YMCA of Southwest Florida Annual Report 2021

PEOPLE TO PURPOSE

FOR COMMUNITY

Every day, the Y strengthens communities for kids, adults, seniors and families with programs that protect, teach, connect, heal, nourish and encourage. It is how we help communities and the “us” who live in them find the power of their full potential.

OUR MISSION

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

OUR IMPACT

The Y is an all-inclusive organization dedicated to making an impact through life-changing services and programs that make our community stronger than yesterday by giving promise for a better future and providing a safe place where everyone belongs.

OUR VISION

We envision our nonprofit organization – in partnership with others – as an intergenerational community hub with programs, services and resources available to all persons, regardless of status or inability to pay, that will enable them to improve their quality of life.

Community Champions,

Last year brought unique challenges, our communities experienced a season of rebuilding, reflection and innovation as we began to recover from the pandemic. From financial hardships to mental health to inequities, all critical social issues in our community became amplified. However, during the midst of this tumultuous time, our Y’s commitment to its mission and its ability to evolve and address the critical needs of our communities remained.

As a community, we saw an increase in needs and more complex challenges than ever before. And yet, through the ebb and flow of these adversarial circumstances, our Y was able to continue to ensure YMCA programs and services were available to ALL. This was possible because of supporters like you.

None of our successes at the Y or in our community would have been achievable without our donors, volunteers, staff and partners. And with great appreciation and gratitude, we would like to sincerely thank each of you for reducing barriers, giving hope for tomorrow and believing that together we really can make a difference.

The investments made to support YMCA of Southwest Florida connects people to a greater sense of purpose and to each other to make our community stronger. Your extraordinary sacrifices have positioned the Y for long-term sustainability and advancement of our cause. Because of you, our Y will strengthen communities for generations to come. Yours in service,

Gene T. Jones, President & CEO

Dave Dignam

Dave Dignam, CVO

2021 YEAR IN REVIEW

YMCA of Southwest Florida brings the YMCA brand back to North Sarasota County including the City of Sarasota after the closure of the Sarasota YMCA in 2019.

YMCA of Southwest Florida enters into a management agreement with Manatee County Family YMCA. The agreement gives the opportunity to strategically partner with Manatee County Family YMCA through shared resources and services.

YMCA of Southwest Florida and Manatee County Family YMCA begin conversations about a full merger after months of a successful partnership through an existing management agreement.

JAN MAYMARFEB JUNAPR

All branches launch the new Community Board structure within their local community. The Branch Community Boards provide input and direction toward the operation of the branch and supports the association’s goals and priorities.

The first Community Fund Drive launches across the association raising over $105,000 to provide scholarship assistance and equitableaccess to YMCA programs.

YMCA of Southwest Florida begins Employee Resource Groups. The Y’s Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are staff and volunteer-led networks that support professional and personal development that enrich their career path.

2021 YEAR IN REVIEW

The association announces its new name from The SKY Family YMCA to YMCA of Southwest Florida. The name change to YMCA of Southwest Florida better reflects the communities within its service area.

Both Associations’ Board of Directors votes unanimously to move forward with Manatee County Family YMCA’s full merger after entering into a management agreement in the spring.

Throughout the year, YMCA of Southwest Florida invests in capital improvements and facility enhancements at all YMCA branches.

JUL NOVOCTAUG DEC

The Y celebrates its accomplishments under the leadership of outgoing Chief Volunteer Officer, Keith Farlow, welcomes incoming Chief Volunteer Officer, Dave Dignam, and unanimously elects Cara Reynolds to join the Board of Directors.

SEP

Youth Development Center re-opens and increases the Y’s capacity to serve an additional 120-130 young children daily. This was possible through the support of Impact100™ SRQ. A grant allowed renovations to be made to the outdated childcare center on the Venice YMCA campus, expanding its early learning and out-of-school enrichment programs in South Sarasota County.

On November 6th, supporters gather for the 25th Anniversary of the Englewood YMCA’s Tropical Nights event at Palm Island Resort. This year’s event was record-breaking for Tropical Nights and YMCA of Southwest Florida as the organization’s largest fundraiser to date.

