YMCA of the East Bay
COMMUNITIES
OUR MISSION
Advance Health. Empower Youth. Strengthen Communities.
OUR VISION
To ensure that every child has access and opportunities to learn, that teens reach their full potential, and that our communities become healthier.
From Our Leadership
Dear YMCA Friends, Members, and Supporters:
At the YMCA of the East Bay, our mission is clear: Empower Youth, Advance Health, and Strengthen Communities. This year’s Impact Report reflects what is possible when we are truly All in for Stronger Communities—and when a dedicated community of members, donors, volunteers, and partners comes together in service of that mission.
Because of you, the YMCA of the East Bay now serves more than 65,000 individuals each year—and that number continues to grow. Across five branches, 21 Early Learning Centers, and more than 30 after-school programs, the Y remains a place where children gain confidence, families find support, and neighbors build lasting connections.
In Early Childhood Impact, we are expanding access to high-quality early care and education, strengthening educator development, and increasing enrollment so more children can begin life on a strong foundation.
In Youth Development, we continue to grow after-school and enrichment opportunities that nurture academic success, leadership, and healthy habits. Our programs provide safe spaces where young people are encouraged to discover their potential and thrive.
Through Healthy Communities, we are investing in wellness initiatives, facility enhancements, teen and senior programs, and evidence-based offerings that reduce chronic disease and promote lifelong well-being.
This year alone, philanthropic supporters contributed $2,117,998 through more than 2,120 gifts, enabling us to provide $564,337 in scholarships and financial assistance to nearly 4,948 individuals and families These resources ensure that access to the Y is never determined by ability to pay.
We are deeply grateful to our corporate and foundation partners, volunteers, campaign leaders, members, and donors whose commitment fuels this work. Your generosity does more than sustain programs—it strengthens the social fabric of the East Bay.
As we look ahead, our responsibility is both urgent and hopeful. The needs in our communities continue to evolve, and so must we. Together, we will expand opportunity, deepen impact, and ensure that the YMCA remains a trusted partner for generations to come.
Thank you for standing with us and for being All in for Stronger Communities
In Community and Gratitude,
Fran Gallati President and CEO
Chair, Board of Directors
Early Childhood Impact
Making an Impact
The YMCA of the East Bay, Early Childhood Impact (ECI) has served young children and families for generations. Our program has been a Head Start recipient since 1972, and a California Department of Education state subsidized child care provider since 1982. In 2024-25, we served over 1,200 children in Head Start/Early Head Start and state funded child development programs including children with diagnosed special needs. We are proud that our programs have rebounded post pandemic, with marked increases in enrollment and staffing, back to pre-pandemic levels. While child daily attendance has been slow to adjust since the COVID years, our enrolled families continued to receive high quality, comprehensive services from the dedicated staff team, which is always ready to pivot and make changes to meet the most current community needs.
2024-2025 by the Numbers
*YMCA Federal Grant
Number of Children Served (Cumulative)
Monthly Enrollment
Children who received medical and/or dental care
Children who needed treatment for chronic health conditions such as Asthma or Allergies
Children with Disabilities IEPs or IFSPs
Families who accessed at least one added service
Data is from the YMCA’s directly operated Head Start and Early Head Start grants only
A Positive Impact on Children & Families
YMCA Early Childhood Impact serves children from birth to 5, in community-based, high quality, and nurturing programs, across 4 counties. We provide comprehensive services in the core areas of early care and education, health, mental health and wellness, early intervention, and family engagement. Our services are delivered in licensed, full day/full year centers. Over the 2024-2025 school year, ECI partnered with early learning programs such as Contra Costa County-Community Services Bureau (CSB), Mexican American Opportunity Foundation (MAOF), Kidango Inc., and the Berkeley Unified School District (BUSD) to provide needed services to eligible families.
All of our centers offer full-day, full-year care primarily to meet the needs of families that are working, in school, or in job training. In addition to receiving responsive and engaging education in the classroom, every child receives health, developmental, behavioral, and nutrition screenings, as well as support for accessing on-going health care. Families work with staff to set and meet individual goals. Support services are available for children and families including mental health/ wellness, early intervention/special education for eligible children, referrals to community agencies, and transition supports when a child/family moves from one program to another or into kindergarten/ transitional kindergarten (TK).
EARLY CHILD EDUCATION
SOCIAL–EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING HEALTH
NUTRITION STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
FAMILY ENGAGEMENT COMMUNITY CONNECTION
SCHOOL READINESS
Early Childhood Impact
School Readiness
YMCA of the East Bay Early Childhood Impact programs support school readiness for children birth through 5 years, by intentionally implementing a research-based curriculum and learning environments that can be modified to respond to each child’s strengths, interests, and developmental needs. Our qualified teachers partner closely with families to build continuity between home and school, ensuring children experience consistent learning experiences that build the foundational skills needed for successful transitions into Transitional Kindergarten (TK) and Kindergarten.
To strengthen the quality of learning experiences and guide instruction, YMCA ECI uses multiple tools to monitor classroom practice and child development. The Classroom Assessment Scoring System© (CLASS) and CLASS Environment are used to assess the quality of classroom interactions and learning environments, with a focus on warm, supportive relationships; positive classroom climate; and teaching practices that build children’s higher-level thinking, language, and communication skills. In addition, every child is assessed three times per year using the Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP 2015), which measures growth across developmental domains, including skills directly connected to school readiness. DRDP results are used to inform curriculum planning and to individualize instruction for both individual children and groups.
