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HERE FOR YOU.2023IMPACT REPORTSOMERVILLE

Table of ContentsTable of Contents 3. Letter from the CEO 4. Board of Directors Leadership Team 5. Impact at a Glance 6. Our Year in Photos 7. Healthy Living 8. Social Responsibility 9. Youth Development 10. Community Partners 11. Partners with Youth 12. Annual Golf Tournament 13. Community Events 14. Financial Snapshot 15. Redevelopment Project 3. Letter from the CEO 4. Board of Directors Leadership Team 5. Impact at a Glance 6. Our Year in Photos 7. Healthy Living 8. Social Responsibility 9. Youth Development 10. Community Partners 11. Partners with Youth 12. Annual Golf Tournament 13. Community Events 14. Financial Snapshot 15. Redevelopment Project

OUR VISIONThe Somerville Y will serve as acornerstone in our communitiesproviding values-based programsand services for youth and adultsdesigned to develop healthylifestyles, delivered ina welcomingenvironment by committed staff and volunteers.01Dear Y Family and Friends,As we reflect on 2023, I am filled with immense gratitude and pride for the extraordinary progress we have achieved together. Thisyear has been defined by our steadfast commitment to driving positive change and creating a lasting impact in our community.Through deepened engagement and purposeful collaborations, we’ve been able to make a tangible difference in the lives of those weserve.At the heart of our mission is our dedication to helping underserved communities. We have continued to play a pivotal role inproviding access to affordable childcare programming, ensuring that families receive the support they need to thrive. Additionally, wehave provided housing to over 60 low-income residents. These efforts underscore our commitment to creating opportunities for all.We significantly bolstered our contributions towards food security. By expanding our food distribution program, we addressed theimmediate needs of our community, ensuring access to fresh, nutritious food for those who need it most. This initiative has not onlyalleviated hunger but also strengthened the bonds within our community.We continued to offer affordable swim lessons, and through our partnership with DCR, provided lifeguard certifications, paving the wayfor aspiring lifeguards to excel in their careers. These programs have empowered individuals and contributed to a safer, healthiercommunity.Looking ahead, it is essential that we continue to collaborate with our community partners to collectively invest in the professional andemotional development of our teens. Together, we can empower young minds with the skills and confidence needed to shape theirfutures, ensuring a brighter tomorrow for our entire community.To our dedicated supporters, I express my sincere appreciation. Your unwavering support has been the cornerstone of our progress.Your confidence in our mission drives us forward and motivates us to achieve even greater success.As we stand on the threshold of the future, we do so with limitless enthusiasm and determination to continue making a meaningfulimpact on the lives of those we touch.With heartfelt gratitude,Vladimir BenoitPresident and CEO03OUR MISSIONThe Somerville Y is committed tobuilding a community where allpeople, especially the young, areencouraged to develop theirfullest potential in spirit, mind,and body.ABOUT USThe Somerville Y reaches over 5,000 people and 2,500youths through a variety ofsocial, cultural, and athletic programsdesigned to help participants growpersonally, understand others, andappreciate the world’s diversity. TheSomerville Y proudly serves the City ofSomerville and its adjacentneighborhoods in Boston, Cambridge,Arlington, Medford, Malden, and Everett.

02Leadership TeamVladimir Benoit, President & CEOTeresa Champa, ControllerDenise Forcellese, Director of Membership and ProgrammingJason O’Keefe, Director of Facilities and OperationsTania Buck, VP of Child Development and EducationMykela Bricka, Aquatics DirectorMatthew O’Donnell, Director of Out of School TimeSarah Vogel, Director of DevelopmentJessika Sickey, Pre-K DirectorJohn Petrella, Desktop Support CoordinatorBoard of DirectorsOfficersBrian Harris, PresidentDebra Notaro, Vice PresidentSandra McGoldrick, TreasurerJosue Velney, SecretaryDirectorsThomas BentLouis FerraraRonelson LovaincyThomas MaconePearl J. MorrisonWilliam MurphySuzanne Rinfret Nancy TraneBoard President, Brian Harris, with his sons,Chris, Dan and Richie, at theSomerville Y GolfTournament.SOMERVILLE YMCA LEADERSHIP04

