What they reported doing
- #1 primary $149KYOUTH DEVELOPMENT - OUR YMCA IS COMMITTED TO NURTURING THE POTENTIAL OF EVERY CHILD AND TEEN. WE BELIEVE ALL KIDS HAVE GREAT POTENTIAL AND DESERVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCOVER WHO THEY ARE AND WHAT THEY CAN ACHIEVE. THAT IS WHY WE HELP YOUNG PEOPLE CULTIVATE THE VALUES, SKILLS AND RELATIONSHIPS THAT LEAD TO POSITIVE BEHAVIORS, BETTER HEALTH AND EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT. OUR YMCA PROGRAMS, SUCH AS CHILDCARE, PRE-SCHOOL, YOUTH SPORTS, SWIM LESSONS, AND DAY CAMPS, OFFER A RANGE OF EXPERIENCES THAT ENRICH SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL, COGNITIVE AND PHYSICAL GROWTH. IN FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022, THE GREATER CANANDAIGUA FAMILY YMCA PROVIDED SUBSIDIES AND DIRECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE OF $9,221 THAT MAKE PARTICIPATION POSSIBLE FOR THE YOUNG PEOPLE WE ENGAGE.
- #2 $1KSOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY - OUR YMCA GIVES BACK AND SUPPORTS OUR NEIGHBORS. WE HAVE BEEN LISTENING AND RESPONDING TO OUR COMMUNITY'S MOST CRITICAL SOCIAL NEEDS. Y PROGRAMS SUCH AS PARKINSON'S, COMMUNITY BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING, FREE FLU CLINICS, SUBSIDIZED CHILDCARE AND AOA LUNCH AND LEARNS, ARE EXAMPLES OF HOW WE DELIVER EDUCATION, TRAINING AND SUPPORT THAT EMPOWERS OUR NEIGHBORS TO EFFECT CHANGE, BRIDGE GAPS AND OVERCOME OBSTACLES. WE ENGAGE YMCA MEMBERS, PARTICIPANTS AND VOLUNTEERS IN ACTIVITIES THAT STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITY AND PAVE THE WAY FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS TO THRIVE.
What they call their work
What they do
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Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
- Childcare services for infants and young childrenProvides childcare services for children as young as six weeks old, supporting early development and accessibility for families.
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Community Health Fairs and Screenings 1 activity
- Community health and social support programsOffers a range of community health services including Parkinson's programs, blood pressure screenings, free flu clinics, subsidized childcare, and AOA Lunch and Learns to support wellness and social engagement across age groups.
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Martial Arts Instruction and Training 1 activity
- Homeschool enrichment programs in sports, swimming, and artsOffers structured homeschool programs focused on sports, swimming, and arts to support the social, physical, and cognitive development of homeschooled youth.
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Competitive and Learn-to-Swim Programs 1 activity
- Perpetual swim lessons for youthOffers ongoing swim lessons that allow children to progress continuously without the need to re-register for each session, promoting consistent skill development and water safety.
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Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
- Youth development programs including sports, swim lessons, and day campsOperates comprehensive youth development initiatives such as childcare, pre-school, youth sports, swim lessons, and day camps to support social-emotional, cognitive, and physical growth in children and teens.
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Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Youth leadership development through Leaders ClubsOperates Leaders Clubs for youth ages 12–18 to build leadership, self-advocacy, and community engagement skills through structured mentorship and programming.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Financial assistance for youth program participationProvides subsidies and direct financial assistance to ensure access to youth programs, distributing $87,945 in FY 2019–2020, $22,332 in FY 2020–2021, and $9,221 in FY 2021–2022.
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Who runs it
- BILL FUGE — BOARD MEMBER
- BILL O'HANLON — BOARD MEMBER
- CHRIS COLE — BOARD MEMBER
- CHUCK POTTER — BOARD MEMBER
- DAVE MUNN — TREASURER
- DAWN PRIOLO — BOARD MEMBER
- DR ROB NYE — BOARD MEMBER
- GAIL HERMAN — PAST CHIEF VOLUNTEER OFFIC
- JAMIE FARR — BOARD MEMBER
- JEFF FRIEND — CHIEF VOLUNTEER OFFICER
- JENNIFER KELLEY — PAST CHIEF VOLUNTEER OFFIC
- JIM RAHMLOW — AUDIT CHAIR
- MARK PRUNOSKE — VICE PRESIDENT
- MEGAN BRADY — BOARD MEMBER
- NANCI BENTLEY — BOARD MEMBER
- QUINN SMITH — BOARD MEMBER
- SALLY CROSIAR — SECRETARY
- STEVE SWARTOUT — BOARD MEMBER
Who they work with
- Brian F. Prince Funder — Provided a $1 million gift to name the Prince Aquatic Center at the Sands Family YMCA.
- Canandaigua National Bank & Trust Partner — Partnered to name the CNB Midway: Adventure Center and Child Watch at the Sands Family YMCA.
- Sands Family Foundation Partner — Provided a $13.5 million gift for construction and operational support of the new Canandaigua YMCA facility.
How they approach the work
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- Community-Responsive Social Responsibilitymethodology: community_responsive_programmingBy designing programs in response to community-identified needs, we increase program relevance and engagement, leading to stronger community resilience because local ownership ensures sustainable impact.
- Youth Development Through Holistic Growthmethodology: youth_development_holisticBy nurturing youth potential through values, skill-building, and supportive relationships, we produce better health, educational achievement, and positive behaviors because holistic development addresses the root drivers of youth well-being.