Cumberland County YMCA

The Casco Bay YMCA serves more than 450 individuals every day, seeing more than 13,000 visits every month; regardless of background, faith or income. Our promise to the community is that we will serve everyone, regardless of ability to pay. During our 2008 fiscal year, we provided $120,822 in financial assistance for memberships, programs, year-round preschool, and summer camp. We also provided another $31,000 in support of our Adaptive Services program, a zero-barrier program that is open and accessible to everyone in our community. This year we anticipate that the total number will approach $170,000.

The YMCA is dedicated to serving the families of our community. Our Prime Time program in particular is designed to keep both children and their parents healthy in spirit, mind and body - making it as easy as possible for parents to find the time to focus on their own health while knowing that their children are in a safe and nurturing program. Families are also encouraged to participate together in family swims, programs such as family yoga, and our special events such as Healthy Kids Day. Last year we awarded more than $50,000 in financial support for family memberships. We fully expect to match that number again this year.

ASC Image From full day child care to summer camp to swim team, and more, the YMCA provides a wide range of programs for children of all ages. 140 children on the Stripers swim team learn not only the skills involved with competitive swimming, but also how to work toward an individual goal in a team setting, the value of hard work, and camaraderie. 20 children receive support to participate on the team, totaling more than $7,000.

Our preschool program provides a safe environment for children to grow and explore. We anticipate awarding nearly $23,000 this year, meaning that four families do not have to choose between work and quality child care. This is almost double what was awarded last year.

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Natalie Pelletier	Trevor & Marie	The Borman Family
"Membership at the YMCA provides me with immeasurable happiness. I've been swimming there since it first opened and it's a place that is always warm and inviting. I can be myself at the Y, accepted and welcomed as I am, unconditionally by fellow members and staff."	"I have struggled with Child care for years, as a self-employed single parent. Finding an affordable and trustworthy place was almost impossible. Since I found out about the YMCA program, I have been able to meet both the needs of my work, and more importantly, my child."	"...9/11 happened, and from our house on the hill we could see the smoke from the towers as they fell to the ground. We knew that day that it was time to move...My husband was offered what was supposed to have been a dream job in Maine. The company we moved here for decided that Maine just was not profitable enough and let him go."

One of our mom’s said it best . . . “I hope in a year or so that we are financially back on our feet and we can pay for a membership on our own. But for now, I just want to thank all those who have donated money to the scholarship fund to allow families like mine not to be turned away.”

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1 in 2 members receive some level of financial assistance at the Portland YMCA,
totaling $310,589 last year!

The Portland YMCA serves more than 250 individuals every day, seeing more than 7,000 visits every month; regardless of background, faith or income. Our promise to the community is that we will serve everyone, regardless of ability to pay. During our 2008 fiscal year, we provided $310,589 in financial assistance for memberships, programs, child care, residence program, and summer camp. This year we anticipate that the total number will approach 322,000.

The YMCA is dedicated to serving the families of our community. Our Prime Time program in particular is designed to keep both children and their parents healthy in spirit, mind and body - making it as easy as possible for parents to find the time to focus on their own health while knowing that their children are in a safe and nurturing program. Families are also encouraged to participate together in family swims, programs such as family yoga, and our special events such as Healthy Kids Day. Last year we awarded more than $260,000 in financial support for memberships, many of them families. We fully expect to match that number again this year.

From child care to summer camp to swim team, and more, the YMCA provides a wide range of programs for children of all ages. 100 children on the Polar Bears swim team learn not only the skills involved with competitive swimming, but also how to work toward an individual goal in a team setting, the value of hard work, and camaraderie. 37 children receive support to participate on the team, totaling more than $5,800.

Our school age programs provides a safe environment for children to grow and explore. We anticipate awarding nearly $30,000 this year, meaning that seven families do not have to choose between work and quality child care.not have to choose between work and quality child care. This is almost double what was awarded last year.

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1 in 3 members receive some level of financial assistance at the Pineland YMCA,
totaling $80,469 last year!

The Pineland YMCA serves more than 3,000 visits every month; regardless of background faith or income. Our promise to the community is that we will serve everyone, regardless of ability to pay. During our 2008 fiscal year, we provided $51,961 in financial assistance for memberships, programs, and summer camp We also provided another $28,308 in support of our Otter Pond program, an outdoor wilderness camp serving youth throughout Cumberland County. This year we anticipate that the total number will approach $70,000.

The YMCA is dedicated to serving the families of our community. Our Prime Time program in particular is designed to keep both children and their parents healthy in spirit, mind, and body – making it as easy as possible for parents to find the time to focus on their own health while knowing that their children are in a safe and nurturing program. Families are also encouraged to participate together in family swims, programs such as family sports mix, and our special events such as Healthy Kids Day. Last year we awarded more than $20,000 in financial support for family memberships. We fully expect to match that number again this year.

From Saturday Kids Care to summer camp to sports mix, the YMCA provides a wide range of programs for children of al ages. 318 children at our day camps not only enjoyed a fun, active summer with friends but also found a safe environment to grow and explore. We anticipate awarding over $25,000 to 70 families this year, ensuring that all kids can have the same experience.

Our sports mix program starts working with kids at age 2 to have fun, learn new skills in soccer, t-ball, football, etcetera, and begin a healthy, active lifestyle that can last a lifetime. We expect over 130 lives to be touched through this program.

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