2021 STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE

In 2020, YMCA of Southwest Florida launched its 2020-2023 Strategic Plan, Creating Healthy Families and Communities. Grounded by its Strategic Plan, YMCA of Southwest Florida continues to advance its mission by increasing the number of people positively impacted through YMCA programs and services that promote youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

INITIATIVE 1:

SUSTAINABILITY: Achieve a higher level of visibility where our organization is growing strategically while remaining fiscally responsible and financially stable.

Develop Association Risk Management Plan

Expand Membership Opportunities

INITIATIVE 2:

PEOPLE: Foster staff and volunteer growth, leadership development and encourage a greater connection to the YMCA Mission.

Invest in Y-USA Leadership Certifications

Provide Expanded Volunteer Opportunities

INITIATIVE 3:

COMMUNITY: Ensure that our organization is meeting the needs of our communities as they evolve and expand.

Cultivate Greater Connections with our Partners

Build Diverse Association and Community Boards

Engage

2021 STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE

By 2023, YMCA of Southwest Florida is confident that it will have successfully completed and exceeded the expectations of its Strategic Plan. Thank you to our volunteers and stakeholders for their dedication. The progress of this plan is a testament to our dedicated supporters and those who believe every individual should have access to the YMCA.

Donors

Implement Formal

Scale Across the Association

Create

Increase Staff

CREATING PATHWAYS TO OPPORTUNITIES

YMCA of Southwest Florida helps all children and teens reach their full potential by providing them with access to nurturing environments, enriching academic experiences and support systems that reduce barriers and strengthen cognitive, physical and social-emotional development. The Y believes that positive activities and influences from an early age allow young people to become the best version of themselves, so they can grow into thriving adults. From our youngest early learners to teens, our Y is committed to ensuring every child and teen can participate in positive youth development programs that build the foundational skills needed to succeed.

YMCA IN ACTION:

William began YREADS! in the spring after struggling with reading. His classroom teacher alerted his parents that on William’s current trajectory, he would most likely be repeating 1st grade.

“I don’t know what we would have done without YREADS!”

After two months of YREADS!, William’s classroom teacher had a conference with William’s parents again. William had improved in reading so much as a result of YREADS! that he would not only be advancing to 2nd grade, but he would also be advancing to a higher-level reading group in the next school year. William has continued with YREADS! this year and is now helping his younger brother read at home. “I don’t know what we would have done without YREADS!,” William’s mom said. “It’s an amazing program and now we also have so many books at home!”

children served in Before and After School Enrichment

children in Early Learning Academies

taught at our SKY Academies

participated in Summer Camp

As a leading nonprofit for strengthening community through healthy living, YMCA of Southwest Florida ensures individuals have the tools they need to lead healthier lives. Over the past decade, the Y has driven health innovation to save lives and reduce health care expenses. During this time, YMCA evidence-based programs have continued to address chronic diseases, health disparities and the health-related concerns of an aging population, so that every individual may have the knowledge and support to make healthier choices and prevent or manage chronic diseases.

YMCA IN ACTION:

As a cancer survivor, the mental anguish is as taxing as the physical challenges. I was able to enroll in the LIVEStrong program at the Y and gained strength and comradery. My instructor is compassionate and understanding, but at the same time, she pushes you in just the right way, encouraging you to do more.

“I knew you would rock it!”

I expressed to my instructor that I would like to train to walk a breast cancer 5K which I felt was unattainable in my physical fitness level. She did not even blink; she immediately assisted me with a plan and coached me all along the way. On the day I completed the race, she was the first person I sent a text to, reporting that I finished the entire 5K. Her response was, “I knew you would rock it!” She never doubted me and I am learning to also not doubt myself.

individuals

in Health Innovation Programs

children participated

Sports

exercise classes offered annually

LIVING:

ADVANCING OUR MISSION

YMCA of Southwest Florida believes fundamentally, strong communities are equitable communities. Our Y is committed to ensuring everyone can access the support they need, whether by offering financial aid to access programs within our facilities or by providing services outside our four walls at wellness facilities, schools and other places in the community. Our Y is dedicated to eliminating barriers that prevent people from participating in YMCA programs and services by paving the critical path to advancing equity and building bridges across society’s most pressing social divides.

