2015 Annual Report - The YMCA of Delaware

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STRONGER
TOGETHER
2015 ANNUAL REPORT
Cover photo:
Jianeli Maldonado, YMCA Water Wise participant
STRONGER
TOGETHER
Dear Friends,
It is with great pride that we report on the success of the YMCA of Delaware in 2015. With a strong sense of mission and
purpose, we celebrate our achievements in the areas of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Looking
back at 2015, you will see that we have made great strides in broadening our reach and impact in the communities we serveand we couldn’t do it alone. YMCA staff, volunteers, donors, and community leaders working together make it possible for us
to carry out our mission every day and change the lives of the children and families we support.
In 2015, the YMCA of Delaware awarded a record- breaking 4.6 million dollars in financial assistance for membership and
programs, making the Y accessible for more people regardless of ability to pay. Much of this assistance went to single parent
families and those who could not afford child care or summer camp. We also provided 3,952 children from low to moderate
income households free beginner swim lessons, making them comfortable and safe around the water. In addition, the Y
provided more than 150,000 free and nutritious meals to children in our before and after school programs.
The summer of 2015 was a time of tremendous impact with the Y providing more than 725,000 dollars in financial
assistance to deserving families, making camp a dream come true for so many children. In addition, we launched the
pilot program Take on Summer, an initiative that offered 400 City of Wilmington teenagers a free membership to the
downtown Central and Walnut Street YMCAs to provide a positive and safe environment for them during the summer months.
During the summer months, our work shifted to reducing Summer Learning Loss with proven approaches to integrated
learning. As summer transitioned into fall, we continued our work to close the Achievement Gap with a focused approach in
after school programs where we serve 2000 children a day.
We charged ahead with fighting obesity and obesity-related chronic diseases, like diabetes, through our health and wellness
programs. Our evidence-based Diabetes Prevention program was nationally recognized for being a leader in this important
work and our Healthy Weight and Your Child initiative is tackling the childhood obesity epidemic in our state.
In the spirit of a Y for All, we launched an innovative adaptive fitness program and hope to introduce this life-changing
initiative at other branches this year.
It’s the spirit, commitment, and expertise brought by all of our partners, which allows us to make such a powerful impact on so
many lives. We truly thank you for your continued dedication and support.
Yours in service,
Deborah Bagatta-Bowles,
Chief Executive Officer
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Hal Erskine, Board Chair
Students from the Central YMCA making memories in front of Legislative Hall during the 48th Annual
Youth in Government Model Legislative and Judicial Conference.
In 2015, the Y of Delaware installed adaptive equipment
designed to integrate people with disabilities into a fitness
community. Here, Jim Kelly (COO, YMCA) and Y member Anne
Dunlap demonstrate the harness system at the
Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA.
Kaysan Salaam gives a big smile while participating in the Water Wise Program at the Walnut Street
YMCA. In 2015, Water Wise served 3,952 children, teaching them important life-saving swim skills.
A much anticipated event during the summer is All Camp Day. At this event, all the YMCA day camps come together for sing-alongs, lunch, color war games, and
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the chance to climb on dozens of inflatable playgrounds.
BEAR-GLASGOW YMCA
2015 YEAR IN REVIEW
The operative word for the Bear-Glasgow
Family YMCA in 2015 is inclusion. We are
truly the “Y for All.” The branch is a melting
pot for people of all ages, income levels and
backgrounds.
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
Family Fitness continues to be a strong
theme, as we encourage our families to play
and be active together at the Y. This year
we added new programs to allow our large
family population to work out together.
These programs include Family Fun Time
with relay races on the sports wall, scooter
races, kickball, t-ball and parent/child
tug of war. We continue to offer family
favorites such as Family Running, Fun &
Fit, Family Fitness Friday, Family Yoga and
Zumba Family.
Consistent with our family theme, we
added a lifestyle change program with
two year-long classes, which included
record participation from local families.
Twenty-nine families participated in
Healthy Weight and Your Child, which
empowers families to reach a healthy
weight and live a healthier lifestyle through
regular physical activity, behavior change
and healthy eating. Some of the overall
outcomes include a decrease in child waist
circumference and adult BMI as well as
increases in child self-esteem, quality of life
and adult nutrition.
We added a Fall Swim Team Prep
program designed for youth interested
in participating in swim team, but not
quite ready to make the commitment. Our
Summer Swim Team had record attendance
with more than 80 “Bears.” They
succeeded in winning the Suburban Swim
League Championship, and in 2016, they
will move up to the next swim division.
with disabilities into a community fitness
setting, instead of being in a segregated
medical or physical therapy room, is an
outcome we aim to achieve.
Camp Cassey was bursting with children
who explored science and nature, music,
team building, and arts and crafts. Teen
Leaders Camp provided our teens with an
opportunity to lead groups, help supervise
field trips and work on becoming better
leaders. Our Day Camp outdoor facility
received a mini-facelift and upgrade
to accommodate our growing camper
population. We added two new pavilions
onto our vast 110 acre site. We upgraded
our family Welcome Center and added a
GaGa Pit. Finally, we topped it off with
a brand new camp sign on our property,
which unabashedly declares our camp name
“Camp Cassey.”
Our member events support individuals and
families in doing fun things together. We
held our annual Healthy Kids Day, Summer
Pool Party, Back To School Night Fun, and
a Christmas Celebration. By far, the biggest
event we celebrated was the return of The
Great Pumpkin Run & Fall Family Festival
with more than 300 runners of all ages
participating in our 5K event. In true Y family
style, we kicked off with a Kiddie K Run,
where more than 50 kids, ages 6 months to
8 years old, ran an age-appropriate course
to claim their running medals. The race was
held at Glasgow Park across from the Y and
festivities culminated at the YMCA pavilion
with food, race awards and a Fall Family
Festival.
HEALTHY LIVING
This year, we added a unique, collaborative
program, The Y for All — Harnessing
Inclusion and installed adaptive equipment
designed to integrate persons with
disabilities into our YMCA community. A
press conference was held in August at the
Bear-Glasgow Family Y, where community
organizations serving persons with
disabilities, elected officials and members
of the press flooded the room. There is
no doubt that it is the collaboration of
the Y, EPIC—Endless Possibilities in the
Community, the University of Delaware
and Enliten (the innovators of the harness
system), that makes this program possible.
The possibility of mainstreaming persons
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Our Open Doors program ensures that
everyone in our community can be a
member of the YMCA regardless of ability
to pay. In 2015, the branch gave more
than $900,000 in financial assistance
for memberships and programs such as
Day Camp, Before & After School Care and
life-saving swim lessons. More than 50% of
our Open Doors awards were given to single
parent households who desperately need
our assistance so that their children are
able to take advantage of YMCA programs.
Approximately, one in five of our members
receive some type of financial support.
BRANDYWINE YMCA
2015 YEAR IN REVIEW
In 2015, the Brandywine YMCA continued
to work on preparation and capital plans to
expand the building, which will better meet
the growing demands of the community and
increased volume of activity in the facility.
