$14.8M in expenses

Healthy Living At the Y, we are in health care, the business of making individuals healthy. However, we are more than a health care business; we are a mission. A mission that brings families closer, encourages good health, and fosters connections through fitness, sports, fun, and shared interests. As a result, more than 136,000 people in our community receive the support, guidance, and resources they need to achieve excellent health in spirit, mind, and body. Healthy living is essential for everyone. In 2024, 5,309 Jump Start Programs were completed to help individuals develop a workout plan to start them on their health and wellness journey. The Y performed 1,676 Trazer analyses and 2,419 Evolt scans. Trazer analyzes the entire body and identifies an individual's area of potential weakness. It tracks key metrics related to balance, dynamic movement, kinematics, and neuromechanics, all to develop a workout program specifically designed for the individual. Evolt is a body composition scanner that provides detailed information about body composition, muscle mass, fat mass, visceral fat, and hydration. Additionally, the Y had 247,524 individual participants in a group exercise class throughout seven YMCA locations. These classes bring individuals together and create community. Programs such as Moving for Better Balance, LiveStrong, the Parkinson's Exercise Program, and Neuro Pong help change individuals' lives and give participants a stronger sense of confidence to move forward in the life they want to live. In 2024, 216 participated in Moving for Better Balance classes, 111 in LiveStrong classes, 478 in the Parkinson's Exercise Program, and 92 participated in Neuro Pong, a new class the Y offers, utilizing ping pong to help individuals experiencing cognitive decline and neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and Multiple Sclerosis. Access to the Y and our programs is affordable and open to people of all faiths, backgrounds, abilities, and income levels. In 2024, the Y provided over $1.7 million in financial assistance to people who otherwise may not have been able to participate or be a part of the YMCA.

$8.7M in expenses

Youth Development Our YMCA is committed to nurturing the potential of every child and teen. All kids deserve to discover who they are and what they can achieve. We help young people cultivate the values, skills, and relationships that lead to positive behaviors, better health, and educational achievement. Our programs, such as Before and After School Care, Day Camp, Resident Camp, Swim Lessons, and Youth Sports, offer a range of experiences that enrich cognitive, social, physical, and emotional growth from toddler to high school age. In 2024, 9,320 children participated in the Y's sports program, and 4,353 took swim lessons to help strengthen their swim skills. The Y held day camps at eight locations, serving 1,138 kids. In 2024, the Y ran 18 Before and After school sites serving 846 participants. The Y's resident camp, Camp Shady Brook, provided 4,353 campers with a personalized camp experience where they can make friends, receive mentoring, and create experiences to ensure they have a summer to remember. Middle School Initiative is a program that provides middle schoolers with a free YMCA membership and programming. This program aims to inspire youth to discover their passions, develop a healthy lifestyle, and gain the assets needed to avoid risky behaviors and succeed in school and life. In 2024, we served over 97 kids, resulting in 3,124 visits.

$895K in expenses

Social Responsibility Our YMCA believes in giving back and supporting our neighbors. We have been listening and responding to our community's most critical needs for 147 years. At the Y, working together to strengthen our community is essential for making our community a better place to live and thrive. In 2024, the Y had 24 policy volunteers and 930 program volunteers, resulting in 375 policy volunteer hours and 14,880 program volunteer hours. Program volunteers coach youth sports and mentor our teens. Our policy volunteers help organize and lead events that support our community and raise funds to ensure every child, adult, and family has an opportunity to participate in YMCA programs. The YMCA Military Outreach program connects the vast military population to the community. With multiple deployments and uncertainty about what's ahead, the Y is here to help ease some of the stress of military life. The Y also connects families and provides children with a safe and nurturing environment at our before-and-after-school, Summer Day Camp, and Resident Camp programs. In 2024, 1,882 military-affiliated families and/or individuals received financial assistance, resulting in $411,235 being provided to those who have served our country. Keeping in line with the YMCA's cause of strengthening the community, the YMCA's partnership with the City of Colorado Springs has eased the burden on the government while successfully operating a community recreation center and two outdoor aquatic facilities. These facilities provide the community access to swimming pools, which are crucial in strengthening swimming skills among all ages. The Y offers a highly trained staff that ensures the community has a safe and fun experience. The YMCA also oversees and operates the Colorado Springs Senior Center; in 2024, 468 classes were held, resulting in 15,628 visits. The Y continually seeks activities, programs, and partnerships that strengthen our community and pave the way for future generations.