In 2024-2025, continued TK expansion reinforced the importance of strong transitions and alignment between community-based early learning programs and elementary school systems. Within this context, YMCA ECI prioritized relationship-based and highquality teacher child interactions that support children’s learning and social emotional development, so they could be successful in school.
Student Outcomes
School Readiness Goals, aligned with the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework (ELOF) and the California Preschool Learning Foundations and Frameworks, are developed and implemented annually for all children. Child outcomes, including progress toward specific school readiness targets, are analyzed three times per year to understand how children are developing over time, which domains may need additional support, and what classroom strategies and professional development opportunities will most effectively strengthen teaching practices. The continuous cycle of assessment, reflection, and improvement helps YMCA ECI staff ensure children are making meaningful developmental progress and are supported with the skills and confidence they need as they move toward TK and Kindergarten.
Early Childhood Impact
From Fall 2024 to Spring 2025, there were developmental gains in all areas for 4 and 5-yearolds, as depicted in the chart below. The domain with the largest amount of growth was Cognition: Science. In the Fall, 21% of children were at or above age expectations and by Spring, 53% of the children had grown significantly
Program
Outcomes
4 & 5 Year Olds
24–25 Fall
24–25 Spring
School readiness outcomes from Fall 2024 to Spring 2025 indicate that 4 and 5-year-olds met or exceeded the 80% thresholds for several of the school readiness measures, prior to heading to TK or Kindergarten. Language and Literacy and Cognition will continue to be focus areas for 2025-2026.
School Readiness Outcomes 4 & 5 Year Olds
24–25 Fall 24–25 Spring ATL-REG2:Self-Comforting
ApproachestoLearningSocial&EmotionalLanguageDevelopmentLiteracyDevelopmentCognition:MathCognition:SciencePhysicalDevelopment HealthEnglishLanguage Development ATL-REG4:Curiosity&Initiative
ATL-REG5:SelfControlofFeelings&...
Early Childhood Impact
Growing Strong Educators
YMCA of the East Bay invests in ongoing professional development to strengthen instructional quality, deepen assessment practices, and build consistent, highimpact teaching strategies across classrooms. Training and coaching support both new and experienced teachers in implementing the DRDP assessments with fidelity, designing intentional lesson plans, and using meaningful child observations to individualize instruction and strengthen school readiness outcomes.
In 2024-2025, the YMCA ECI Education team implemented an updated Lesson Plan Monitoring Tool centered on Creative Curriculum fidelity. This tool strengthens instructional consistency by clarifying expectations for planning, ensuring learning experiences are intentional and developmentally appropriate, and supporting teachers in aligning daily practice to curriculum components. To further strengthen classroom practice, YMCA ECI also introduced a new Infant/Toddler tool designed to assess and support high-quality teacherchild interactions, with a focus
on responsive caregiving, relationship-based routines, and interaction strategies that promote early language, socialemotional development, and engagement.
Professional development in 2024-2025 also emphasized strengthening assessment and observation practices. Teachers received training on high-quality DRDP observation writing, including how to document objective, detailed examples of children’s behaviors and skills that accurately reflect developmental progress and inform individualized planning.
YMCA ECI Curriculum Specialists and Education Coaches provided individualized professional development and practicebased coaching. This responsive approach ensured support could be tailored to teacher needs, classroom goals, and identified areas for growth.
Early Childhood Impact
Children with Disabilities
The program continued its dedication to providing compassionate and inclusive services for children, offering a wide range of experiences tailored to the needs of typically developing children, neurodiverse children, and those with exceptional needs. Classroom strategies and environments are designed to meet the unique requirements of each child. Additionally, our qualified staff deliver continuous support to both families and educators, fostering an environment conducive to children’s success.
School districts adjacent to YMCA centers are leading the way in delivering inclusive special education services and offer various supports, including speech therapy and specialized academic instruction at
the school setting. They also provide additional consultation to our staff during the coordination of IEP/IFSP (Individual Education Plans/ Individual Family Service plans) and with the Regional Center of the East Bay, and, in some cases, coordinate services on-site at our centers. This collaboration ensures that children can benefit from special education services while actively engaging in YMCA programs.
Early Childhood Impact
Child & Family Health, Safety & Nutrition
Improving health outcomes for children and families continued as a priority goal in 2024-25 as evidenced by the following highlights:
Oral & Physical Health
Children received access to preventative oral health care services through partnerships with La Clinica in Antioch, Center for Oral Health, and the Alameda County Dental Society in Oakland, Berkeley, and Emeryville. More than 300 children received dental screenings and classroom oral health education.
A partnership with Kerry’s Kids Lead Test Clinic in Oakland provided Oakland families with free lead tests and lead education by pediatric doctors.
The YMCA’s continued partnership with Samuel Merritt University allowed Registered Nurses (RNs) to gain community health experience, volunteering directly with YMCA children and staff in classrooms across the East Bay. The RNs will go on to earn their Bachelor of Science in Nursing. This partnership allows children and families direct contact with medical professionals who supports and give health education resources to families.
UC San Francisco (UCSF) pediatric residents visited centers across areas to provide hands-on classroom education to students about various health and safety topics, such as what to expect when visiting the doctor, oral health education, hygiene/illness prevention, and body health.