The capital development plans will provide
the addition of approximately 20,000
square feet, which will create opportunities
to develop more comprehensive youth
and teen programming in the branch and
increase our capacity to serve our members
of all ages and abilities. The addition also
will include meeting and multi-use space for
fellowship and community meetings, which
allow connections and social interactions
to thrive. We hope this project will provide
more opportunities to engage those who
need us the most. The Brandywine YMCA
proudly provided $500,000 in financial
assistance in 2015.
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
The Brandywine YMCA works
collaboratively with the Brandywine School
District on a number of fronts. With a
grant from YUSA, we were able to provide
free swimming lessons for 120 second
graders at Claymont Elementary School.
In addition, we collaborated with many
schools and community organizations in
various program areas including soccer,
flag football and basketball.
During the school year, our Before and
After School Enrichment Program
served 402 students at eight schools. This program has continued to improve
in quality as noted in earned star levels 4
and 5. The students have an opportunity
to receive help with homework, participate
in physical activity, have fun with friends,
and have a nutritious snack in a supportive
environment facilitated by caring adults. Summer 2015 was a record breaking camp
season! We served 12% more children
than the prior year (460 campers). Camp
Quoowant is not just a kid’s affair; Color
Wars Parent Night had 107 participants! The Brandywine Y Swim Team had
another great season. The swimmers and
parents have fully embraced the team’s
motto, “Believe in the Process,” along with
the team’s mission to be “committed to
personal development through swimming”
both in and out of the pool. A team of
eleven swimmers competed at Long Course
YMCA Nationals. The BRY team also
had another strong showing at the East
Field South District Championships led
by graduating seniors Brady Mattson and
Demetria Ruhl.
HEALTHY LIVING
Any day you visit our Brandywine YMCA
we are busy with hundreds of community
members who are working to get or stay
healthy. Our Y continues to be the place to
be for the whole family. Walking through
our doors, starting at 5 AM, we have the
before-work crew, followed by seniors and
stay at home parents with their children.
School-age kids come in after school
and we cap off with after-work folks and
families in the evenings. We work hard to
get better every day, adding new programs
to excite and engage in new ways. This
past year, participation in our programs
for seniors increased with more board
games, card playing, field trips and chair
stretching. We also added a number of
popular small group fitness classes for
adults including Spinning and GRIT.
The Brandywine YMCA engages a number
of groups in volunteer efforts at our
Hanby Outdoor Center. The Brandywine Y
Swim Team and a number of Boy Scout and
Girl Scout troops volunteered at the center,
preparing it for the upcoming summer
season. An enterprising Eagle Scout carried
out a project to clear paths, and then
chopped firewood for our members’ use.
One-hundred and twenty boys and girls
have taken advantage of our YMCA
Super Sitter program this year. This
prepares them to be well trained caregivers
and babysitters, ready to take on the
responsibility of helping at home and
starting their own business. The end result
is a very responsible young person capable
of providing excellent babysitting services.
Additionally, one of our corporate partners,
Blackrock, had volunteer employees spend
a half day at Hanby, serving lunch and
reading to the campers. They were able to
see their contributed dollars at work while
they experienced our mission in action.
A very special note of thanks to our
board volunteers for their time, talent and
financial support.
WESTERN YMCA
2015 YEAR IN REVIEW
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
In 2015, the Western Family YMCA
expanded Camp Wassaqui, serving 350
campers each week. A variety of outside
activities, sports, team building, literacy,
field trips and daily swimming in our
two outdoor pools are just a few core
components of our Summer Day Camp
program.
The Western Family Y provides quality
childcare offerings with more than 325
children in ten Before and After
School Enrichment sites and others
who participate in our integrated Full Day
Preschool and half day Giant Step Preschool
programs. Working families know that
the Y provides safe, fun, educational and
recreational environments for their children
while they are at work. Delaware Stars has
rated our programs Level 4 for staff and
program quality. Our Full Day Preschool
achieved the highest ranking of Level 5.
The Western Family YMCA continues to
service at-risk youth with our Extended
Day Learning Program. This school year
and summer program is free to families,
and addresses the Achievement Gap by
focusing on academic development and
enhancements with three areas of focus:
small group tutoring, homework help, and
enrichment activities. Our Y program is
funded through a contract with the Red Clay
School District. The Y provided services to
over 150 children in grades K-5 at Baltz
Elementary School in Elsmere, and we fully
funded Summer Learning Loss Prevention
camp to over 60 children last summer.
HEALTHY LIVING
The Western Family YMCA started working
cooperatively with YUSA to begin a pilot
program called Healthy Weight and Your
Child. This family based, free program
engages the entire family while learning
and understanding the many factors
that contribute to a healthy lifestyle. The
program is a year-long, evidence-based
weight management program for overweight
children. Including the entire family supports
healthy behavior change and maintenance.
While recording and tracking the changes
in height, weight, and waist circumference
throughout the year, the coaches and
families see their progress and are able
to learn and adapt for a life-long lifestyle
transformation. The influence of 15 families
working together to achieve the same
change allows for a sense of community,
trust, and support.
From wellness challenges to free exercise
demos, we provide special activities to our
members to encourage participation and
engagement. During Heart Smart Week in
February, local vendors promoted healthy
tips and activities to members, activity
workshops and full body trainings.
Western members received over
$1,000,000 in financial assistance
through our community outreach and
fundraising efforts in 2015! Community
support from businesses like Shone Lumber,
Microsoft, New Castle County Council, WL
Gore, State Farm, Sprout Healthy Vending,
and Wal-Mart led the way with donations
and employee volunteering to create
impactful relationships.
The Water Wise water safety program
offers third graders in six Red Clay
Elementary schools the opportunity for
free swim experience in our Bubble Pool for
four weeks. This life changing opportunity
allows children to get more comfortable in
the water while learning safety skills and
building confidence for years to come.
Additionally, our Youth and Government
Programs create an opportunity for middle
and high school students to develop and
present legislation to their peers on areas
of community need. This program also
has a judicial component where students
hold trials and present arguments before
a full panel of judges and legal counsel.
Each spring more than 150 students take
over the House of Representatives and
Senate at Legislative Hall in Dover for an
unbelievable weekend of great debate and
court cases. These are the leaders of our
next generation.
CENTRAL & WALNUT
STREET YMCAS
2015 YEAR IN REVIEW
The Downtown Central and Walnut Street
YMCAs are meeting places for families,
children, business professionals and everyone
in our community. Our branches are located
in the heart of the city of Wilmington which
makes us accessible to those who work and
live in or near the city. Over the past year,
we have continued to increase programming
to support the growing needs of the diverse
community including our housing program,
fitness programs and childcare. Additionally,
the Central and Walnut Street YMCAs
provided 1 million dollars in financial
assistance in 2015.
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
Sadly, it is common to see a Learning Loss
in our youth over the summer and this gap
is larger in low income children. Although
children may learn at the same pace during
the school year, research has shown that
children in low income families are more likely
to experience a greater loss and this gap
continues to grow each school year. This year
our camp staff collaborated with Teach for
America to engage children and prevent the
knowledge lost over the summer months. We
offered activities embedded with learning
skills to help the children engage in constant
learning. We provided pre and post-testing to
the children and the tests showed staggering
results. We saw improvements and gains
among 75% of 2nd -5th graders in the
area of word recognition and we hope to
build on this success in 2016.
