5. EDSR 12-12-2011ITEM 5.
MEMORANDUM
TO: Economic Development Authority
FROM: Annie Deckert, Director of Economic Development
DATE: December 12, 2011
SUBJECT: Presentation by the Elk River YMCA
ATTACHMENTS
• YMCA presentation
Staff has invited Molly Hanson, Executive Director of the Elk River YMCA, to provide a
presentation to the EDA regarding their impact on our community, local partnerships and
resident benefits.
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The Elk River Y:
Bringing Our
Cause to Life
OUR PURPOSE
THREE PILLARS
FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
Nurturing the potential of every child and teen
FOR HEALTHY LIVING
Improving the nation's health and well-being
FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Giving back and providing support to our neighbors
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(purpose continued)
INSTILL THE VALUES OF:
CARING
Show a sincere concern for others
HONESTY
Be truthful in what you say and do
RESPECT
Follow the golden rule
RESPONSIBILITY
Be accountable for your promises and actions
Our Impact on Community
FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
In less than two years the Elk River Y has matched 82 youth with a
positive adult role model through the Mentors Inspiriting Success
Program which is a collaboration with Sherburne County's Health
and Human Services Division and is funded by the Office of
Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
Since opening our doors in the fall of 2008, 149 youth have gained
speaking skills, self-confidence and time management skills by
participating in The Vouth in Government Program
Last summer we provided a place for 229 unduplicated youth to
learn, grow and thrive during the summer through our summer
programs
Each month over 4000 kids between [he ages of six weeks and ten
years of age come to [he Y to play in a safe and fun environment
so their parents can become healthier
Our Impact on Community
FOR HEALTHY LIVING
• The Y offers fitness options for people of all ages and abilities - on
average we get the opportunity to have a healthy impact on over
1000 people each day.
• We offer an opportunity for homeschool youth [o socialize and be
physically active through our PHD program (Physical, Healthy and
Driven)
This year we have offered over
4400 opportunities for people to
build new relationships, increase
self-esteem and '
self-confidence with our
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Our Impact on Community
FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
• Over the past three years The Elk River Y has provided over
gl million dollars in finannal assistance to its participants.
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52%
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Teen
Programs
^ Other
OUR COLLABORATIONS
• Military One Source - Free memberships for the families of
deployed military personal
• The MS Society -Certified MS water classes
• Abby's Hope Foundation -water safety and swimming lessons
• The City of Elk River -opportunities for youth, families and older
adults in and out of the four walls of the Y
• Sherburne County -resources from ODDJP for the MISP
program, community safety events and quarterly resource drives
• Elk River School District - You[h in Government Program and
Ivan Sands
OUR COLLABORATIONS (Continued)
• Spectrum High School -Internships and their Healthy Living
Initiative
• St. Andrews -Before and after School Childcare with
Transportation
• River of Life Church -Teens, YPARTNERS
• Central Lutheran Church -Teens, YPARTNERS
• WHV Church -YPARTNERS, Volunteers
• Elk River Rotary -Youth in Government/YPARTNERS -STRIVE
• Guardian Angels - AOA Programming
• Elk River Chamber -Community Events and Space
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FUN FACTS
• labs: We employ nearly 200 people - 23 full-time people, 149 part-time
people and an additional 35 seasonal staff
• Business: We purchase many goods and services from local vendors and
partner with almost anyone who asks us to sponsor or be a par[ of their
event -everything from school carnivals to the business expo!
• 1 in 4 Elk River Residents are members of the Y
• All Elk River Residents get 4 complementary passes [o [he Y annually
• All Elk River Residents save the $150 joiner fee when joining the YMCA
• Through our complementary Employee Wellness Program -businesses and
organizations are eligible for: a free trial week a[ the Y,
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