Family Safety
In 2024-2025, the YMCA partnered UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland, Safe Kids Alameda County, Alameda County Emergency Medical Services, and the Childhood Prevention Network-Bay Area to provide a Car Seat CheckUp Event. 35 families made their vehicles safer by getting education on proper installation and safety regulations. Old seats were replaced with new updated car seats and booster seats. Members of the ECI Health Specialist team have now received certification as Child Passenger Safety Technicians. Emergency Preparedness Workshops were provided to staff and families by Berkeley Ready and Lars Eric Holm. Participants learned life-saving strategies using the 4-Steps to Preparedness approach.
Early Childhood Impact
Nutrition Needs
In 2024-2025 school year, the YMCA continued to build a partnership with the Berkeley Food Pantry and Chef Alex Aguirre to provide 6 sessions of cooking classes for families from Antioch to Hayward and beyond. Families who attended these small-session, hands on cooking classes received groceries to take home as well as kitchen tools such as food scales, measuring spoons, and reusable grocery bags.
The YMCA was also awarded a Public Health Institute and Center for Wellness Nutrition grant. A Nutrition Specialist visited preschool classrooms to promote seasonal eating and encourage increased fruit and vegetable consumption by sharing stories and food with children. Harvest of the Month allowed children to sample fruits and vegetables they may not have tried before.
Other key family supports conducted throughout the year include the following:
• Trained behavioral aides who provide individualized supports in the classrooms to children in need, to keep them enrolled in school safely.
• Tobacco Prevention Workshops for parents with the City of Berkeley Public Health
• Parent and staff workshops that addressed self-care and wellness
• Blood pressure kits for pregnant and postnatal moms
• Weekly Healthy Me! Nutrition, wellness, music and movement activities.
• Vision, hearing and developmental/behavioral screenings for all children.
• Financial Literacy classes for parents.
• Family Wellness Events
• Fatherhood Engagement Activities throughout the centers
Parent Leadership & Education
Parent Leadership and Education has long been a cornerstone of the ECI program. At the center level, monthly parent meetings brought families together to discuss and plan center-specific issues and activities. The parent-elected Head Start Policy Council (PC) continued to meet virtually during the 2024–25 program year.
Through this structure, parents and community members remained actively engaged in program governance and oversight, working in partnership with ECI staff to strengthen program quality. Policy Council members reviewed and approved program, fiscal reports, grant applications, and major program decisions, while also providing meaningful input into ongoing program operations and overall direction.
ECI Family Advocates effectively address the unique and varying needs of the families we serve. Based on family survey data and in partnership with the comprehensive services teams, staff offered a variety of family engagement and leadership activities, including the following:
• Workshops, training, and events that are of interest and benefit to families such as children’s developmental milestones, transitioning to kindergarten, healthy eating habits, pedestrian safety and strategies to minimize stress.
• Monthly center-based parent meetings that were conducted virtually and in-person so all could join.
• Goal building with parents based on the families’ needs and interests.
• Continued partnership with Family Paths to facilitate Abriendo Puertas/Opening Doors parenting curriculum.
• Parent teacher conferences and home visits that focused on the child and the family.
Teacher Preparation
The YMCA Early Educator Apprentice Program (EEAP) continued to expand opportunities for parents, staff and community members to become early childhood teachers. Our ‘stacked’ program model supported Apprentices in earning Associate Teacher, Teacher, and Lead Teacher permits issued by the CA Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Apprentices also had the option to receive an Associate’s degree through Chabot, Merritt, Berkeley City, Contra Costa and Los Medanos Community Colleges and a Bachelor’s degrees through (CSUEB) Cal State East Bay and EdVance College.
Student coordination via dedicated Success Specialists provided wrap-around supports to ensure program completion. In 2024-25, this program was made possible by the on-going contribution of our Program Sponsor Early Care Education Pathways to Success (ECEPTS). Continued thanks to our other funders: Alameda County First 5 and Alameda County Social Services, California Early Childhood Mentor Program, California Apprenticeship Initiative (via Chabot and Merritt Colleges), Contra Costa County Office of Education, East Bay Innovations, Hellman Foundation, Sunlight Giving, Tipping Point, Bernard E. & Alba Witkin Charitable Foundation and the YMCA Board of Directors.
This past July, we proudly celebrated the graduation of 80 apprentices from the EEAP program—many of whom are now continuing their education or beginning careers as early childhood educators. Looking ahead, we are excited to welcome 104 new apprentices this fall, further addressing the urgent shortage of qualified early educators.
In FY 2024–25, the EEAP program achieved a record number of Bachelor’s Degree graduates in a single academic year, with a total of 10 graduates—4 from CSUEB and 6 from EDvance. Finally, we are proud to have offered 24 apprentices’ employment opportunities with the YMCA of the East Bay, supporting both their professional growth and our community’s need for skilled educators.
Early Childhood Impact
EEAP Pathways Highlights
Teacher Pathway — AA Degree, Teacher Permit:
4 YMCA Staff
completed A A degrees or Teacher Permits
Tier Three Teacher Pathway — BA Degree, Site Supervisor Permit:
5 YMCA Staff completed their BA degrees at Cal State East Bay
5 YMCA Staff completed their BA degrees at EdVance and received a Site Supervisor Permit.
41 apprentices completed their 12 core units of ECE credits;
24 completed their 12 core units of ECE credits, received Associate Teacher Permits and were placed in on-the-job training.