Our childcare and preschool program serves
approximately 120 children. This year our
staff worked very hard to bring the highest
quality care available in the area. Through
their hard work and dedication to these
children, the staff achieved a Star 5 rating
from the Delaware Stars program.
Our Downtown branches have a large focus on
our teens and helping them become leaders
of the future. This year we saw growth in our
Youth and Government program. Our staff’s
goals are to develop life-long responsible
citizenship in teens by helping them become
more knowledgeable and active in determining
the future of our democracy.
Black Achievers continues its 26th year
of helping send teens to college. The
program continues to prepare our African
American youth for college by providing
weekly meetings which include SAT prep
and mentorships with local business
professionals.
HEALTHY LIVING
We know it is hard to stay on track and put
yourself and your health first. Our Y took
extra steps this year to provide additional inperson support from our certified nutritionist,
Diabetes Prevention Program coaches and
Healthy Weight and Your Child coaches.
The fitness and membership staff took the
time to call our members and do a “check in”
to say “Hello” and make sure they knew we
were here to help them reach their goals. Our
team worked hard to create new programs
that excite and engage our members in
various ways and we provided fun incentives
like our Indoor Triathlon and Spin Challenge.
The Central Y engaged over 400 youth this
summer in our Take On Summer program.
This program was developed in response to
violence in and around our city. The teens
received lunch every day and were able to
participate in swimming, basketball, writing
classes and mentoring by our local police.
Additionally, in cooperation with the
Delaware Division of Youth Rehabilitative
Services, our Back on Track program serves
youth adjudicated to Level II probation. While
in the program, youth participate in life skills
and education sessions to understand the
nature of their offense, recognize the impact
it has on the community and learn skills to
prevent re-occurrence. Over the last year,
we have successfully helped 425 youth get
back on track.
Lastly, Central’s Residence Program
continues to offer housing to men 18 years
of age and older through collaborative
partners and grants. We provide housing
for many veterans, low wage workers and
men in transition. An on-site social worker
helps connect the men with additional social
services and assistance programs as needed.
SUSSEX YMCA
2015 YEAR IN REVIEW
The Sussex Family YMCA saw a 12% growth
in membership in 2015. We worked hard
all year to keep pace with that growth,
improving facilities and our array of
programs. Facility and member service
enhancements included an updated lobby
and member service office area, new signage
on Rehoboth Avenue, new pool filters
and a shade structure for the preschool
playground.
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
We saw continued implementation and
growth of our Y-Waves Middle School
Leadership Program which involves
middle school students from grades 6-8
from Mariner Middle School in Milton
and Georgetown Middle School. The 52
participants received homework help, a
fitness program and follow-up as well as
opportunities for community service, open
dialogue with trusted adults and a whole
lot of fun and activities. The importance of
community service was not only endorsed,
but also required through various activities
including a community garden project,
delivering a 4th of July message to the
Chamber of Commerce, and landscaping
assistance in the City of Georgetown.
Additionally, the Tsunami Swim Team
Program expanded to 99 participants in
2015 with a third of the team qualifying for
districts, and five National qualifiers on the
High School State Championship Relay Team.
In 2015, we also held our 10th Annual
Water Safety Week Program and hosted
634 registrants who had five 30 minute
sessions that focused on basic swimming
skills, water familiarity and water safety. By
the end of the week, children who initially
were not happy getting into the pool were
floating on their backs, talking to the fish
(blowing bubbles), listening to the fish
(beginning of rotary breathing), and learning
safety concepts like “REACH, THROW,
DON’T GO!” They also learned the correct
way to use a life preserver and how to
find your address on the beach. Thanks to
partnerships with Beebe Medical Center, the
Cape Gazette, Sussex Emergency Associates
and the Lewes Yacht Club Foundation, the
Sussex Family YMCA was able to serve our
community as well as provide transportation
for 25 children and their guardians from La
Rosa in Georgetown, providing access to the
YMCAs Water Safety program.
HEALTHY LIVING
The Sussex Family YMCA also saw a plethora
of new classes and programs in 2015, on
land and in the water. These programs
included GRIT, H.I.T.T.S (High Intensity
Interval Training), Aqua Strength Training
and Small Group Aquatic Training. Youth
Sports brought back Lacrosse, Flag Football,
and Adult Co-ed Volleyball. Our Yoga
Retreat and Yoga programming continue
to be very strong, and this year we have
introduced our Weight Loss Series with a
structured program that includes a focus on
eating and exercise with a common sense
approach to health and wellness. Our active
Senior groups are thriving at the Y with
time spent volunteering, working out and
raising money for the annual campaign.
The Y provides seniors with a welcoming
social atmosphere and a strong sense of
community.
Additionally in 2015, we partnered with
the following community organizations
to promote Youth Development, Healthy
Living and Social Responsibility: Rehoboth
Beach and Dewey Beach Chamber of
Commerce, Dewey Beach Lion’s Club, Tanger
Outlets, Beebe Hospital, VegFest, Delmarva
Broadcasting, the CHEER center, Dewey
Beach Sprint Triathlon, and the Coastal
Delaware Running Marathon.
Our Open Doors program provided
approximately $92,000 in financial
assistance to children, youth, adults and
families in our community so all can receive
the benefits of a YMCA membership
regardless of their ability to pay.
DOVER YMCA
2015 YEAR IN REVIEW
In 2015, the Dover YMCA continued to
see growth in membership and program
participation. Membership grew 16% over
the previous year and efforts to partner with
corporations in their quest to provide their
employees with healthy living opportunities
continues to be a focus.
during Summer Camp at the Kent Outdoor
Complex. A second pavilion was added
to enhance the campers’ experience with
science and nature activities. A human
foosball court was also added and provided
another fun, innovative way to be physically
active.
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
Through the Water Wise initiative, the
Dover YMCA taught over 350 children how
to swim. The Y collaborated with the City of
Dover Summer Camp, the Kent County ILC
School, and the Campus Community School
— 79% of these children reported that they
learned how to swim or swimming abilities
improved.
HEALTHY LIVING
In 2015, the Dover Y introduced two new
Les Mills group exercise classes: GRIT and
Body Combat, along with TRX and BARRE.
These classes were extremely popular and
offered our members more variety and
options for their exercise experience.
The Dover Y offers a Competitive Swim
program that builds positive character,
teamwork and good sportsmanship. The
2015 Dolphin team grew from 95 to 130
swimmers and were successful in many
areas, sending more swimmers to districts
than ever before and breaking three team
records.
For the second year, the Dover YMCA was
able to connect and impact more youth
We also introduced the concept of families
working out together in the Fitness Center
during Family Fitness times. Children
ages 10 and older have the opportunity
to go through a “Strong Enough” class
that teaches them proper weight lifting
techniques, form, safety and fitness center
etiquette. Once the child completes this
class, they can join their parents in the
Fitness Center.
