What they reported doing
- #1 primary $968KPROVIDES CHILDCARE FOR OVER 100 INFANTS, TODDLERS, AND PRESCHOOLERS FOR A MINIMAL FEE. THE Y ALSO OPERATES DAYLONG AND VACATION CAMPS. PARTICIPATION IS FOR A MINIMAL FEE, HOWEVER, PAYMENT OF THESE FEES IS NEVER A BARRIER FOR PARTICIPATION. THE YMCA HAS A FORMAL FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION PROCESS AND GRANTS AID BASED ON FINANCIAL NEED OF APPLICANT. PARTICIPANTS WHO RECEIVE REDUCED LUNCH OR FREE LUNCH AT SCHOOL AUTOMATICALLY QUALIFY FOR AID.
- #2 $247KAdminister the Hendrick Hudson Union Free School District's Full Day Universal PreKindergarten Program and provide before and after care for these students at 2 district elementary schools for up to 100 children.
What they call their work
What they do
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Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 2 activities
- Early childcare and preschool programsOperates the Y Early Learning Center at 139 Wildey Street in Tarrytown, providing early childcare for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers through daylong care, vacation camps, and universal pre-kindergarten. The center has 7 classrooms and serves families in Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow, and surrounding communities.
- Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) programAdministers the Full Day Universal PreKindergarten program in partnership with the Hendrick Hudson Union Free School District, serving up to 100 children across two elementary schools, with wraparound before- and after-care.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 2 activities
- School-age childcare and enrichment programsProvides before- and after-school care, vacation and summer camps, enrichment classes, and UPK programming for school-age children in the Tarrytown Union Free School District, Briarcliff Manor Union Free School District, and Hendrick Hudson School District. Programs operate on-site at elementary schools to support seamless transitions.
- Youth enrichment and arts programsProvides arts, drama, music, chess, nature and science, and sports programs for preschool and school-age children, serving over 100 children through structured youth development activities.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Annual Healthy Kids Day and Rotary Rubber Duck DerbyCo-hosts an annual family-friendly event in Patriots Park featuring the Rotary Rubber Duck Derby, rubber duck races, inflatables, games, arts and crafts, a bubble bus, and rides, promoting community engagement and youth wellness.
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Community Fitness and Aquatics Programming 1 activity
- Community fitness and aquatics classesOffers in-person fitness and aquatics classes for over 1,000 adults and children, promoting healthy living and physical wellness in the River Towns region.
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Summer Camp Access Scholarships 1 activity
- Financial assistance for programs and servicesProvides financial aid to families based on need, ensuring access to childcare, enrichment, and fitness programs regardless of ability to pay. Over $1 million in aid has been distributed in recent years.
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Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 1 activity
- Housing and support services for homeless men (discontinued)Provided housing and support services to 48 homeless men, supported by two full-time social workers, until the program was discontinued on March 31, 2021.
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Fitness Training and Group Exercise Programs 1 activity
- Virtual fitness programmingProvides virtual fitness classes via Zoom through the Virtual Y, serving over 100 adults and offering accessible fitness opportunities regardless of location or ability to pay.
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Ballet and Dance Education Programs 1 activity
- Y Dance and Cheer programsOffers Y Dance and Cheer programs for children and youth, including cheer classes and performances, as part of its youth enrichment offerings.
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Who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gerry Reira | Chief Executive Officer | 40 | $168K |
Who they work with
- Briarcliff Manor Partner — Partner in providing after-school care and enrichment programming.
- CF Partner — Named in event sponsor list, indicating organizational partnership or sponsorship.
- DWWW Partner — Named in event sponsor list, indicating organizational partnership or sponsorship.
- Dorf Nelson Partner — Named in event sponsor list, indicating organizational partnership or sponsorship.
- Fun-Flatables Partner — Ride sponsor providing inflatables for the Healthy Kids Day event.
- Griffon Construction LLC Partner — General contracting arm of WPB Development involved in the redevelopment of the YMCA building.
- Hendrick Hudson School District Partner — Partner in providing school-age programs including UPK and before/after care.
- Hendrick Hudson School District Partner — Partners with the Family YMCA at Tarrytown to provide universal pre-kindergarten and wraparound care for children in the district.
- Hendrick Hudson Union Free School District Partner — Partner in administering the Full Day Universal PreKindergarten Program and providing before and after care at two elementary schools.
- Hudson Hill Partner — Named in event sponsor list, indicating organizational partnership or sponsorship.
- John Paulding Elementary School Partner — Hosts the YMCA's before-care program on-site
- Morse Elementary School Partner — Hosts the YMCA's before-care program on-site
- OneEach Technologies Partner — Website development partner for the Family YMCA at Tarrytown
- PCSB Community Foundation Partner — Named in event sponsor list, indicating organizational partnership or sponsorship.
- PERONI BUILDING COMPANY Partner — Named in event sponsor list, indicating organizational partnership or sponsorship.
- Peroni Building Co Partner — Event sponsor for the 19th annual Healthy Kids Day and Rotary Rubber Duck Derby.
- Phelps Partner — Named in event sponsor list, indicating organizational partnership or sponsorship.
- RPM Partner — Named in event sponsor list, indicating organizational partnership or sponsorship.
- Rotary Partner — Co-host and sponsor of the annual Rubber Duck Derby event.
- Rotary Partner — Co-hosts the annual Y Healthy Kids Day and Rubber Duck Derby event.
- Rotary Rubber Duck Derby Partner — Co-hosts Healthy Kids Day in Patriots Park annually with the Family YMCA at Tarrytown.
- Tarrytown Union Free School District Partner — Partner in providing school-age programs including before/after care and enrichment classes.
- Title company Partner — Named in event sponsor list, indicating organizational partnership or sponsorship.
- W.I. Elementary School Partner — Hosts the YMCA's before-care program on-site
- WB Residential Partner — Property management division of WPB Development involved in managing the redeveloped housing project.
- WPB Development LLC Partner — Partnered with the Family YMCA at Tarrytown to transform its former building into affordable housing.
- Wilder Balter Partners Partner — Recognized for commitment to ensuring former YMCA residents were not displaced during redevelopment of the YMCA building.
- YUSA Government — Receives no assistance from YUSA, indicating an independent local operation.
How they approach the work
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- School-Integrated Programming for Accessibilitymethodology: school_based_programmingBy locating before-care and enrichment programs within elementary schools, we increase access and comfort for children and families, because using familiar environments reduces barriers to participation and strengthens school-community connections.
- Sliding Scale Access Modelmethodology: sliding_scale_accessBy adjusting program fees based on individual financial capacity — with automatic qualification for those receiving free or reduced-price school lunch — we ensure cost is never a barrier to participation, because financial inclusivity increases access and engagement in youth development and wellness programs.
- Three-Pillar Community Impact Modelmethodology: three-pillar-modelBy structuring all programming around youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, we create a comprehensive approach to community well-being, because aligning services with these core areas amplifies long-term social impact and ensures coherence across initiatives.