$4.6M in expenses

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT The YMCA is deeply committed to nurturing the potential of every child, dedicating over 50% of its annual budget to youth-focused programs that serve as a cornerstone of community well-being. In 2024, more than 7,500 youth and teens engaged in enriching experiences through early learning child care, K-5 afterschool programs, summer day camps, youth sports, swimming lessons, and water safety initiatives. These programs support children's social, emotional, and physical growth while also reinforcing the foundation of each community's economic development by enabling parents and caregivers to work, pursue education, and contribute to the local economy with confidence. The YMCA operated 16 licensed child care sites and partnered with Rapid City Area Schools, Custer, Edgemont, and Douglas School Districts to offer 10 school-age program sites. The Y fosters a collaborative environment where families, staff, and volunteers work together to help children grow up healthy, happy, and strong. To ensure accessibility and equity, scholarships are available for all youth programs. In addition to academic and developmental support, the YMCA provides opportunities for character building, mental health education, leadership development, and physical activities that promote holistic growth and lifelong well-being.

$2.2M in expenses

HEALTHY LIVING The YMCA of Rapid City fosters a culture of healthy living within the Black Hills communities it serves, including Box Elder, Custer, Edgemont, and Rapid City. The Y provides access to high-quality fitness equipment, group exercise classes, personalized training plans, outdoor community wellness events, group hiking excursions, and social engagement for all ages that bring people together to stay active and healthy. In total, the Y was able to positively impact the lives of over 18,000 individuals throughout 2024.

$1.9M in expenses

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY The YMCA of Rapid City is committed to giving back and supporting the most vulnerable in the community and has been doing so for over 75 years. The Y is committed to advancing equity in the local community through programs like Jumpstart Child Care, which provides early learning to children aged 0-5 whose parents are working to complete their high school education or who are seeking to break out of homelessness, addiction, or poverty through one of our partner programs. Currently, 1 in 3 early learners (aged 0-5), 1 in 4 children enrolled in afterschool programs, and 1 in 3 children in summer day camp are receiving subsidized care or scholarships-whether from federal, state, or local funding sources. Committed to addressing local needs, the Y regularly adapts programs to community needs, such as providing over 950 daily meals/snacks for children and adults aged 60+, as well as ensuring inclusivity, a sense of belonging, and support for individuals and families regardless of background or socioeconomic status.