Additionally, the Dover Y sponsored two
Girls on the Run teams to teach girls in
grades 3 – 8 how to physically and mentally
prepare for a 5k run. This program is led
by volunteers and consists of various
interactive lessons and activities.
The Dover YMCA, through the certified
Drivers Education program, taught over
227 teens and adults how to be safe on
the road. This program prepares teens to
obtain their Learner’s Permit and meet State
requirements for instructed driving and
observation time.
The Dover Y was also able to assist more
individuals and families through the Open
Doors Scholarship program. In 2015, the
Dover Y provided a total of $491,867
in financial assistance for Membership,
Childcare, Day Camp, Aquatics,Youth Sports
and Enrichment. These children, adults and
families would not be able to participate
without the support of the Y and the donors
who make it possible through our Annual
Campaign.
CAMP TOCKWOGH
2015 YEAR IN REVIEW
Camp Tockwogh welcomed its largest number
of summer campers in recent history. There
were 1779 campers from all over the
United States and the world who joined
130 staff from 14 countries for a record
breaking summer. This unique international
composition of campers and staff makes
the Tockwogh experience even more special.
Where else can you say you ate breakfast
with someone the United Kingdom, sailed on
a boat with campers from Hawaii, California,
Delaware and Spain and learned guitar from
a Brazilian all in one day? Tockwogh is proud
to say that all of our activities are inclusive
of all ages and abilities, and continue to
focus on skill development, teamwork and
FUN. In 2015, Tockwogh supported 196
children with 189,000 dollars in financial
assistance.
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
In addition to our traditional campers,
Tockwogh opened its doors to 84 teens in
our Leadership Programs. These teens
spend a month at Tockwogh learning, not
only how to be great leaders at camp, but
leaders in life. They are taught service
learning and complete many projects
including Cherokee Beach beautification,
weeding, trail clearing and highway clean up.
HEALTHY LIVING
“There isn’t Wi-Fi in the forest; however,
you will find a better connection.”
Tockwogh is proud to stick to its traditional
roots, helping youth to step out of their
comfort zone, meet new people and spend
time in an environment free of technology.
Campers and staff walk together to meals,
activities and events. The connections made
on these unplugged walks are unlike any
other they will make in their lifetime. Free
from the distraction of screens, campers and
staff explore nature and all it has to offer.
In efforts to keep up with our YMCA,
Tockwogh revamped its menus to include
more fresh foods, fruits and vegetables. The
after lunch dessert was changed to fresh
fruit. It was well received and coined the nick
name “fruit-di-té.” In 2015, we also made
a change to our camp store. The snacks
campers could purchase included whole grain
and healthy alternatives to the candy and
sugary drinks of the past.
Campers at Tockwogh live by the core
values of honesty, caring, respect and
responsibility. These principles are
entwined into everything we do. Whether it
is on a sailboat, at the archery range or at
the pool, campers are taught how to be team
players and respect one another. Our Bay
Studies and Nature Classes teach campers
how to be good stewards of the environment.
Campers have daily duties around camp and
in their cabins. They are taught personal
responsibility by making their beds, folding
their clothes and organizing their areas.
They also are taught responsibility for others
when assigned various tasks such as trash
pick up around camp, sweeping areas of the
dining hall or straightening the library and
lost and found.
During nightly devotions, all Tockwogh
campers and staff come together in small
cabin groups and reflect on their days - what
they loved, what they would like to change
and what they are looking forward to doing
the next day. Devotions are based on the
Core Values, and campers and staff share
stories, play games, read books and quotes.
They even visit our Core Value trees around
camp. Throughout their stay at Tockwogh,
campers create Core Value bracelets and can
earn beads for each value they demonstrate.
Campers who go above and beyond are
recognized at dinner by their peers and are
presented with a certificate and bracelet.
Camp Tockwogh changes lives! It has helped
my family. My children, Michael and Melissa,
beg me every summer to let them go back to
Camp Tockwogh because they have “a blast”
and make nice friends. Raising my children
as a single mother has been difficult. We
live in a neighborhood where crime is high
and, unfortunately, playing outside can
be risky. Camp Tockwogh provides a safe
environment for Michael and Melissa and
it brings me peace of mind because I know
they are being cared for and are having
fun with friends. Tockwogh is a place that
makes them feel welcomed and right at
home. Additionally, the Tockwogh staff
are the greatest. They never make me feel
bad because I need assistance through the
scholarship program and they are always
there to help get my children to camp.
Thank you for all you do!
“Camp Tockwogh CHANGES LIVES!”
- Lisa (Michael and Melissa’s mom)
2015
BY THE NUMBERS
MEMBERSHIP
AS OF DECEMBER 2015
Sussex
4,195
Central
7,992
Dover
10,439
Western
17,581
Brandywine
18,736
425
CITY OF
WILMINGTON
TEENS
participated in summer programing
which provided free YMCA
memberships as well as a positive
and supportive place for them to
spend their days
1 in 3
After School Care and Summer
Camp participants received
financial assistance.
2,469 Employees
1,479 Volunteers
BearGlasgow
23,132
274
men were housed
at the Central YMCA
5,283
YOUTH
attended YMCA
Summer Camp in 2015
100,000
people in our
communities
served in 2015
$4.6 MILLION in Financial Assistance provided to community members
4,656 individuals and 373 organizations donated to the YMCA
3,952 679 26,654
youth learned water
safety skills for free
through the YMCA
Water Wise Program
people participated
in the YMCA
Diabetes Prevention
Program
2015 SCHOLARSHIP
REPORT
through programs including Youth In
Government, Black Achievers, Teen Leader
Clubs, Counselors In Training and Summer
Leadership programs for children and teens
throughout Delaware
CAMP
$4,655,372 AWARDED
n Membership..............................$2,319,142
n Fitness......................................$10,365
n Aquatics....................................$75,317
n Youth Sports............................$24,351
n Summer Day Camp..................$538,184
n Child Care.................................$1,097,587
n Tockwogh Overnight Camp....$189,000
n Water Wise...............................$205,504
n Housing.....................................$195,923
YOUTH
EMPOWERED
CHILDCARE
CHILD
CARE
MEMBERSHIP
YMCA OF DELAWARE
STRATEGIC PLAN
2015-2017
STRENGTHEN AND
GROW MEMBERSHIP
AND PROGRAM
DELIVERY TO DEEPEN
OUR REACH & IMPACT
• Serve 1 in 8 Delawareans
• Serve 35,000 young people in Delaware
• Expand Brandywine YMCA to meet the growing
needs of that community
• Prepare for expansion into Middletown
• Replace existing Y in Sussex with a larger full facility Y
• Grow Y Diabetes Prevention participation from 500 to 2000
• Grow Water Wise participation in under served communities
from 2500 to 4000
• Develop collaborative relationships which build capacity
RAISE VISIBILITY AND
ENHANCE PUBLIC
UNDERSTANDING OF
THE Y THROUGH ALL
OUR EFFORTS
• Expand and grow our statewide Strengthening
Delaware campaign
• L everage our statewide position to advocate on behalf
of legislation and community efforts that align with our
mission
•D
evelop communication materials which serve to inform the
public of our philanthropic mission
•Y
MCA leaders will engage and partner with other
community organizations
BUILD ORGANIZATIONAL
CAPACITY TO IMPROVE
OUR YMCA’S ABILITY
TO DEEPEN & EXTEND
IMPACT THROUGH ALL
OUR EFFORTS
• Actively and intentionally recruit and train future leaders
with a focus on strengthening and diversifying our human
capital
• Meet or exceed financial benchmarks
• Grow annual fundraising from $1.3 million to $2 million
• Raise $30 million in capital funds for expansion projects in
the next 5 years
• Upgrade technology to keep pace with expansion and
growth
INTENTIONALLY
FOSTER A CULTURE
WHICH REDUCES
BARRIERS TO ACCESS
•D
evelop solutions to address achievement gap
and summer learning loss
• Pursue YUSA designation as a Global Center of Excellence
• Pilot adaptive fitness programs in our YMCAs
•H
ire bilingual staff and translate key informational
materials into other languages
•M
ake Open Doors financial assistance readily available to
the public
• Mandate cultural competency training for all staff
OUR VOLUNTEERS MAKE A
DIFFERENCE IN THE COMMUNITY
YMCA OF DELAWARE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
James H. Erskine, III, Board Chair
Jack M. Beeson, Jr., Vice Chair
Darcy A. White, Esquire, Secretary
David Heaney, Treasurer
Mark Aitken
Bruce Colbourn
Denise Cottman
Dan Dougherty
Brian J. Galinat, M.D.
