TampaY_Annual Report_2017

TAMPA METROPOLITAN AREA YMCA | Annual Report 2017
BETTER FOR ALL
For 129 years, the Tampa
Metropolitan Area YMCA has
served as a place of possibility
and promise for all residents
in Hillsborough and East Pasco
counties. Unfortunately, in
times when the true power of
“us” is unknown to many and
our bonds are fraying, we must
do even more to enhance our
human connections. That’s why
the Y passionately focuses on
strengthening communities.
Working with friends and
partners like you, the Y provides
everyone the opportunity to be
healthy and thrive, to connect
with others, and contribute to a
better community. Everything the
Y does makes us – as individuals
and a community – better.
Since 1889, the Tampa Y has
stayed true to its mission to
put Judeo-Christian principles
into practice through programs
that build healthy spirit, mind
and body for all. Our cause is
to strengthen the foundations
of community. We do this by
supporting whole families,
serving all ages, and infusing our
core values of honesty, respect,
responsibility and caring at all
operational levels.
This annual report captures how the Tampa YMCA developed youth,
strengthened our community and contributed to a better us in 2017,
focusing on these top Vision 2020 strategic priorities:
» Closing the Achievement Gap
» Improving Tampa Bay’s Health and Well-Being
» Teen Leadership Development
» Drowning Prevention
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