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Fact
Sheet
Our
Mission
The mission of the North Penn YMCA is to make
the community we serve
a better place to live. Through programs and activities, we
strive to enrich and strengthen families; provide wholesome,
supervised recreation; offer positive learning, leadership
and character development opportunities; and promote wellness
for all people, regardless of ability to pay.
Who We Are
Established in 1955, the North Penn YMCA has
a long history of providing
programs and services for children, teens, seniors, families
and those with
special needs in the North Penn, Indian Valley, and Perkiomen
Valley communities. We service our 20,000 members in over
130,000 sq/ft of space at four facilities located in Lansdale,
Harleysville and Franconia Township. Plus, we operate the
Souderton Pool, provide on-site childcare at schools in two
local school districts and offer outreach programs in multiple
locations.
Our Values
All YMCA programs teach the core values of
Caring, Honesty, Respect and
Responsibility and continue our tradition of emphasis upon
youth, health and wellness, and meeting needs in the community
we serve. The YMCA has always grown from within its community
and is a reflection of the community itself in diversity and
values. The YMCA is an open and inclusive organization and
welcomes people of all races, religions, incomes and abilities.
Open to All
At the YMCA, no one is turned away because
of an inability to pay. To offer the broadest possible access
to YMCA programs and to provide for those individuals and
community groups who may not be able to afford the full cost
of our programs, services and facilities, we engage in fundraising
through the annual Strong Kids Campaign, special events at
the branch and association levels, grants, bequests, or individual,
corporate or foundation support.
In 2008, the North Penn YMCA provided nearly $1 million worth
of charitable
services benefiting over 8500 individuals due in part to these
fundraising
activities.
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