David Juliano
Glenn Kocher
Elizabeth M. McGeever
LaKresha Stanford Roberts, Esquire
Christopher Scarpitti
Michele A. Schiavoni, M.S.
David Shepherd
Troy Silliman
Lee Sparks, IV
Enid Wallace-Simms
YMCA OF DELAWARE BRANCH BOARDS OF GOVERNORS
BEAR-GLASGOW
Tom St. John, Board Chair
Joe LaBranche, Board Chair
(thru Feb. 2016)
Mike DeFino, Board Vice Chair
Shannon Clark, Board Vice Chair
Damian A. Wing, Sr., Treasurer
Robert Clemens
Charmaine Davis
Mario Diaz
Denise R. Fitzpatrick
Bethany Hall-Long
Dr. Dwayne Hodges
Calvin Johnson, Jr.
Dawn Land
Colleen Lenzini
Rep. Valerie Longhurst
Loreeta Richardson
Jamai Robinson
Robert Rosch
Mike Wilson
BRANDYWINE
Garrett T. Hadley, Board Chair
Charles (Chip) Armbruster
Cornelia (Corky) Connor)
Herv DaCosta
Robert Dunn
Christopher Maradie
Kimberly Meany
Dennis Mulligan
Carolyn Petrak
Niegel Pond
Claudie Pressley, Jr.
Patrick Reen
Leo Rota
Clayton Rowe
Sarah Rusk
Garth Warner
Kimberly Williams
WESTERN
Chuck Smith, Board Chair
Raymond Bree, Board Vice Chair
Mike Farshad Amir
Dominick Cicione
Sue Dahms
Dr. Vincent Daniels
Alina Ehsan
Stephen Knox
Michelle Lacombe
Sandy Lougheed
Angel Morales-Aponte
Mark Novkovic
Caryn Rosica
CENTRAL &
WALNUT STREET
Theo R. Nix, Jr., Board Chair
Jeff Williams, Board Vice Chair
Denison Hatch, Secretary
Matthew Grajewski, Treasurer
Michael A. Boyer, Assistant
Treasurer
Theresa Brown-Edwards
George E. Cones, Jr.
Steven R. Director
Keith Duncan
Ade Lufadeju
Lewis E. Manring
Daniel F. McAllister
Alison McGonigal
Ruben H. Nalda, M.D.
Eric Rooney
Gail Seitz
Shawn M. Standen
Michael Thomas
Ferris W. Wharton
Kenneth G. White
John L. Williams, Esquire
CAMP TOCKWOGH
Timothy Searl, Board Chair
Andrew Bedwell
James Blanchet
Ron Bond
Rebecca Butcher
Doug Cain
Kevin Dolan
Steve Grieshober
Wendy Keefer
Michelle Kelly
Brian Leigh
Amy Lessack
Gary Newborn
Steven Peterson
Phil Reggio
Dr. Judy Seibert-Burns
Mike Stein
Josh Sterling
Dr. Christopher Whitney
SUSSEX
Jack Vassalotti, Board Chair
David Johnson, Board Vice Chair
Joanne Merlo, Treasurer
Barbara Crowl, Secretary
George Brown
Richard Byrne
Ava Cannon
Mike Dickinson
Jeff Fried
Renee Kenner
Gail Mack
Richard Merriwether
CW Mitchell
Mary Houck
Andy Staton
Larry Sweigert
Joan Wallace
Carol Wilkinson
DOVER
Glenn C. Mandalas, Board Chair
Jennifer T. Twining, Board
Vice-Chair
James E. Arthur
David D. Casto
Jeffrey Clark
Julia C. Gorman
Mary Ellen Gray
Patrick O. Hairston
Dr. Robert B. Hartmann
Anna M. Husfelt
James A. Hutchinson, III
Paul S. LeBlanc
William L. Lurwick
Robert Matsko
Kathleen Mickle-Askin
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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. When you give to the Y, you
strengthen our community.
Your contribution opens doors not only
for kids, but also for families, adults and
senior citizens alike. Your gift is used to
provide financial assistance to those in
our community who are unable to afford
the cost of membership or programs.
THANK YOU TO OUR
GENEROUS DONORS
$50,000 AND UP
Crystal Trust
Highmark Delaware
TD Charitable Foundation
The Longwood Foundation
The Welfare Foundation
United Way of Delaware
$10,000 - $49,999
AstraZeneca
Austelle Foundation
Bank of America
Barclays Bank Delaware
Beebe Medical Center
Borkee-Hagley Foundation
Capital One
Christiana Care Health Services
David N. Williams
Delaware Community Foundation
Delmarva Power
E.I. DuPont De Nemours & Company
George G & Elizabeth G Smith Foundation
H. Rodney Sharp
Hal Erskine, Erskine Financial Services
Jenkins Family Charitable Institute
John R. Van Dyk
John Shone
Laffey-McHugh Foundation
Life Fitness
M & T / Wilmington Trust
ModernControls Inc.
Navient Foundation
Nemours Alfred I. duPont Hospital
Palmer Home Incorporated
Patricia Robertson
PNC Foundation
Precor
Santander Bank N.A.
Susan Green
The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company
Wells Fargo Foundation
$5,000 - $9,999
Alfred I. DuPont Foundation, Inc.
AYCO Charitable Foundation
B & G Auto Glass
BlackRock Financial
Blanchard Family Foundation
Buccini/Pollin Group
Daniel Stargatt
Deborah and Joseph Bowles
Ellason Downs Perpetual Trust
Erik and Sandie Nierenberg
Fox Run Automotive Inc.