Early Childhood Impact
Financial Statement
REVENUES
Head Start & Early Head Start Programs: Head Start & Early Head Start
2023-20242024-2025
$11,998,374$11,930,251
Berkeley Head Start & Early Head Start -Early Head Start Childcare Partnership - -
Contra Costa County Head Start Enhancement & Other
Kidango Head Start Enhancement & other
OHS Care (COVID Response) — American Rescue Plan
$3,192,876 $509,348
$1,032,240 $789,974
$377,415 -
CSB\MAOF Head Start\ Early Head Start Contracts - $2,650,020
State Funded Programs:
General Child Care & Development Programs A lameda
$8,326,080General Child Care & Development Programs Contra Costa
General Child Care & Development Programs Yolo
$4,253,872 -
$184,421 -
Combined Total $12,764,373$2,276,6972
California State Preschool Program A lameda
$4,660,995California State Preschool Program Contra Costa
$3,965,520California State Preschool Program Yolo $2,596,445Combined Total $11,222,960$13,774,237
Migrant Child Care & Specialized Services
CCTR & CSPP Sub-contracts
California Cost of Care Plus
State Funded Capital Projects (Richmond Pkwy, West Y)
Other
$1,515,788 $1,562,555
$5,623,273$589,013
$128,331 -
$481,235 $1,659,932
Investment Earnings & Other Funding Sources $1,878,514 $1,493,085
EXPENDITURES
Salaries & Wages
Employee Benefits & Payroll Taxes
Occupancy
$28,863,011$31,114,161
$7,603,348$9,362,087
$3,838,162 $464,0211 Supplies
Purchased, Contract or Donated Services
Travel, Conferences & Meeting Costs
Equipment
Facilities Construction
*Reserves & Other
$2,688,011 $2,517,761
$3,043,050$3,199,863
$696,746 $549,185
$1,940,929$2,380,503
$1,292,958 $2,550,449
$3,176,127 $5,57,028
Total $53,142,342$62,071,248
*Net change in assets per P&L with fund detail plus expenses not listed above — facilities construction
Youth Development
Because of You, Future Leaders Are Rising
When the school day ends, opportunity should not. Because of donors like you, 11,079 young people across the East Bay had a safe place to learn, grow, and belong this year. During the critical after-school hours—when many parents are still at work—the YMCA of the East Bay provides stability, mentorship, academic support, and leadership development that shapes lifelong success.
Your generosity ensures that every child—regardless of income—has access to programs that build confidence, character, and community connection.
Every number represents a child who felt supported, seen, and empowered—because you made it possible.
The impact of your gift extends far beyond today—it shapes the next generation of changemakers in the East Bay.
Youth Impact Across the East Bay
11,079 Students enrolled in Youth Programs
$187, 299 Scholarships awarded to 265 children & teens
Y-Kids / Y-Scholars Before/After School Care
3,561 Students enrolled received daily academic and socialemotional support
Summer Day Camp
1,979 children stayed active, engaged, and learning all summer
Youth & Government
427 Student leaders developed civic and leadership skills
$76,195 Scholarships awarded to 110 student leaders
9 East Bay delegations supported by 44 dedicated advisors
“I feel like during times of political uncertainty, people get really scared and purposefully shut themselves off. Youth & Government has taught me and so many that government doesn’t have to be scary.”
— Molly Stout, YMCA of the East Bay Secretary of State
When School Ends, Opportunity Begins
Y-Kids & Y-Scholars Spotlight
For thousands of families, after-school care is more than supervision—it’s a lifeline.
Thanks to donor support, YMCA before-andafter-school programs provide:
• Homework help that strengthens academic success
• Cultural enrichment that broadens perspectives
• Physical activity/play that promotes healthy habits
• Intentional social-emotional learning that builds resilience
In partnership with local school districts, the Y delivers high-quality Expanded Learning Opportunity Programs (ELOP) in more than 30 school sites.
Expanding Healthy Futures with Fit Kids
Because of your generosity, we are expanding our partnership with Fit Kids, bringing structured movement, fitness games, yoga, and mindfulness into school communities.
This research-informed curriculum:
• Equips educators with accessible tools
• Supports both physical and mental well-being
• Extends healthy habits into students’ homes
Your support doesn’t just fund programs—it fuels healthier lifestyles, stronger confidence, and brighter futures. Video: See our children in action at Strandwood Elementary School — qrco.de/FitKids
Inspiring Civic Leaders of Tomorrow
Youth & Government Spotlight
Democracy depends on informed and engaged citizens.
Through Youth & Government, students don’t just learn about civic systems—they experience them.
With your support, middle and high school students participate in:
• Model Legislature & Court (MLC)
• Model United Nations (MUN)
• Public speaking, debate, and policy development
• Collaborative leadership and decision-making
This year, donor-funded scholarships made it possible for 110 students to participate—many for the first time.
Expanding Access in Oakland, Pittsburg, & Antioch
Through community investment and Measure X grants, we launched new Model Legislature & Court delegations in Oakland and Antioch— ensuring students can access these life-changing experiences closer to home.
Gia, Student President of the Oakland delegation, shared:
“Not everyone can travel outside their city for opportunities like this. Being accessible is important. I don’t know of anything else like Youth & Government for students in Oakland.”