YMCA IN ACTION:

In April 2021, the Board of Directors and all Community Boards across our association came together and identified the gaps in services and needs in our community. The following core areas of focus were identified, Youth Mental Health, Youth & Teen Leadership Programs, Health & Wellness Programs and Hispanic Outreach.

“...identified the gaps in services and needs in our community.”

From this collaborative effort, an Association Social Impact Committee was developed. The committee is composed of professionals with high-level expertise in the identified areas of focus. The Social Impact Committee will aim its efforts on the core areas of focus and how the Y can continue to expand its services as YMCA of Southwest Florida addresses its Equitable Community Initiatives.

provided to children

children learned to swim through Safety Around Water and swim lessons

children improved their reading skills through YREADS!

volunteers providing

communities.

WAYS TO GIVETOGETHER, WE BUILD PEOPLE

In your community and across the country, we have the presence and partnerships to not just promise, but to deliver, lasting personal and social change. In partnering with the Y, you can feel confident your contribution is making a meaningful, positive impact.

MAKE A GIFT TOWARDS OUR ANNUAL CAMPAIGN.

When you support the Y, you help give youth and individuals a chance at a brighter future, inspire healthy lifestyles and build vibrant communities.

VOLUNTEER WITH THE Y AND HELP BUILD UP YOUR COMMUNITY.

Your volunteer efforts will change lives. Our experience in communities across the country has shown us that when we work together on a local level, we can produce long-term, positive change.

BE A COMMUNITY LEADER.

Cause Champions are community leaders that build up communities through partnerships with YMCA of Southwest Florida. These partnerships allow YMCA of Southwest Florida to meet emerging community needs, address critical social issues and serve others without barriers.For more information on how you can partner with your Y, please contact your local branch today!

THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS

YMCA of Southwest Florida is grateful to the many individuals, corporations, foundations and organizations who invest in our mission each year. Working directly with our neighbors allows the Y to provide everyone the opportunity to be healthy, connect with others and contribute to a better community.

YMCA of the USA

2021 YMCA Community Partners are grantors of $10,000 and above.

2021 HOMETOWN PARTNERS

GRAND PARTNERS

Ajax Paving Industries of Florida, LLC

Centennial Bank

Farr Law Firm

Freedom Boat Club

Lock ‘N Key Restaurant & Pub Montgomery’s CarpetsPlus ColorTile PGT Innovations

McDonald’s Restaurants

COMMUNITY PARTNERS

Tri County Air Conditioning & Heating Truex Preferred Construction

Boone Law Firm

Caldwell Trust Company

Castle Air

Donna K Insurance

Englewood Bank and Trust

FineMark National Bank & Trust

Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida

Korszen Financial Group of Raymond James® Lee Health

Lightspeed Voice

CORPORATE PARTNERS

Mike Douglass Plumbing

Roberts Insurance Group, LLC

Sarasota Memorial

Urgent Care Center at Venice SouthState Bank

Belfor USA Group, Inc.

Brian Faro

Commissioner Stephen R. Deutsch

DMK Associates, Inc.

Encompass Rehabilitation Hospital of Sarasota

Farley Funeral Homes & Crematory

Four Pillars Financial Planning Group

Great Florida Insurance

Gulf Breeze Apparel

Harbor Audiology

Henderson, Franklin, Sternes + Holt, P.A. Horse and Chaise Rentals

and Property Management, Inc. Jeld-Wen

Jimco Maintenance, Inc.

Kingdom Roofing Services Klingbeil & Roberts, P.A.

BUSINESS PARTNERS

Michael J Looney, Inc.

Ricaltini’s Bar & Grille

Sallapudi Orthodontics

Simply Trees, LLC

Tiffany Square Dental

Tommy’s Express Car Wash

Venice Pest Control

Water Treatment Warehouse, Inc.

Advocate Health Advisors

Apex Physical Therapy of Southwest Florida

Aroma Coffee Services, Inc

B & K Vending

Billy Kimberlin Roofing, Inc.

Bonita Boarding Kennel And Pet Camp

Bonita Springs Charter School

Buffalo Chips

Coach House, Inc.

