+ $42,000

• Aquatic Center Addition ­ Design Work

• New Fitness Equipment

Lap Pool Renovation Project

• New Fitness Equipment

• Locker Room Improvement Project

• Rotary/YMCA Teen Center Improvements

• Start of Lap Pool Renovation Project

FINANCIAL STATEMENT

Year Ending December 31, 2022 (Unaudited)

OUR LEADERSHIP

YMCA LEADERSHIP TEAM

Sean Doherty

Executive Director

Chris Kingston

Chief Finance Officer

Margaret O’Connor

Senior Director of Aquatics, Membership & Wellness

Eric Skinner

Senior Director of Youth Development

MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

Cassandra Ackley, YMCA Learning Community at Choate Coordinator

Cassandra Allen, Marketing & Outreach Director

Kimberly Clini, Outreach Coordinator

Jacqueline Fishbein, Finance & HR Administrative Assistant

Bryan Keene, Aquatics Coordinator - Lifeguards & Safety

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Courtney Grimm Chair

Robert Mallick Vice Chair

Norman Gaudet Secretary

Joseph Kanell Treasurer

DIRECTORS

Victor D'Amato

Rajan Doering

Joseph Franke

Audrey Grove

Jeffrey Hernandez

Catherine Librado-Martinez, School Age Growth & Enrichment Coordinator

Kim Lilienthal, Membership Coordinator

Tammi Mastroianni, Membership & Child Care Billing Coordinator

Michael Moran, Human Resources Director

Rob Newton, Youth & Camp Coordinator

Michael O’Brien, Aquatics Coordinator - Swim Team & Programs

Connor Terry, Health & Wellness Director

Emily Walter, Childcare Services Director

Cheryl Joyner

Cheryl Madden

Andrew Metzger

Samuel Sargeant

Bonnie Server

Jaime Welch

Joshua Wyatt

East Side Branch

81 South Elm Street

Wallingford, CT 06492

203.269.4497

West Side Branch

8 North Turnpike Road

Wallingford, CT 06492

203.269.4497

YMCA Learning Community

Choate Rosemary Hall

333 Christian Street

Wallingford, CT 06492

203.697.2723

Masonicare

22 Masonic Ave

Wallingford, CT 06492

203.269.4497 x401

www.wallingfordymca.org