Key MUN Achievements:
24th Secretary General: Aditi Arora (Diablo Valley)
NGO Popular Vote Winner: Zoe Yung (Berkeley), Wolfy Chavarin (Berkeley), Sophia Ng (Berkeley)
Outstanding Advocate: Simon O’Brien (Diablo Valley)
Spirit of MUN: Angus Roesler (Berkeley)
Secretary General ICJ Delegate Award: Arnav Sachin (Diablo Valley)
Special Recognition: Congratulations to our 25th Secretary General representing Northern California, from the Berkeley Delegation, Dylan Bhullar.
Watch more Youth & Government stories:
Because of you, access is no longer a barrier. Leadership is within reach.
Preventing Learning Loss. Building Confidence. Creating Joy.
Summer Day Camp Spotlight
Summer should be a season of growth—not academic setback.
Donor support ensures that nearly 2,000 children stay engaged through:
• S TEAM-based learning
• Outdoor exploration
• Reading and enrichment activities
• Team-building and creative play
By combining education and recreation, Summer Day Camp reduces summer learning loss and helps youth return to school confident, curious, and ready to succeed.
For working families, your generosity provides peace of mind.
For children, it provides belonging and breakthrough moments.
Thank you for believing in our youth. Because of you, they believe in themselves.
Camp Loma Mar
Great Summers Start Here
Legacy, Belonging & Big Moments
For more than 100 years, generations of campers have come to Camp Loma Mar to explore the redwoods, make lifelong friends, and discover what they’re capable of.
As the East Bay’s oldest overnight camp, our history runs deep—but what truly defines Camp Loma Mar are the moments that unfold each summer:
• First bullseye in archery
• Fearless ride down the zip line
• Campfire song sung at the top of your lungs
• Confidence from trying something new
Surrounded by nature and guided by caring staff mentors, campers build independence, resilience, and lifelong memories.
At Camp Loma Mar, kids unplug from screens and reconnect with what matters—friendship, adventure, and the freedom to simply be kids.
Camperships — Opening Doors to Joy, Healing & Hope
For many families, overnight camp would not be possible without financial assistance. Camperships—made possible through generous donors and partners—remove barriers so every child can experience the magic of Camp Loma Mar.
For some campers, it’s adventure. For others, it’s something deeper.
Camper Family Story
“As a single mom, finances are very tight. I would never be able to afford all the wonderful chances my daughter gets at Camp Loma Mar. She says it’s her favorite part of the year—the only time without phones and electronics, where kids just get to be kids.” — Alea L., Camp Parent
Camperships ensure that financial hardship does not prevent childhood milestones.
A Place of Healing
For youth navigating foster care and instability, camp offers something rare: peace.
One CASA youth, attending through a campership, found calm and belonging in nature.
“Nature became a space where they could just be— without pressure, without judgment.”
Now attending for their third summer, camp has become a place of connection, growth, and joy.
“Your support is doing more than sending a child to camp. It’s giving them joy, healing, and hope. It’s an investment in their well-being and their future.” — Mary K., CASA Volunteer Advocate
“A campership is a gift of childhood joy.”
— Alea L., Camp Parent
By the Numbers
712 Summer Campers
6 Weeks of Camp
5112 Campers had an epic summer experience
$90,059 awarded in Camperships
128 Camperships awarded
$9,180 from the Guardsmen for camperships
$18,750 from Y-USA for camperships to low-income families
Every number represents a child who had the chance to belong.
Exercise is Key to Better Health
Healthy communities start with healthy people. At the YMCA of the East Bay, we are committed to strengthening community well-being by providing accessible programs that promote health, reduce risk, and help prevent and reverse chronic disease. From teens discovering strength and confidence to older adults improving mobility and heart health, the Y supports members at every stage of life.
Because of generous donor support, individuals and families across the East Bay have access to safe, welcoming spaces where they can move more, stress less, and live better.
Exercise is more than physical activity — it’s a pathway to:
• Better sleep and mental health
• Stronger muscles and bones
• Improved learning and memory
• Reduced health risks
• Weight management
• Increased longevity
At the Y, we make better health possible — for everyone.
Teen Health — Building Strong Bodies & Strong Futures
Today’s teens face rising levels of stress, anxiety, and sedentary behavior. The Y responds by creating spaces where teens feel supported, empowered, and motivated to move.
Through expanded teen fitness sessions, affordable teen memberships, and guided support from trained staff, young people gain:
• Confidence in the gym
• Healthy habits for life
• Positive peer connections
• Support for physical and mental well-being
For many teens, the Y is more than a fitness center — it’s a safe space to belong.
Healthy Youth Programs — Confidence Through Movement
The Y provides safe, high-quality programs for more than 2,000 teens, giving them opportunities to:
• Improve physical fitness
• Develop leadership skills
• Build meaningful friendships
• Strengthen self-esteem
By engaging youth early, we are building a healthier generation equipped with the tools to thrive physically, socially, and emotionally.
Fitness Coaching & Wellness Programs — Preventing Disease. Promoting Lifelong Health.
Chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease can often be prevented or managed through consistent physical activity and education.
The YMCA offers personalized fitness coaching and evidence-based wellness programs designed to:
• Reduce chronic disease risk
• Improve cardiovascular health
• Strengthen mobility and flexibility
• Support sustainable lifestyle changes
With guidance from knowledgeable staff and supportive community members, participants gain the accountability and encouragement needed to make lasting improvements in their health.
