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AV • YMCA We build strong kids, strong families, strong communities. America's future depends on the strength of our children,our families and our communities. 2,283 YMCAs across the country,serving 16.9 million people,are working every day to nurture children,support families and strengthen communities. We build strong kids -,00% of YMCAs offering YMCA programs,serving 9 million children,are a proven tool to helpkidsgrow uphealthy,make wise choices and • -80% "At the Y,I've learned }' how to talk and say thrive in our communities.YMCA youth programs: • something without V focus on character development and emphasize the in 0 -so% sounding mean if YMCAs'four core values—caring,honesty,respect and there's a problem. I've -ao% learned to trust and responsibilitylig respect people,and I've V provide safe places for kids and teach them how to _20% learned to be confident resolve conflicts without violence a in myself." V build confidence,leadership and decision-making skills r 0% child care youth day youth -8th grader camp community service • We build strong families YMCAs offer programs that bring parents and children together,giving families a chance to strengthen their "The YMCA is the place relationships in a safe,caring,welcoming environment. that will help my children jgbik V Collectively,YMCAs are the largest child care grow into adults of fine character. The Y provides - provider in the country,serving nearly half a millionasafean ,,.. d fun children in their high-quality,family-centered environment for my , programs children. Thank you far , Almost half of YMCAs sponsor Family Nights and giving my family hope, dreams and opportunity." special events YMCAs provide family literacy programs,job training -YMCA single parent and employment services,and permanent and transitional housing tactual iro;etea We build strong communities 8000 0 0 YMCAs are the most diverse doors in communities,with the All..111 1 possible exception of the hospital emergency room,and they 600000 "For every child that we are dedicated to meetin the specific needs of their communi- reach,and help, g p s00000 through programs like ties.Nationally,YMCAs: Fin I I the YMCA there is one V serve all ages,both sexes,all abilities,all faiths and all 400000 less child that me and incomes under one roof my officers will have to 300000 V mobilize 580,000 volunteers,and a national Commitment to deal with on the ' 111111 1111 •streets." Volunteers campaign recruits more every day 200000 V partner with neighborhood organizations;400 YMCAs I -Chief of Police work with juvenile courts;300 with public housing I ' ' ' ' ' developments;1,550 with elementary schools;1,033 with 111111i o high schools;and 700 with colleges or universities ,,,z 1994 1996 1998 2000 2002 Volunteers at local YMCAs