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2023 YMCA Annual Impact Fund Highlights
Your support of the Jerry Long Family YMCA's Annual Impact Fund ensures the sustainability of life-changing programs and opportunities for all in our community.
THE COMMUNITY IMPACT OVER THE LAST YEAR: Because of you and your generosity we have distributed over $281,980 back to the Clemmons community and into YMCA programs.
Before and After School Academy
We served 353 participants in our Before and After School programs and have distributed $36,644 in financial scholarships.
Bright Beginnings
We provided new clothes, shoes, backpacks, and school supplies to 75 students in the Clemmons community.
Community Garden
Over 1,100 pounds of fresh produce was provided to the Clemmons Food Pantry from our garden to ensure healthy options for our neighbors facing food insecurity.
Evidence-Based Health Initiatives
In 2023 so far, we have served 256 participants in our Evidence-based Health Initiatives across the YMCA of Northwest North Carolina. With over $27,200 provided by the Annual Impact Fund, programs like LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA, a 12-week program for cancer survivors and their families, continues to be offered at no cost.
Membership and Financial Scholarships
We awarded $152,000 in financial scholarships in 2023 and currently have over 15,000 members at the Jerry Long Family YMCA.
Preschool Enrichment Academy
We served 168 kids in our Preschool Enrichment Academy and provided $14,800 in financial assistance in 2023.
Reaching Our Potential
We have served 113 teens from the Clemmons community actively enrolled in our Teen Referral Membership initiative. Over 498 teens across our association are enrolled in this initiative for at-risk teens.
Summer Day Camp
We served approximately 2,110 kids in our Summer Day Camp (K-5 and Teens) and distributed $35,478 in financial assistance.
Swim Lessons
We served 2,945 kids in our swim lessons program and provided $840 in financial assistance.
Volunteers
There were 495 volunteers serving 6,920 hours at the Jerry Long Family YMCA and in the Clemmons community in 2023.
Warrior Soccer
We served 16 participants in Warrior Soccer, our INCLUSIVE co-ed youth sports league for players of all abilities, because of donors like you.
Youth Sports
We served 4,378 kids in our sports programs and awarded $4,410 in financial assistance.
2023 Annual Impact Fund Branch Goal: $235,000
Branch Raised: $267,597
Branch Awarded: $281,980
YMCA Mission: “Helping all people reach their God-given potential in spirit, mind and body.”