Staying Active. Staying Connected. Staying Well.
Healthy aging is about more than physical fitness—it’s about connection, purpose, and belonging.
At YMCA of the East Bay, we support older adults in maintaining strength, mobility, and independence while also creating welcoming spaces to connect, talk, and build meaningful relationships. Because of donor support, seniors across the East Bay have access to programs that nurture both body and spirit.
For many older adults, the Y is not just a place to exercise—it’s a place to be seen, heard, and valued.
By the Numbers
5 Branches Serving the East Bay — Albany • Berkeley • Oakland • Pleasant Hill • Richmond Parkway
34,517
Community Members
Of all ages, backgrounds, and income levels, building vibrant spaces to get healthy
$454,627
Financial Assistance Provided Ensuring access to membership and wellness programs
$35,529 Swim Lesson Assistance
Supporting 296 families with lifesaving water safety skills
Every statistic represents a neighbor who gained access to better health because of community support.
“ What I really like about this community is that we were all beginners at one time, so we make room for the beginners, we cheer them on… It’s a place where everybody’s welcome”
— Molly Reno, Berkeley YMCA member
1 Albany YMCA 921 Kains Avenue A lbany, CA 94706 (510) 525-1130
2 Berkeley YMCA 2001 Allston Way Berkeley, CA 94704 (510) 848-9622
3 Oakland Y 2350 Broadway Oakland, CA 94612 (510) 451-9622
4 Pleasant Hill YMCA 350 Civic Drive Pleasant Hill, CA 94806 (925) 687-8900
5 Richmond Parkway YMCA 4300 Lakeside Drive Richmond, CA 94806 (510) 222-9622
Message of Gratitude
Making a Difference
Dear Friends, Partners, and Supporters,
At the YMCA of the East Bay, we believe that we are All in for Community and you, our donors, volunteers, and partners, are at the heart of that belief. Your generosity fuels programs that strengthen our communities, empower young people, and ensure access to essential services for all.
Your collective impact over the past fiscal year, from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025, has been extraordinary. Through 2,120 gifts, you contributed an incredible $2,117,998 in support of our mission. Because of your generosity, the YMCA of the East Bay was able to provide more than 4,948 scholarships and financial assistance awards totaling over $564,337, ensuring that children, families, and individuals across our communities could participate in programs that support early care & education, youth development, healthy living, and social connection.
This Honor Roll recognizes the individuals, families, foundations, and partners whose generosity made this work possible. Each name represents a commitment to strengthening our community and expanding opportunities for those who need them most.
The following Honor Roll celebrates the generosity and commitment of the donors who helped make this impact possible. We are deeply grateful for your partnership in building stronger communities across the East Bay.
With gratitude,
Manny Nungaray Chief Development & Marketing Officer
Our Supporters 2024–2025
Giving Thanks
We are so grateful to our philanthropic supporters who made contributions between July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025, are recognized for their gifts below.
Every effort has been made to list donors accurately. We apologize if we inadvertently omitted or listed your name incorrectly. Please email development@ymcaeastbay.org to let us know.
DREAM BUILDERS
$50,000+
CesTRA Butner Family Foundation
Sunlight Giving Tides Foundation
Tipping Point Community
Wayne and Gladys Valley Foundation
William G. Irwin Charity Foundation
CHANGEMAKERS
$25,000+
Bank of A merica Charitable Gift Fund
Bernard E. & Alba Witkin
Charitable Foundation
DAF Giving 360
Kaiser Permanente
PG&E Corporation Foundation
YMCA of the USA
LEADERSHIP CIRCLE
$10,000+
Anonymous (2)
Rachel Anderson & Sally McCoy
Amy Briggs
David Deutscher
Brien Essenbreis
Fidelity Charitable
The Guardsmen
The Frances Hellman and Warren Breslau Fund
Herman Auerbach Memorial Fund Trust
Michael & Ann Parker
San Francisco Foundation
Michael Schntizer
Kathryn Selvidge
Victor Smallberg
C. Darrell Sooy
Scott & Rebecca Stafford
The Zalec Familian and Lilian Levinson Foundation
COMMUNITY BUILDERS
$5,000+
Anonymous
The American Online Giving Foundation
Penny & Bill Barron
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“ They are always sad to leave [camp], which speaks to how special the experience is. Camp Loma Mar has become a space where they can be themselves, build relationships, and enjoy the freedom of simply being a youth.” — Mary Kong, CASA volunteer advocate
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GIFTS RECEIVED IN HONOR OF
We gratefully acknowledge the gifts made in honor of the following:
Berkeley Y Staff
Mary D’Elia
Fanny
Fran Gallati
Corey ‘Sunspot Jonz’ Johnson
Evelyn Larson
Manny Nungaray
Kalena Aletha Parker
Tom Ratcliff
Susan Shiu
Peter & Sandra Spiro
Starr E.
Jane Stern
Cato Thornton
GIFTS RECEIVED IN MEMORY OF
We gratefully acknowledge the gifts made in memory of the following:
Don Alter
Charles Aliberti
Robert Ratcliff
Walter Ratcliff
David Scott
Robert Warden
Amy Watson
CAMP LOMA MAR CAPITAL DONORS
YMCA gratefully acknowledges the gifts made to support the capital improvements at Camp Loma Mar for cabin renovations and campfire bowl:
Mike Bepler
Kathy Catanho
Robert & Suzanne Murillo
Mark & Brynn Reinhardt
Michael & Sharon Sebastian
Bud & Pam Sheble
Matthew & Dorian Sheble
COMPANIES & FOUNDATIONS GIVE BACK
YMCA of the East Bay gratefully acknowledges the following corporate partners, foundations, and local businesses:
Ackerman’s Servicing Volvo & Subaru Inc.
