$2.6M in expenses

The florida state alliance of ymcas is proud to partner with the university of florida lastinger center to serve as a regional partner of the new worlds reading initiative. The new worlds reading initiative is a free at-home literacy program that serves students VPK through 5th grade in the state of florida who are reading below grade level. Each month during the school year, eligible students receive a free book tailored to their interests and activities for children and caregivers to use together.continued on schedule o.through the regional partner program, the florida state alliance of ymcas works with 16 local ymcas to plan and host 240 state-wide events to promote engagement with the new worlds reading initiative. These events are designed to increase caregiver confidence and students love of reading. The events are hosted at local ymcas, schools, and with other non-profit partners with the goal to increase enrollment and awareness of the new worlds reading initiative. Each participant receives a free meal, and either a parent and caregiver workshop designed to enhance caregiver skills or a free book and activity for the students.

$1.2M in expenses

YMCA reads! Is an after-school reading assistance and mentoring program where at-risk and low-income children in kindergarten through third grade develop the reading skills they need to succeed in school. This early intervention program improves students' reading skills through mentoring and the use of a research-based, data-driven curriculum. It also helps students achieve or maintain satisfactory school attendance and behavior both essential ingredients to school success. The YMCA reads! Program successfully closes the achievement gap in students' reading performance with structured curricula delivered by well-trained mentors. Continued on schedule o.the YMCA reads! Program teaches literacy skills to students via small group tutoring/ mentoring. Mentoring enhances academic achievement through relationship building and increased academic self-esteem from learning to read. Currently the program operates in 18 public schools, 8 participating ymcas in 11 counties in florida.

$399K in expenses

At the y, we create opportunities for people to improve their lives and their communities. Through empowering young people, improving individual and community well-being, and inspiring action, we aim to create meaningful change across the country. The florida ymcas are committed to the development and engagement of generation z (people born between 1996-2007). Our florida y's tactic is to focus on four pillars of impact: global service leadership, civic engagement, health and wellness, and workforce development. Programs during the fiscal year included state assembly, servant leadership conference, youth advocacy program, civic fellows institute, and changemakers summit.continued on schedule o.programs currently are in 20 schools and/or ymcas in 12 key areas of FL, with a total impact of 551 participants in 24-25 fiscal year.

$687K in expenses