Gerzeny Landscape Services, LLC Heritage Glass, Inc.

Hinck Private Wealth Management

Craig Holloway - State Farm J2 Solutions, Inc.

MD Now Urgent Care

PrideStaff

Recycled Plastic Factory

St. Francis Xavier Catholic School

Christopher Schultz,

Modern Woodmen Fraternal Financial

Venice Periodontics and Implant Dentistry

2021

Anonymous

O. Gene Bicknell

Tom Dignam

Englewood Florida

Chamber of Commerce

James & Melinda Gallo

Keith & Kathy Hynes

Gene T. & Stephanie Jones

John and Judy Spoelhof Foundation

John & Lisa Giglio

David & Linda Lucas

Mark & Patt Suwyn

Trish Leonard

Warren Loranger

Palm Island Resort

Jack & Andrea Palmer

Robert & Bebe O’Toole

MaryAnn Wright

24 Hours, Inc.

Jim & Kimberly Amontree

Annette J. Hagens

Memorial Foundation

Arne and Dorothy Iversen

Endowment Fund

Adam Beckstead

Jeff & Shirley Boone

Patricia Bryant

The Community Foundation

Leslie Davis

DONORS

George DeLuisi

JACD Foundation Incorporated

John R. Wood Properties

Richard & Eleanor Klein

Lee County Bar Association

Millennium Physician Group, LLC

The Nix Team Companies, LLC

Paul and Jill Kirwin Charitable Fund

Scott & Julie Pinkerton

The Richard C. and Margaret V. Romano Charitable Trust

Rotary Club of Englewood, Inc.

Suwyn Family Foundation

William & Judith Turner

Mark & Catherine Walchak

WrightWay Emergency Services

Abe’s Boat Rental

Abel’s Marine

Shelley Anderson

Steve & Tracy Anthony

Boca Royale Cares Fund

John & Marian Bouwer

Michael & Cinda Carron

David & Joyce Ferrie

CJ & Wendy Fishman

Florence M. Sterniak Charitable Fund

Florida State Alliance of YMCAs

Four Thought Private Wealth

Jeff Fraser & Betsy Steiner-Fraser

Jon & Alice French

Harman Custom Painting

Brad & Michelle Hupp

J.C.R. Construction Co.

John & Kitty Jenkins

Billy & Lori Kimberlin

Bogie & Dorothy Korszen

Jim & Debbie LaPinska

Lemon Bay Glass

Marilyn Lightner

Mary Carol Sullivan Creative

Paul & Brenda McEntire

Karin Moe

Nancy Near

Peter & Susan Ordway

Ormond W Dixon

Charitable Foundation

ABC Electric Service, Inc.

Allure Boat Rentals

Ambitrans

Greg & Barbara Andrulonis

Emmanuel & Megan Antonaras

Betsy Louise Friedman

Bonita Springs Utilities, Inc.

Ronald Boring

George Brown

Lee & Jamie Browning

Rick & Jonmi Brunette

Craig & Nancy Byers

Charles & Dona Cabela

Jim & Kim Carlson

Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office

David Cooper

Kelley & Gina Corbridge

Curran

Matt

Desoto

Dave

Leslie

Keith

Farr

Terrence

William

Four

Kim

Robert

Kim

Matt

Integrity

Michael

Peace

Sandy

Landsberg

Kevin

David

Palm Printing

Janet Shawen, PA

Paradise Exclusive Real Estate

Precor

Earl & Amy Rahn

Wayne & Karen Roberts

Sergio & Amy Rodriguez

Tom Rydberg

Scripps - Fox 4

Shirley J. Williams

Charitable Foundation

Jim & Nancy Sido

Dan & Christy Stickley

Vasari Cares Foundation

The Waverly

Chris & Joann Wainscott

Bob & Cecy Wentworth

Mack & Tommye Whittaker

Kathy McGrath

Vern & Beverly Montgomery

MSC Foundation, Inc.

