CEO Corner
Helen Breña Foley is the CEO of the Cumberland County YMCA. She has worked for the YMCA movement for almost 20 years and has served in this role with us since 2006. Her canine buddy Sam is a familiar face at the Greater Portland branch.
CEO Corner
December 2009
“The Cumberland County YMCA is committed to building strong kids, individuals, families, and communities through programs and services that promote healthy spirit, mind, and body for all, regardless of ability to pay.”
That is our mission statement. It is in support of this mission statement that we serve more than 20,000 individuals each year by providing a variety of programs and services to help them lead healthy lives. It is in support of this mission statement that we provide financial assistance to 1 in 3 of our members, to insure that no one is turned away because of an inability to pay. Last year alone, we provided almost $570,000 in financial assistance! This commitment is what sets the YMCA apart and makes us a welcoming, inclusive community charity.
In another great way to encourage all our members to live our mission, I am thrilled to announce the Cumberland County YMCA’s inaugural “Tri for the Y”. We are hosting a sprint triathlon on May 22, 2010 at our Casco Bay Branch. This triathlon will consist of a 325 yard pool swim, a 12 mile bike ride, and a 3.1 mile run. Come one! Come all! Registrations will begin in January.
It doesn’t matter if this is your first triathlon or your 101st. The Y will be here to help you. We will be offering swim, bike, run classes; strategy seminars; and a special 14 week “Triathlon 101” course that will take you step by step through the training process. Targeted training classes will start in the middle of February and will continue right up to race day. Look for details to come!
Most importantly, our net proceeds from this great event will go directly to our “Open Doors” financial assistance program, so that we can enable even more people experience the great things that the YMCA has to offer.
Everyone can participate: Be a Triathlete; be a Volunteer; or be a spectator cheering us on... but be sure to also be a donor supporting your favorite triathlete!