5,1375,137 Active older adults visitedthe Y. We are committed tohelping seniors stayphysically and mentallyhealthy. Active older adults visitedthe Y. We are committed tohelping seniors stayphysically and mentallyhealthy.$69,300$69,300Worth of FREEswimming lessons wereprovided to our youthmembers. According tothe CDC, formal swimlessons can reducedrownings by 88%.Worth of FREEswimming lessons wereprovided to our youthmembers. According tothe CDC, formal swimlessons can reducedrownings by 88%.Residents housed arelow-income orextremely low-incomeper HUD guidlines.Residents housed arelow-income orextremely low-incomeper HUD guidlines.92%92%57,37557,375Pounds of fresh fooddistributed through ourpartnership with Food For Free.Pounds of fresh fooddistributed through ourpartnership with Food For Free.100%100%Of the children in ourSchool Aged Child CareSummer Program hadaccess to mental healthsupport throughgenerous grants.Of the children in ourSchool Aged Child CareSummer Program hadaccess to mental healthsupport throughgenerous grants.ConnectingMission to ImpactConnectingMission to ImpactChildren in thesummer child careprogram aresubsidizedthrough state andlocal programsand grants.Children in thesummer child careprogram aresubsidizedthrough state andlocal programsand grants.91%91%Young athletes stayedactive in youth sports.Through these programskids developsportsmanship and self-confidence.Young athletes stayedactive in youth sports.Through these programskids developsportsmanship and self-confidence.1,7981,798Of enrolled teensgraduated from theLeadership inTraining programOf enrolled teensgraduated from theLeadership inTraining program93%93%36,73436,734Healthy meals andsnacks provided forour child careprogram participants.Healthy meals andsnacks provided forour child careprogram participants.05

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FOR HEALTHY LIVINGIn today’s dynamic world, prioritizing healthyliving is essential for everyone. At the YMCA,we believe in fostering a culture of wellnessthat empowers individuals of all ages.Through our diverse range of programs andinitiatives, we promote wellness and overallwell being. By investing in our community’shealth today, we’re building a stronger andmore vibrant tomorrow.IMPROVING INDIVIDUAL ANDCOMMUNITY WELL-BEING644644GROUP EXERCISECLASSES WERE HELDWHERE MEMBERS ANDNON MEMBERSJOINED TOGETHER TOHAVE FUN, WORKHARD, AND GETHEALTHY.GROUP EXERCISECLASSES WERE HELDWHERE MEMBERS ANDNON MEMBERSJOINED TOGETHER TOHAVE FUN, WORKHARD, AND GETHEALTHY.2,0912,091ACTIVE ADULTMEMBERS TOOK STEPSTOWARDS IMPROVINGTHEIR HEALTH BY BEINGA PART OF THE YMCA .ACTIVE ADULTMEMBERS TOOK STEPSTOWARDS IMPROVINGTHEIR HEALTH BY BEINGA PART OF THE YMCA .53,23253,232CHECK-INS BYMEMBERS ANDRECIPROCITY MEMBERS.EACH VISIT ALLOWEDOUR MEMBERS TOGROW IN SPIRIT, MIND,AND BODY.CHECK-INS BYMEMBERS ANDRECIPROCITY MEMBERS.EACH VISIT ALLOWEDOUR MEMBERS TOGROW IN SPIRIT, MIND,AND BODY.07

FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITYPROVIDING SUPPORT AND INSPIRINGACTION IN OUR COMMUNITIES172172DCR LIFEGUARDS ANDYMCA STAFFRECEIVED FREECERTIFICATION INLIFEGUARDING, FIRSTAID, AND CPR,PROVIDING A SAFERCOMMUNITY FOR ALL.DCR LIFEGUARDS ANDYMCA STAFFRECEIVED FREECERTIFICATION INLIFEGUARDING, FIRSTAID, AND CPR,PROVIDING A SAFERCOMMUNITY FOR ALL.9696340340HOURS OF SERVICEPROVIDED BYVOLUNTEERS TO HELPTHE Y STRENTHEN ANDTRASNFORM LIVES. HOURS OF SERVICEPROVIDED BYVOLUNTEERS TO HELPTHE Y STRENTHEN ANDTRASNFORM LIVES. RECIPIENTS RECEIVEDSCHOLARSHIPS TOHELP THEM ACHIEVETHEIR HEALTH ANDWELLNESS GOALS ANDPARTICIPATE IN YPROGRAMMING.RECIPIENTS RECEIVEDSCHOLARSHIPS TOHELP THEM ACHIEVETHEIR HEALTH ANDWELLNESS GOALS ANDPARTICIPATE IN YPROGRAMMING.08At the Y, we create opportunities for people toimprove their lives and their communities.Through empowering young people, improvingindividual and community well-being, andinspiring action, we aim to create meaningfulchange across the community. Together, we arebuilding a more equitable and compassionatesociety for all.

FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENTAt the heart of the YMCA’s mission is the belief thattoday’s children are tomorrow’s leaders. Through ourcommitment to nurturing and developing the potentialof young minds, we lay the foundation for a futuregeneration of leaders who embody integrity,compassion, and resilience. By providing opportunitiesfor growth, mentorship, and community engagement,we empower children to realize their full potential andmake positive contributions to society.EMPOWERING YOUNG PEOPLE TO REACHTHEIR FULL POTENTIAL1,7781,778641641 CHILDREN DEVELOPEDSELF-CONFIDENCE,FRIENDSHIPS, ANDACADEMICACHIEVEMENT, WHILEBUILDING A SENSE OFCOMMUNITY IN OUR OUTOF SCHOOL TIMEPROGRAMS. CHILDREN DEVELOPEDSELF-CONFIDENCE,FRIENDSHIPS, ANDACADEMICACHIEVEMENT, WHILEBUILDING A SENSE OFCOMMUNITY IN OUR OUTOF SCHOOL TIMEPROGRAMS.3,8453,845VISITS FROM HIGHSCHOOL MEMBERS ANDGUESTS. THE SOMERVILLE YOFFERS A SAFE SPACEFOR TEENS TO STAYACTIVE AND HAVE FUNWITH THEIR PEERS. VISITS FROM HIGHSCHOOL MEMBERS ANDGUESTS. THE SOMERVILLE YOFFERS A SAFE SPACEFOR TEENS TO STAYACTIVE AND HAVE FUNWITH THEIR PEERS. 09CHILDREN OF ALL AGESALONG WITH THEIRFAMILIES WEREINTRODUCED TO VITALWATER SAFETY SKILLS INTHEIR LEARN TO SWIMCLASSESCHILDREN OF ALL AGESALONG WITH THEIRFAMILIES WEREINTRODUCED TO VITALWATER SAFETY SKILLS INTHEIR LEARN TO SWIMCLASSES

Children in Nature Coordinator, Paula Jordan,of the Somerville Community Growing Centerworks with the Y’s Summer program.City of Somerville Mayor, Katjana Ballantyneshares story time with our Pre-K program.COMMUNITY PARTNERSTHANK YOU TO OUR GRANT FUNDERS ANDCOMMUNITY PARTNERS THANK YOU TO OUR GRANT FUNDERS ANDCOMMUNITY PARTNERS City of SomervilleSomerville Public SchoolsProspect Hill Academy Charter SchoolFull CircleRiverside Community CareSomerville Community Growing CenterSomerville Police DepartmentSomerville Fire DepartmentFarr AcademySomerville Housing AuthoritySomerville KiwanisUnited WaySomerPromiseBA EventsPinewood AcresLiberty Mutual Y-USACity of SomervilleSomerville Public SchoolsProspect Hill Academy Charter SchoolFull CircleRiverside Community CareSomerville Community Growing CenterSomerville Police DepartmentSomerville Fire DepartmentFarr AcademySomerville Housing AuthoritySomerville KiwanisUnited WaySomerPromiseBA EventsPinewood AcresLiberty Mutual Y-USAWayside Youth and FamiliesElizabeth Peabody HouseNext WaveWICFood For FreeMass. Dept. of Conservation and RecreationMass. Dept. of Children and FamiliesMass. Dept. of Public Health Mass. Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Ed.Mass. Bureau of Substance & Addiction ServicesCandlewick PressTufts UniversityBoy Scouts of AmericaPumaEast Cambridge Savings BankPhilanthropy of MAAlliance of Massachusetts YMCAsSACCO FoundationWayside Youth and FamiliesElizabeth Peabody HouseNext WaveWICFood For FreeMass. Dept. of Conservation and RecreationMass. Dept. of Children and FamiliesMass. Dept. of Public Health Mass. Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Ed.Mass. Bureau of Substance & Addiction ServicesCandlewick PressTufts UniversityBoy Scouts of AmericaPumaEast Cambridge Savings BankPhilanthropy of MAAlliance of Massachusetts YMCAsSACCO FoundationY staff, Brian Kirk, delivers wintercoats donated by Puma to thechildren in our SACC Program.10

Partners with Youth CampaignThank you to our loyal supportersThank you to our loyal supporters11

The 22nd Annual Somerville YMCAGolf Tournament In Memory of Charlie Pacini12

Healthy Kids DayPuma Field Day FrenzyTufts Community DayJingle Bell Road RaceFall Open HouseAssembly Row Ice Sculpture StrollCommunity EventsCommunity Events13

Financial SnapshotYear Ending December 31, 2023IncomeMemberships and Programs $2,464,741Grants and Contributions 2,115,890Residence 263,959Other Income 24,952Total Income $4,869,542ExpensesMemberships and Programs $2,744,547Management 759,802Residence 212,596Other Expenses 12,144Total Expenses $3,729,08914

Project OverviewThe Somerville Y isembarking on aredevelopment project thataims to create a thrivingcommunity hub.This project is designed tobring together variousamenities and services forindividuals of all ages andbackgrounds, with a strongfocus on collective impact.We envision a new full-service Y facility,affordable residential units,and other community-serving amenities.SOMERVILLE Y REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT15

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