James Travis Laster
Joan Wallace
Joe Hudson
Kent County Tourism
Lee and Joan Sparks
Lois Porterfield
LYC Foundation
Lynne Kielhorn
Patrick Pipino
Plus 3 Foundation
Tri - State Pest Management Inc.
William and Melissa Lafferty
WSFS Bank
$2,500 - $4,999
3M Inc.
Beth Ohline
Blue Diamond Dental
Brian Bartley
Charles and Sarah Rusk
Christopher Maradie
Colleen and Dennis Mulligan
Comcast Financial Agency
Daniel L. Dougherty
Daniel McAllister
David Juliano
Delaware City Refining Company, LLC
Dennison and Wendy Hatch
Edward T. Christian
Elizabeth Lewis
Ferris Wharton
Food Lion Inc.
Frank Ferrara
Gail and C.J. Seitz
Glasgow Medical Center
Glenn Kocher
Glenn McAllister
Gregory Maziarz
Henry Silliman, III
Hunt and Joan Hendrickson
James and Karen Hutchison
James and Carolyn Ryan
Jack and Sue Beeson
Janice Underwood
Jennifer Twining
John W. Van Dyk
John Williams
Kenneth W. Matthews Electric
Kimo’s Real Hawaiian Shaved Ice
Lewis E. Manring
Linda Darr
Lums Pond Animal Hospital
Mark Quinn
Mary and Roy Roper
Maryellen Noreika
MasterTech Inc.
Maureen Rhodes
Michael Forwood
Michele Schiavoni
Microsoft Corporation
Morgan Hendry
New Castle County
Princeton Area Community Foundation
R.D. Collins & Sons Landscape
Raymond Bree
Rebecca Butcher
Richard Taylor
Robert Dunn
Ronald Bond
Ronald Snee
Ruben Nalda
Ruthann Prettyman
Soup Ladies
Star Trac
Stefanie and William Bowden
Terry Mullan
The Sallie Mae Fund
Theodore Baker
Tri-State Roofers
Vincent Daniels
Wawa Foundation
Wilmington Flower Market
$1,000 - $2,499
Aaron Poleck
Ahl and O’Connor Orthodontics
Alex Bodenstab
Alexander Flaxenburg
Alexis Nichols
All Saints’ Parish Thrift Shop
Amy Lessack
Andrea Malinowski
Andrejs Strauss
Andrew Bedwell
Andrew Staton
Andrew Strine
Angelene Riley
Anna Husfelt
Anthony DeMarco
Arthur Chase
Ava Cannon
Baird Mandalas Brockstedt, LLC
Ballard Spahr LLP
Bancroft Construction Company
Barry Guerke
Bay Anesthesia
Associates, LLC
Bayhealth Cardio
Bayhealth Medical Center
Ben Holloway
Bernard Brown
Bev Lacy
Bill and Chris Sudell
Brain Injury Association
of Delaware
Brandywine Chrysler
Jeep Dodge
Bruce Colbourn
C.F. Schwartz
Calvary Assembly of
God Church Inc.
Cape Henlopen Elks #2540
Carl Schnee
Cassidy Painting
CDA Engineering Inc.
Charles Armbruster
Charles Smith
Chesapeake Utilities
Corporation
Chris Nasta
Christiana Institute of
Advanced Surgery
Christina Eliza Rydgren
Christine Shiring
Christophe and Jennifer Jauffret
Claudie Pressley
Claymont DE Lions Club
Foundation
Collins Dental
Connolly Flooring Inc.
Continental Societies DE Chapter
Core Physical Therapy
County Bank
Courtney Izett
David Cristy
David Heaney
David Johnson
David Stratton
David Teague
Dawn Land
DBA Smith Vending
Del-One Federal Credit Union
Delaware Orthopaedic
Specialists
Delaware Pediatrics
Dennis OBrien
Deric Clinton
Diamond Chemical
Discover Financial Service Inc.
Douglas Catts
Dover Capitol City
Rotary Club
DuVilla & Company, LLC
Dwayne Hodges
Earlean Ward
Ed Herder
Eden Hill Medical Center
Edward Alexander
Edward Wallach
Elaine Amoss
Elizabeth McGeever
Elizabeth and Regan King
Emily and Mark Glading
Eric Rooney
Faw Casson & Co.
FL Giannone Electric
Flyin’ By The Bay Disc Golf
FMC Health & Nutrition
Frank Nickel
Fraternal Order of
Police Lodge 15
Gardea Christian
Gary Newborn
George Cahbbott
Geraldine Willis
Gershen Group LLC
Gertrude Findley-Christian
Giiehti Christian
Glenn Madara
Green Dreams Inc.
Gwynn Lyell
Gym Source
Harold Spangler
Howard Ohline
Insta Signs Plus Inc.
Jack Vassalotti
James Arthur
James Blanchet
James Kelly
James Mills
Jane Mangat
Janssen’s Market LLC
Jeanmarie Desmond
Jeff Ellis & Associates
Jeffrey Fried
Jo Miller
Joan and Arthur Connolly
John Hughes
Joseph LaBranche
Judi Shade
Katherine Heverin
Katherine Lemasters
Kathryn Ford Family Practice
Kathy Martin
Kenneth Boehl
Kent County Levy Court
Kevin Donnelly
Kevin Leigh
Kohl’s
Laurence Cronin
Lawrence Sweigert
Les Mills United States
Trading, Inc.
Lewes-Rehoboth Rotary Club
Linda West
Main Line pools
Mari Blackburn
Marie-Eve DeSantis
Marinelli Contracting, LLC
Mark Shiflett
Marvin Family Foundation
Mary Houck
Matt Newborn
Michael DeFino
Michael Graves
Michael Manley
Miller Flooring Company
Orthodontics on Silver Lake
Osama Hussein
Pamela Kennedy
Patrick Hairston
Paul Costello
Preferred Security
ProWorks Inc.
Rhonda Poux
Richard Ennis
Rick and Laura Boulay
Robert Grove
Robert Hartmann
SERVPRO
Shelly Mattson
Southern Delaware
Medical Group
Sprout Healthy Vending
SRS Fitness, Inc.
Star Art, Inc.
State Farm Insurance
Steve Grieshober
Susan Herr
Sussex County Council
Sussex Emergency
Associates LLC
Sutton Bus & Truck Company
Sycamore Hill Church
Sysco Food Services
Terry Murphy
The Drescher Foundation
The Gilliam Foundation
The Redwoods Group Inc.
The Swim Shop
Theresa Andrews
Thomas Barnett
Thomas Bedwell
Thomas Hench
Tower Hill School
Townsend Brothers Chevrolet
Turulski Custom Woodworking
UGI Energy Services, LLC
Ultra Camp LLC
Village Improvement
Association
W. L. Gore and Associates
Walter Hagelstein
Wayne Kursh
Wesley Stafford
Whole Foods
William E. Brooks
William Schetman
Willis Chevrolet Inc
Witsil Realtors
$500 - $999
Access Quality Healthcare Inc.
ACE Charitable Foundation
Ade Lufadeju
Alan Gardner
Allen Carter
Amanda Blose
Angelina Whalen
Barbara Crowl
BBC Tavern & Grill
Beach Associates Inc.