Brian & Liz Nason

Thomas Natoli

Wendy North Northpointe Bank

Craig W. Olson

Barbara Parish

Parkinson’s Disease Treatment Center

Mary Pawlowski

Guert Peet

John & Donna Peterman

Peggy Pokorski

Mark Pritchett

Josh & Cara Reynolds

Mark & Renee Robbins

The Rose Family Foundation

St. Mary’s Episcopal Church

Sertoma Club of Venice

William & Dian Taylor

Venice Nokomis Rotary Club

Paul & Jennifer Versnik

David & Tonya Wampler

Jerry Welty

Richard & Marcia Ziegler

Terry & Michelle Zirbel

Harbor Nissan Harborside Dental

Michael & Emily Lyons Jane Cookson Masters

Jerry Platt

ABOUT OUR YMCA

YMCA LOCATIONS SKY ACADEMIES

BRADENTON YMCA

3805 59th St. West Bradenton, FL 34209 941-798-9622

LAKEWOOD RANCH YMCA 5100 Lakewood Ranch Blvd. Bradenton, FL 34211 941-798-9622

SKY ACADEMY VENICE 705 Center Road Venice, FL 34285 941-244-2626

SKY ACADEMY ENGLEWOOD 871 S. River Road Englewood, FL 34223 941-999-4775

VENICE YMCA 701 Center Road Venice, FL 34285 941-492-9622

ENGLEWOOD YMCA 701 Medical Blvd. Englewood, FL 34223 941-475-1234

FRANZ ROSS YMCA 19333 Quesada Ave. Port Charlotte, FL 33948 941-629-9622

PUNTA GORDA YMCA 2905 Tamiami Trail Punta Gorda, FL 33950 941-505-0999

FORT MYERS YMCA 1360 Royal Palm Square Blvd. Fort Myers, FL 33919 239-275-9622

BAYFRONT CENTER

750 W. Retta Esplanade Punta Gorda, FL 33950 941-505-0999

YMCA CAMP ESTERO 8791 Corkscrew Road Estero, FL 33928 239-221-7560

BONITA SPRINGS YMCA 27200 Kent Road Bonita Springs, FL 34135 239-221-7560

YMCA EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY AT PGT INNOVATIONS

101 Triple Diamond Blvd. Venice, FL 34275 941-480-0170

VENICE YMCA

EARLY LEARNING ACADEMIES OFFSITE

EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY 717 Center Road Venice, FL 34285 941-375-9122

CHARLOTTE HARBOR YMCA

EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY 22416 Glass Lane Port Charlotte, FL 33980 941-629-2220

BONITA SPRINGS YMCA SUWYN EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY 27220 Kent Road Bonita Springs, FL 34135 239-333-0479

Additional service areas include: Cape Coral, Clewiston, DeSoto, Estero, Labelle, Lehigh Acres, Moore Haven, North Port, Parrish and Sarasota

YMCA OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS & PRINCIPALS

Secretary John R. Giglio

PRESIDENT & CEO Gene T. Jones

SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM

John Campbell, Chief Financial Officer Stephanie Deiter, Chief Human Resources Officer Shannon Matthews, Chief Operating Officer Brian Nason, Sr VP of Youth Development Jamie Browning, VP of Development

Kim Amontree Jeffery Boone Esq. Wendy Fishman Jeffrey Fraser, D.O. Gwynetta S. Gittens Mike Horan John R. Jenkins Sandy King

Debbie LaPinska Cara Reynolds Wayne Roberts Jonathan Romine Mary Smedley Mark Suwyn Arthur Trammell

Chief Volunteer Officer Dave Dignam Immediate Past Chair Keith Farlow Vice-Chair/Treasurer Dorothy Korszen

Jeannette Flokstra, Lifetime Honorary Member Dave Wampler, Director Emeritus

Shawn Simmons, Bradenton YMCA

Andrew Mason, Lakewood Ranch YMCA

Paul Raker, Venice YMCA

Liz Nason, Englewood YMCA

Szych, Franz Ross YMCA

Buzick, Punta Gorda YMCA

Joey Belanger, Fort Myers YMCA Angel Cerritos, Bonita Springs YMCA Patricia Forcier, SKY Academy Venice John Bailey, SKY Academy Englewood Cindy Villareale, Early Learning

YMCA of Southwest Florida is a 501(c)3 charity. The YMCA is the nation’s leading nonprofit committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.