Albany Community Foundation
The American Online
Giving Foundation
America’s Best Local Charities
Arca Design Group, Inc.
Bank of America
Charitable Gift Fund
Berkeley Hills Dentistry
Berkeley Rotary Endowment
Bernard E. and Alba Witkin
Charitable Foundation
The Blackbaud Giving Fund by its Agent Your Cause
Buttner Properties, Inc
California State Alliance YMCA
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Family Foundation
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Clearstream Communications
ConCar Industries
Our Supporters 2024–2025
Coronado Elementary School
DAFgiving360
The Durant
E M Downer Foundation
East Bay Community Foundation
Fidelity Charitable GoodCoin Giving Fund
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Charitable Foundation
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H&R Plumbing and Drain Cleaning
Hellman Foundation
Herman Auerbach Memorial Fund Trust
Horace Dawson Foundation
HY Floor and Gameline Painting, Inc.
IPSSA East Bay Chapter
Jewish Community Federation & Endowment Fund
The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Kaiser Permanente
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Morgan Stanley Gift
National Philanthropic Trust
PG&E Corporation Foundation
Pleasant Hill Lions Club
The Progressive Jewish Fund
R3 Consulting Group
Raimi + Associates
Ratcliff Construction
The Reena Patton Group LLC
Reliable Liquid Transport, Inc.
San Francisco Foundation
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Skeist Family Charitable Trust
Sports Basement
SSFC, Inc
Sunlight Giving
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United Way California Capital Region
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YMCA of the USA
Zalec Familian & Lilian Levinson Foundation
Y365 CIRCLE
We gratefully acknowledge the following individuals who donate monthly:
Anonymous (4)
Keira Armstrong
Julie Bata
Alletta Belin
William Bornman
Albert Chan
Kathryn Cook
Margaret Corrigan
Pamela Creason
Hildy DeFrisco
Nancy Deverel
Peter Eggenberger
Melissa & Frank Fountain
The Fromson-Ho Family
Christina Galvin & Ross Henderson
Jeanine K. Jensen
Linda Joseph
Vanna-Maria Kalofonos
Robert Kohne
Sheila Lopez
Georgia Lupinsky
Sheril Madden
Andrea Mullarkey
Douglas Mike Oatey
Peggy Poole
Lynn Powe
Laurel Przybylski
Lind Semi
Bonita Shane Roth
Chris Shuttlesworth
Susan Sperber
Marjorie Wallace
Susie White
Ellen Widess & Rick Warren
Perry Willett
BERKELEY YMCA
TEA & TALK
We acknowledge the Tea & Talk donors supporting Berkeley YMCA. This delightful and informal gathering invites members to come together and engage in thoughtful conversation over a cup of tea.
HERITAGE CLUB
The Heritage Club honors those who have included us in their estate plans or who have made other planned gifts:
Richard Adam
Margaret & *Don Alter
Mary Jo & Hank Bagelmann
Schuyler & Susan Bailey
Larry Bush
Kathy Catanho
JD Chaidez
Bill & *Mary Chatfield
Robert Dixon
Charles & Clavel Fender
George Foster
Jack Gardner & Candy Rupp
Timothy & Robin Hassler
Janet Huseby & Robert Smith
*Masaharu and Shigeko
Jinguji CRT
T.W. Johnson
*Pauline Kifer 1991 Trust
Connie Kidder
*Rima Kittner Living Trust
*David L. Knops Trust
Jeffrey Leiter
Daniel Lim
Thomas Lowden
*Roberta Mandel
Revocable Trust
*Jules Mayer
Donald & Mara Melandry
M.E. Moore
*Franklin C. Palm
Kay Rabin
Chaud & Ardis Richards
B. Rocca
Susan Russell
Carol Schilling
*Clyde and Margaret A. Stone Revocable Trust
Kenneth Towers
Jenny Wenk
Douglas Wood
Bea Young
*Deceased
Our Supporters 2024–2025
Heritage Club Spotlight
Meet Bill Chatfield, Pleasant Hill YMCA Member since 2023.
When Bill retired, he started looking for a place where he could stay active and connect with others. A few neighbors had already told him about the Pleasant Hill Y and how much they loved it, so he decided to check it out.
“I was impressed right away by the staff and facilities,” Bill recalls. “I joined, started training with one of the Pleasant Hill Y’s trainers, and I’ve really enjoyed it ever since.”
What keeps Bill inspired is more than just the workouts. “YMCA of the East Bay is about strengthening community—welcoming people of all ages and backgrounds, and helping everyone live healthier, better lives,” he says.
That’s also why Bill chose to include YMCA of the East Bay in his estate plans. “The Pleasant Hill Y has been meaningful in my life. By making a planned gift, I hope future generations will have the same opportunities. It’s my way of giving back to a place that has given me—and so many others—so much.”
