2015 Annual Impact Report

Your Y...

so much more!_______

We’re more than a organization... we’re a family. The vision for our Y is the creation of a thriving, inclusive culture that champions well-being in people and communities. This year two historic events illustrated the power of this vision. On September 1st, 2015 we opened the doors to our new Saint John Region-al YMCA. This state-of-the-art facility is an important community asset, made possible in large part for our community by our community. Thank you to our Y family for over $9 million in donations – your generosity and commitment to what we do is humbling. We are proud to state, that with the addition of the new facility to our other 10 locations across greater the Saint John, the Y now serves more than 35,000 individuals.

The communities we serve have also grown. As the government revealed plans to bring 25,000 refugees to Canada our Y and our staff quickly began planning. As an interna-tional organization, the Y believes in immigration and supporting families from across the world. Over the past few months our Y has welcomed over 400 Syrian refugees to Saint John, another historic moment, since in a typical year our Y would welcome about 60 refugees. Again the generosity of our community shone through with volunteer wel-come teams, generous donors and partner organizations helping our newest members get settled in their new home.

Governance review and refresh was a priority for the Board of Directors this year. With the work of our senior staff team, our YMCA achieved Imagine Canada Accreditation in March of 2015, one of the first of 49 YMCAs across the country. This accreditation dem-onstrates excellence in five areas of operation: board governance, financial accountabil-ity & transparency, fundraising, staff management and volunteer involvement.

Our Y’s mission is to inspire individuals, families and communities to be healthy in spirit, mind and body. In 2015, we have been able to strengthen our impact, extend our reach, increase our capacity and build our brand. This is only possible through the commitment and dedication of our Board, staff, volunteers and donors. This year we say goodbye and thank you to three Board members. Dean Mullin, Dora Nicinski and Christina Taylor thank you for your leadership and service to the Board and for your continued support of our Y.

Thank you to each of you for continuing to help us build healthy communities, together we will continue to make a difference.

Dr. Shelley Rinehart Board Chair

Shilo Boucher, CPA, CA President and CEO

35,453Men, women and children participated in Y programs.

Our Y nurtured the potential of

children and youth.

31,296388

Our Y improved the health of

people.2,575

Our Y welcomed

immigrants. 336

Newcomers received English training at the Y.

HealthFamily

CommunityLeadership

New BeginningsHome

That’s Our Y

Create a thriving inclusive culture that champions well-being in people and communities. We are a charity that inspires individuals, families and communities to be healthy in spirit, mind and body. RESPECTFUL, RESPONSIBLE , INCLUSIVE, CARING, HONEST

We’re more than a place to play... we’re creating future leaders.

14 Licensed child care and after school centres cared for kids while parents were at work.

More than 4,000 children gained valuable skills through Y camps.

3 Child Cares Sites

9 After School Programs3 Community Centres

1 Residential Camp9 Day Camp locations

3 Preschools

“I am a mother on social assistance and I am trying to better myself and make a better life for my son. Without Strong Kids I would not have been able to start a path to better our lives. I feel privileged that the YMCA has a program like Strong Kids,” -Missty Cook

408 donors supported the work of the Y in our annual fundraising campaign, Y Strong Kids.

Because of Your Support...

3,321 Individuals were supportedthrough our Y Strong Kids Campaign. Thank You!

We’re more than a child care... we’re an organization that’s changing lives.

To watch Missty’s story, visit saintjohnY.com

“I love the staff and people at the Y, they all are so welcoming,” - Shawn Olsen, Volunteer

Whether supporting our programs and events, or providing expertise and leadership, volunteers are at the heart of everything we do.

Our Vision

Our Mission

Create a thriving inclusive culture that champions well-being in people and communities.

We are a charity that inspires individuals, families and communities to be healthy in spirit, mind and

body.

Respectful, Responsible, Inclusive, Caring and Honest

We’re more than a place to volunteer... we’re a welcoming environment where everyone can connect.

Dr. Shelley Rinehart Dean Mullin, CPA, CACraig Wilson, CPA, CA, LL.B.Dora Nicinski, MSc.Michael Chisholm, CPA, CA, CMCChristina TaylorAlberta Stanton RousselleAlexander MacKinnonDarryl G. Ford, FEC, P.Eng. Shilo Boucher, CPA, CA

Shilo Boucher, CPA, CA Julie Estabrooks, CPA, CAAdrienne BoudreauMarie RackleyCindy Floyd,CFRECara Coes Jill Keliher Len McCormick

Dr. Brian WheelockMarie RackleyDale KnoxAlyson TownsendW. R. Long, P.Eng., PMPDean Mullin, CPA, CA Alexander MacKinnonBrian MooreLinda MacDonald, CPA,CAShilo Boucher, CPA, CA

Board of Directors Senior Management Team Endowment Board

The summarized financial information is extracted from financial statements audited by Belyea ColwellDaley Professional Accountants. A copy of the complete financial statement is available on our website.

THE FINANCIALS “The Y provides strength, physical and mental strength from challenging yourself.” - Sarah Thompkins, Member

We’re more than a pool... we’re a place to gain strength and confidence!

To watch Sarah’s story, visit saintjohnY.com

Your Y...

will continue to do more._______

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