| Cumberland YMCA Charitable Mission |
"The YMCA is dedicated to the growth of
all persons in spirit, mind and
body and in a sense of responsibility to each other and the global
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Everything we do at the Cumberland
YMCA is part of our charitable mission and is directed
at enhancing quality of life in Cumberland County. We do
this by providing facilities, leadership development and
value based programs for all ages and abilities that
encourage healthy lifestyles, personal growth, and
service to the community.
At the Cumberland YMCA, our programs range from
preschool and swimming instruction for children and
youth, to individual conditioning and group fitness
classes; to providing recreation for seniors and the
physically challenged; employment opportunities for
youth at risk; afterschool care for children, and
leadership training in aquatics, fitness and first aid.
All YMCA programs come with the context of Values Based
Membership that incorporates:
- Volunteerism and Philanthropy
- Participation and Accessibility
- Education and Prevention
- Self Responsibility
- Balance and Variety
- Lifelong Commitment
- Ethical Behaviour
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Financial Assistance is available for those who feel
they would benefit from joining the YMCA, but are
financially unable to pay the full membership fee. No
one is turned away for being unable to pay. Beyond
individual sponsorships, the YMCA also subsidizes
membership for the youth-in-care of our local group
homes. In addition, the YMCA contributes thousands of
dollars in donated facilities, guest passes, and
memberships for fundraising efforts of other charitable
and community organizations in Cumberland County.
The Work done by the YMCA is significant, it is
persistent and it is important - the YMCA changes
people's lives. Kids learn to share, Teens learn to
respect themselves and each other, leaders evolve, and
all participants build healthy lifestyles that last a
lifetime.
A strong and committed group of staff and volunteers
work hard to ensure that our programs and services
maintain high operational standards. in recent years the
Cumberland YMCA has ranked highly among YMCAs in Canada
in overall satisfaction of its members.
Although the revenue from memberships has grown over the
years, each year the Cumberland YMCA must raise funds
through giving campaigns, special events and government
grants in order to provide a range of programs and
services. It remains an ongoing challenge to acquire
necessary funding to ensure that the YMCA carries on the
tradition of having a strong, meaningful presence in
this community.
In February 2008 the Cumberland YMCA changed from it's
traditional "Annual Giving Campaign" to the new
"YMCA Strong Kids Campaign". The YMCA Strong
Kids Campaign is focused on raising much needed
financial support for deserving children, teens and
families who are unable to afford the full cost of
participation in a YMCA program or activity.
Donations
If you would like to make a donation to
the Cumberland YMCA you can do so in person or online
at:
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