As Manny Nungaray, YMCA of the East Bay’s Chief Philanthropy Officer, shares: “We thank Bill for naming Pleasant Hill Y in his estate plan gift and for honoring his late wife, Mary. Bill and Mary Chatfield, as Heritage Club members, are leaving a legacy that will benefit our community for generations to come.” Bill encourages others to consider leaving a legacy, too.
“A planned gift is a powerful way to ensure the Y can continue its programs for years to come. Giving isn’t just about the act—it’s about being part of something bigger, creating lasting change, and
HOW TO GIVE BACK BECOME A DONOR TODAY
Support from donors like you make it possible to continue our mission to provide programs and services that thousands of families, seniors, children, parents, and youth depend on at YMCA of the East Bay. We have many options for making your gift:
Join the President’s Club with a gift of $1,500
Join the Y365 Club by making a monthly contribution of any amount
Include the YMCA of the East Bay in your Planned Giving, Estate, and Trusts as a beneficiary. You’ll be recognized as part of the Heritage Club
Have a car to donate? Contact us.
Gifts of appreciated securities, stocks, and bonds can provide considerable tax advantages when transferred to the YMCA of the East Bay before they are sold — creating an income tax dedication and avoiding the capital gains tax that would have been due upon their sale if held more than a year.
To learn more on ways to give, visit ymcaeastbay.org/donate OR contact development@ymcaeastbay.org.
REDUCE YOUR TAX BURDEN
EVEN IF YOU DON’T ITEMIZE
AN IRA CHARITABLE ROLLOVER GIFT:
May satisfy your annual required minimum distribution, or RMD, up to the amount of your gift
Allows you to give from pre-tax assets and your distribution is excluded from taxable income
Helps avoid limits on charitable deductions and prevents you from being pushed into a higher tax bracket
Simplifies the giving process. It’s easy to do — just notify your IRA custodian
Minimizes the effect your giving has on your cash flow. The gift is from your assets, not your checkbook
• 70 ½ or older
• Direct up to $100,000
This information is not intended as tax, legal or financial advice. Gift results may vary. Consult your personal financial advisor for information specific to your situation.
Do you own an IRA or other qualified retirement plan? Are you looking for a tax-wise strategy to make gifts to support our mission? If so, consider making an IRA CHARITABLE ROLLOVER GIFT.
At your direction, the custodian or trustee of your IRA can transfer money from your IRA directly to a qualified public charity, like ours, so that you can support the causes that matter most to you. This gift is a qualified charitable distribution (QCD), also called an IRA charitable rollover gift.
An IRA rollover has several significant tax advantages. It allows you to give from pre-tax assets. If you do not itemize or are subject to charitable deduction limits, theIRA rollover still allows you to give while receiving tax benefits. An IRA rollover gift could also help you avoid income that could push you into a higher tax bracket.
Call or email us for a complimentary no-obligation look at the tools and strategies we have to help you reach your goals.
Partners in Advocacy
Our Volunteers & Leadership
Board of Directors
Kai Carter, Board Chair
Amy Briggs
Matthew Burrows
Allen Carr
David Deutscher
Alysson Do
Eric Eisenberg
Craig Fendel
Jack Gardner
Seth Hamalian
Renee Herzfeld
Ken Kuchman
Jesse Nelson
Anna Powell
Tom Ratcliff
Chaud Richards
Karina Rivera
Susan Russell
Leslie Schibsted
Darrell Sooy
Scott Stafford
Virginia Stefan
Janet Tam
Nailah Thompson
Suman Venkataswamy
Dewayne Walton
Andy Williams
Branch Board of Advisors
Albany YMCA
Allen Cain
Jon Destin
Kevin Gavino
Paul Giganti
Jordan Hall
Kayla McGrill
Peggy McQuaid, Chair
Andrea Mullarkey
Janice Murota
Peter Samis
Garth Schultz
Eileen Sheehan
Bill Springer
Jane Stern
Aaron Thompkins
Berkeley YMCA
Anto Cingoz
Bob Dixon
Melanie Goldfeld
Hilary Goldman
Lewis Jones
Gerard Keena
Mal Mead, Chair
Yoko Morita
Leopoldo Reyes
Michael Schnitzer
Anne Schonfield
Kathryn Selvidge
Maria Vanegas
Andrew (Andy) Wiedlin
Oakland YMCA
Angela Anderson, Chair
Regina Greene
Jerry Michaels
Lori Takeuchi
Rosanne Wang
Jerry Wolfe
Richmond Parkway YMCA
Chris Shuttlesworth
Volunteers & Leadership
YMCA of the East Bay Executive Team
Fran Gallati, President and CEO
Kelley Maltais, Chief Human Resource Officer
Cheri Mezzapelle, Chief Financial Officer
Manny Nungaray, Chief Development & Marketing Officer
Camilla Rand, Vice President Early Childhood Impact
Branch Leadership
Hae Won Rhow, Executive Director/Vice President, Albany YMCA & Richmond Parkway YMCA
Albert Chan, Executive Director, Berkeley YMCA
Marnie Harvey, Executive Director, Pleasant Hill YMCA
Josh Leonard, Executive Director, Oakland YMCA
Program Leadership
Audi Huang, Executive Director, YMCA PG&E Teen Center
Melanie Mueller, Executive Director, Early Childhood Impact
Michael Saenz, Vice President, Youth Development
Mary Sullivan, Camping Operations Director
Anna Eilertsen, Stacey Lee, Kevin Mulligan, Marketing & Communications Team