Bonnie Perratto
Brandt Feuerstein
Brian and Raquel Bushweller
Bridget Baldwin
Calvin Johnson
CarMax Auto Superstores, Inc.
Catherine Kelly
Chandler Funeral Home of
Wilmington, LLC
Charles Labin
Christie Miller
Christine Davidson
Christopher Maddern
Christopher Patterson
Christopher Ryan
Christopher Whitney
Cintas Corporation
City of Wilmington
Colleen Lenzini
Comstar Technologies
Cono Namorato
Cynthia Flynn
D & N Bus Service
Damian Wing
Dara Hunter
David Blake
David DeVoll
David and Sally McBride
Delaware Veterans Post # 1
Delaware Veterans Post #2
Diane Haslam
Dominick Cicione
Donna Miller
Dorothy McFadden
Edelman Spine & Orthopaedic
Elizabeth Baumeister
Eric Jacobson
Francoise Sullivan
Garrett T. Hadley
Gary Scott
George Brown
Gordon Honig
Hamilton Fox
Harmon and Claire Carey
Harvey Maclary
Harvey Manchester
International Longshoreman
Association
Ivy Sheehan
James and Deborah Deene
James Anderson
Janet Autenrieth
Janis Nesterak
Jeannine Laughman
Jennifer Reid
Jesse Mitchell
Joanne Merlo
Joanne Warren
John and Anne Stump
John Guelzow
John Singer
Jon Manchester
Joseph Henry
Josh Heimowitz
Josh Sterling
Judy Aliquo
Judy Seibert-Burns
Julia Nichols
Julie Anderson
Karen Jordan
Kelly Leibolt
Kelly Roarty
Kelly Worrall
Kevin Dolan
Kirsten Olson
Kristina Woznicki
Laurel St. Germain
Lauri Weeks
Lee Bunting
Liberty Parks &
Playgrounds, Inc.
Lori Hooper
Louis Hering
Louise Glenn
Lynn Jones
Mark Hoy
Martha Morse
Martha Rees
Mary Ann Callen
Matthew Trerotola
Melissa Ludwig
Michael Amygdalos
Michael and Karen Nierenberg
Michael Barone
Michael Loscalzo
Michael Morton
Michael Simpson
Michael Wilson
Michelle Kelly
Nancy Reihm
Nickle Electrical Companies
Old State Elementary
Paint Nite LLC
Patricia Downing
Patricia Vozenilek
Peg Kates
Peggy Ann Sander
Philadelphia Phillies
Pike Creek Valley Running Club
Porsche Club of America
Proctor & Gamble
Ralph Gootee
RE/MAX Eagle Realty
Richard Byrne
Robert MacIntosh
Robert Matsko
Robert Scacheri
Roberts Johnson
Robin Mandell
Rufo Associates, P.A.
Scuba World Inc.
Seasons Pizza & Restaurant, Inc.
Sharon Clothier
Sheri Minear
Sieken Investment LLC
SSC, LLC
Steven Nierenberg
Steven Peterson
Stuart Arasim
Susan Dahms
Susan Hayes
Terri Gavin
The Christmas Shop Foundation
The WorkZone Charitable Fund
Theo Nix
Third Sigma
Town and Country Salon Inc.
Troy Pizzeria
USA House Solutions Inc.
William Holloway
William Parks
Winfried Mroz
$250 - $499
ABNA
Al’s Sporting Goods
Alex Kondur
Alexander Searl
Alma Gillis
American Legion Post #2
Ameriprise Financial Inc.
Amy Barry
Amy Desmond
Amy Jimison
Amy Morris
Andrew Nutt
Aneita Megargel
Anne Schuck
Artisans’ Bank
Ashley Ostroff
Ashley Pezzner
Autumn Thomas-Palmer
Beach Associates, Inc.
Becker Locksmith Service
Benjamin Lovell
Bernadette Robino
Betty Leet
Bill Rush
Blake Bichlmeir
Blakelys Portraits
Bob Brannon
Bonnie Haigh
Booster
Bradford Bugher
Brandy Pyfer
Bruce Clinton
Butler and Clark Aloysius
Carl Zimmermann
Carole Matheny
Caryn Rosica
Cassandra Piovoso
Catherine Britt
Celeste Merritt
Charles Mitchell
Charles Wright
Chaz Spofford
Cherlye Pringle
Chestertown Lumber Co., LLC
Christopher Angelini
Christopher Monigle
Christy Searl Haegele
Claudia Wiegand
Constant Contact
Craig Hochstein
Dandan Ren
David Plaza
David Weaver
Dawn Crowe
Delaware Afro-American Sports
Hall of Fame
Delaware Marathon
Denise Van Valkenburgh
Diane Coyle
Dole Fresh Fruit Company
Donald Bunnell
Donna Bates
Dover Rent All
Drake Cattermole
Econolodge
Ed Harron
Elizabeth Alexander
Elizabeth Nichols
Elizabeth O’Hara
Erin Storm
Evelyn Tripodi
Francis Julian
Frederick Weldin
Gap Foundation
Gary Karp
Genita Johnson
George Forbes
Gilbert Steppe
Gretchen Kennedy
Growth Inc.
Heather Justison
Helen Baird
Henlopen Post #5
Henry Harper
Ian Davis
Jacqueline Andrews
James Botti
James Long
James Romesberg
James Sherlock
Janice Sanna
Jay DeChesere
Jeff Markovitz
Jeffrey Dixon
Jennifer Hann-Deschaine
Jere Stephano
Joe Nemecz
Johann Dubouzet
John Bowman
John Coulahan
John Schneider
Jonathan Hart
Joseph Gadsden
Julia Painter
Julianne Coxe
Julie Koroly
Julie Russ
Kacie Kisielewski
Karen Fischer
Karen Peterson
Karen White
Katec Callen
Kenneth Countley
Kent Landscaping Company, LLC
Kevin Winner
Krista Zink
Laura Boxwill
Laurie O’Connell
Leah Porter
Leslie Grant
Linda Izett
Lisa Rex
Liz Rothwell
Lore Noyes
Lori Baker
Lori Bruce
Lori Waldee-Warden
Lucinda Kettner
Lynda Willard
Lynne Sweeney
Marci Neuman
Marco Diaz
Margaret Colvin
Margaret Lann
Mark Brickhouse
Mark Murphy
Martin Freedman
Mary Bruno
Mary Ellen McNally
Mary Utleye
Matt Nierenberg
Maureen Buzdygon
Maureen Davis
Maureen White
Melissa Brammer
Michael Coleman
Michael Gast
Michael McCloskey
Michael McGovern
Michael Weider
Michelle Ankenbrand
Michelle Lacombe
Mindy Spor
Monica Glick
Murphy Marine Services Inc.
