TO EMPOWER OUR COMMUNITY

FOR GOOD

YMCA OF CENTRAL FLORIDA | STRATEGIC VISION PLAN 2014 – 2020

OUR MISSION The purpose of this Association is to improve lives of all in Central Florida by connecting individuals, families and communities with opportunities based on Christian values that strengthen Spirit, Mind and Body.

OUR CAUSE At the Y, strengthening community is our cause. Every day, we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.

PRINCIPLES THAT SUPPORT OUR PURPOSE

OUR PRINCIPLES BE MISSION-FOCUSED: Stay true to our Christian heritage which compels us to fulfill God's command to "love our neighbors"

BE ACCESSIBLE: Advance all people, making the Y accessible and inclusive of all people in all communities

BE FAMILY-FOCUSED: Focus on the whole family, recognizing that families come in many shapes and sizes

BE ONE TEAM: Develop staff and volunteer leaders who work together to achieve big goals by focusing on each’s strengths

BE STRATEGIC: Ensure the Y remains sustainable through a socially-responsible, entrepreneurial business plan that can evolve to meet community needs for generations

BE COLLABORATIVE: Join forces with our members, communities, volunteers, partners and staff to achieve our dreams

BE LEADERS: Grow staff and volunteer leaders who will be passionate stewards of the Y mission, resources and opportunities

BE GLOBAL: Engage, connect and inspire Ys all over the world

BE ENDURING: Provide a pathway for a lifetime of engagement and learning for staff, volunteers, members and neighbors

BE AN ADVOCATE: Facilitate systematic change in the community to impact 20% of the population through the Y - inside and outside our walls.

AREAS OF FOCUS

FUELED BY OUR PURPOSE AND GUIDED BY OUR PRINCIPLES, THE Y WORKS TO CREATE REAL, MEASURABLE IMPACT IN THESE AREAS.

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT We will be steadfast in nurturing the potential of every child and teen in our community. HEALTHY LIVING We will lead in satisfying the community demand for innovative preventive health support. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY We will fuel a culture of service and philanthropy within our community.

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

1. Impact the lives of 100,000 children in the Central Florida region

2. Become our community’s recognized leader in Childhood Development

HEALTHY LIVING

1. Impact 20%, 600,000, of the 3,000,000+ people living in the Central Florida region

2.Promote healthy lifestyles by becoming the recognized leader in Healthy Living and Preventing Chronic Diseases

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

1.Recruit 40,000 advocates to develop a culture of volunteerism, support and philanthropy

2.Provide leadership to unite, convene and advocate for the communities we serve

BY AREAS OF FOCUS

OUR GOALS

EMPOWERING OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH:

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

MISSION: To nurture the potential of every child and teen

EMPOWERING OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH: YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

GOALS BY THE YEAR 2020, THE Y WILL

1. Impact the lives of 100,000 children in the Central Florida region

• 25% Early Childhood Development • 50% Elementary School age • 25% Teenagers

2. Become our community’s recognized leader in Childhood Development

EMPOWERING OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH: YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

NURTURE children both inside and outside our four walls, through our Y Family Centers, community resources and technology

FOCUS the curriculum of youth programs on: 1. Values – impacting violence and bullying 2. Reading – impacting drop out rates kids will be reading at grade level 3. Wellness – impacting youth obesity - children will receive 60 minutes of physical activity daily 4. Families – uniting families – youth programs include families

MINIMIZE the Achievement Gap with a focus on Summer and Afterschool Programs for children

KNOW each child and family by name, know each child’s goals and be supportive and encouraging

SERVE both fragile communities and economically-secure communities, knowing all children and families are at risk

STRATEGIES

EMPOWERING OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH:

HEALTHY LIVING

MISSION: Improve the community’s health and well-being

EMPOWERING OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH: HEALTHY LIVING

GOALS BY THE YEAR 2020, THE Y WILL

1. Impact 20%, 600,000, of the 3,000,000+ people living in the Central Florida region

2. Promote healthy lifestyles by becoming the recognized leader in Healthy Living and preventing chronic diseases

EMPOWERING OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH: HEALTHY LIVING

ENCOURAGE Members to have multiple relationships with the Y

DEVELOP technology and social memberships categories that provide access to off-site programming and use of Y technology focused on preventive health care and wellness

OFFER Healthy Living initiatives in all age groups, from infants to active older adults

CREATE personal, preventative, and integrated programs tailored to all ages and fitness levels

MONITOR member progress in Healthy Living programs to promote adherence

SCHEDULE time-friendly programs, activities and classes that accommodate busy individuals and families

CONDUCT Healthy Living programs inside and outside the 4 walls of the Y’s Family Centers

PARTNER with the medical community and physicians to ensure a smooth transition from medical health care to everyday living

STRATEGIES

EMPOWERING OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH:

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

MISSION: Giving back and providing support to our neighbors

EMPOWERING OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH: SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

GOALS BY THE YEAR 2020, THE Y WILL

1. Develop a culture of volunteerism and philanthropy - creating an appreciation of “Helping Others” (40,000 Advocates!)

2. Provide leadership to unite, convene and advocate for the communities we serve

EMPOWERING OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH: SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

ESTABLISH a continuum for volunteer development from engagement in programs to fundraising to policy-making

INCREASE volunteers and donors from 10,000 to 40,000

ENCOURAGE AND ENABLE volunteers to engage, connect, impact, and leave a legacy

REMAIN available and accessible to all communities, uniting and bringing our communities together

CONVENE the community as the voice of the community around the three focus areas: Youth Development-Healthy Living-Social Responsibility

STRATEGIES

MISSION PROJECT

DEVELOPMENT PLAN

2014 - 2015 100,500 Sq. Ft.

(40,000 New and 60,500 Renovated) $19.8 Million

Frank DeLuca

Dr. P. Phillips

Roper

Titusville (4 acres)

J. Douglas Williams

MISSION PROJECT DEVELOPMENT PLAN Dr. Phillips Charities ** New Y Facilities

Y PROJECT OPPORTUNITIES

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2016 - 2020 GOAL: 40,000 Sq. Ft.

$8.0 Million Per Year for 5 Years

Oviedo

Roper

CNL**

Viera**

Crosby

Downtown

Golden Triangle

Camp Wewa

Aquatic Center

Orange Center/Early Childhood

Development**

Clermont/ Horizons West**

Titusville

J. Douglas Williams

Health Village**

Wayne Densch

Altamonte Springs**

Markham Woods**

Lake Nona II**

Villages**

Avalon Park**

(Equates to over 424,000 Sq. Ft. or $100.0 Million)

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It is with the generosity of Dr. Phillips Charities that enables us to fulfill our promise to be the foundation of

our communities.

Dr. Phillips Charities provides philanthropy power behind all we do in Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility. With their capital support to the launch of our SafeStart program to annual funding

which gives us the leeway to tackle pressing social needs year after year.

YMCA OF CENTRAL FLORIDA | STRATEGIC VISION PLAN 2014 – 2020

LET’S EMPOWER OUR COMMUNITY

FOR GOOD

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