Nadine Noble
Nancy Dietz
Nancy Matheny
Nathaniel Walker
Norman W. Johnson Builders LLC
Nylsa Aponte
Pamela Sharpe
Pat Gilby
Patricia Schwartz
Patrick Giziinski
Paul Cunningham
Paul LeBlanc
Phillip Perry
Raafiyah Kelly
Raina Allen
Rasheeda Johnson
Rebecca Tversky
Rehoboth Bay Foundation
Ric Helthall
Richard Koffey
Richard Medeiros
Robbin Gates-Lee
Robert Auer
Robert Fischer
Robert Hamilton
Roberta Conrad
RoJean Ellis
Ronald Gray
Rose McWilliams
Ryan Doyle
Ryan Nussey
Safe Kids Delaware, Inc.
Salesianum School
Sally Ann Berger
Sara Dempsey
Scot Armstrong
Sean Portrait
Sharon Bly
Sharon Hunt
Shawn Standen
St. Anne’s Episcopal School
Stephani Allison
Steven Cason
Steven Director
Susan Lore
Susan Schranck
Susan Seelig
Susanne Williams
Teamsters Local #355
Teresa Falk
Terry Stewart
Theresa Yandell
Thomas Ilvento
Tracy Lippel
Travis Quillman
Tricia Jefferson
Vera Bell
Vista Capital LLC
Wayne Bunting
Wendy Shilobod
Wescomb Jones
William Belt
William Hughes
William Lenker
William Lurwick
William Schab
Wynn Ford
PRESERVING THE YMCA FOR
FUTURE GENERATIONS
Membership in the Heritage Society simply requires a commitment of a gift, now or in the future, ensuring the
YMCA of Delaware is strong for future generations. With your support, the YMCA can help safeguard youth
development, healthy living and social responsibility in our communities.
HERITAGE SOCIETY
Allison B. Knapp
Ann Fox Dawson
Arkan Say
Austin J. Edison
Barbara C Roemer
Brandon Bly
Carl DeMartino
Carl J. Kanefsky
Carl L. Wolaver
Carl Schnee
Charles L. Henry
Charles D. Broll
Christine Shiring
Christopher H Price
Courtney Izett
Cynthia P. Woolley
D. Hunt Hendrickson
David Nierenberg
Deborah and Joseph Bowles
Deric Clinton
Diane M. Scobey
Dorothy Sparks
Douglas A. McPhail
Elizabeth and Regan King
Erik and Sandie Nierenberg
Eugene McGowan
Geoffrey Sawyer
George White
Gregory Williams
Gwynn A. Lyell
H. Rodney Sharp
Hal Erskine
Holly Diehl
Howard A. Ohline
J. Simpson Dean
Jack Vassalotti
James Reilly
James C. Stewart
James E. Long
James Geddes
Jean E. Mullin
Jeannine J. Cassey
Joseph Monigle
Judith H. Hoopes
Karla R. Murray
Katherine A. Heverin
Keith H. Fleury
Kristina L Woznicki
Lee Bunting
Lee Sparks
Linda West
Lynn C. Jones
Margaretta G. Warner
Mark E. Smith
Mary Roper
Michael B. Price
Michael Nierenberg
Michael P. Graves
Mildred McConnell
Moira A. Owens
Paul N. Costello
Rachel E. Lewis
Raymond F. Bree
Richard C. Ennis
Robert A. Grove
Robert G. Hackett
Robert V. Crites
Roy Roper
Sharon Hunt
Steven R. Director
Steven R. Nierenberg
Steven Witsil
Susan F. Lore
Teresa Falk
Terry L. White
Thomas Fidance
Thurl L. Holbert
Tyjanea Harper
William F. Rush
“Swimming at the Y has done wonders for my
boys. It has really MADE A DIFFERENCE IN
ALL OF OUR LIVES.”
- Susan Reazor
Susan Reazor will never forget the advice that
she was given from an orthopedic doctor. She
was told to put her boys in chest deep water,
“it is the best therapy and will help strengthen
their bodies.” Susan did not know it at the
time, but this advice was life changing.
She and her husband Jason have 3 children
under the age of 12 who have all been
diagnosed with a clinically mild form of
Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI), a condition
characterized by fragile and brittle bones that
can break easily. Susan decided to leave her
job to care for her boys full-time, but dealing
with OI, medical expenses and going from two
incomes to one, created a very stressful time
for her family.
To help combat OI, they joined the Western
Family YMCA where her sons could strengthen
their bodies in a zero entry pool which would
help ease the challenge of getting in and out
of the water. Facing financial strain, Susan
applied for the Y’s Open Doors Scholarship
program which helps families like hers afford
membership and programs at the YMCA.
Thanks to the Scholarship program, both of
her boys are able to attend swim lessons and
even joined the swim team.
“My kids will never be able to play contact
sports, but swimming allows them to compete
on a more even playing field. They get to
experience being on a team, and swimming
is keeping them physically active and making
them strong. When my daughter is older, I
want her to learn how to swim so she can
experience these very same things.”
Consolidated Statement of Activities (dollars in thousands)
2015
2014
REVENUE
Contributions
Government Contracts
Membership
Programs
Investments
Other Revenue
Total Revenue
2,774
4,209
19,103
12,395
47
333
$38,861
1,746
3,501
19,076
11,839
668
595
$37,425
EXPENSES
Program Services
Supporting Services
Total Expenses
Change in Net Assets from Operations
Nonoperating Activity
Change in Net Assets
35,104
3,688
$38,792
69
335
$403
33,665
3,752
$37,417
9
358
$367
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position (dollars in thousands)
ASSETS
Cash and Equivalents
Receivables, net
Prepayments and Other Assets
Investments
Restricted Assets
Beneficial Interest in Perpetual Trusts
Deferred Issuance Cost
Property and Equipment, net
Total Assets
LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses
Deferred Revenue
Other Liabilities
Notes Payable
Bond Payable
Interest Rate Swap
Total Liabilities
Total Net Assets
Total Liabilities and Net Assets
2015
2014
8,225
581
552
5,952
895
4,180
537
54,588
$75,509
6,890
567
671
6,055
802
4,409
572
56,315
$76,281
1,202
327
492
5,270
18,870
492
$26,653
$48,856
$75,509
1,512
373
493
5,214
19,410
826
$27,828
$48,453
$76,281
OUR MISSION
The YMCA of Delaware is an association of people of all ages, ethnic groups and religious
affiliations that strives to cultivate the human potential, self-esteem, and dignity of all
people. Our organization exists to develop and practice the Christian principles of love, caring,
inclusiveness, justice and peace...and to enrich the emotional, physical and social life of all
individuals, families and our community.
LOCATIONS
BEAR-GLASGOW FAMILY YMCA
351 George Williams Way
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 836-9622
DOVER YMCA
1137 South State Street
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 346-9622
WESTERN FAMILY YMCA
2600 Kirkwood Highway
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 709-9622
BRANDYWINE YMCA
3 Mount Lebanon Road
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 478-9622
SUSSEX FAMILY YMCA
20080 Church Street
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
(302) 296-9622
YMCA CAMP TOCKWOGH
24370 Still Pond Neck Road
Worton, MD 21678
CENTRAL YMCA
501 West Eleventh Street
(302) 254-9622
WALNUT STREET YMCA
1000 North Walnut Street
ASSOCIATION OFFICE
100 W. 10th Street, Suite 1100
(302) 571-6908

2015 Annual Report - The YMCA of Delaware

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