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2013: ISSUE 3 VIRTUALLY GLOBAL 2 NEWS ROCKAWAYS & CONEY ISLAND 3 CORPORATE & FOUNDATION PARTNERS 4 QUEST FOR SUCCESS 5 GALLERY OF PROGRESS 6 – 7 NOW OPEN: Y ROADS A SPECIAL THANK YOU 8 ENGAGING AND ENERGIZING DISCONNECTED YOUTH IN

epresenting an important new and employment skills. Y Roads focuses on The program is in partnership with Rinitiative from the YMCA of Greater helping those who are not employed or in Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow New York, the first Y Roads Center school find a foothold to success through (OBT), a leading provider of workforce opened in Jamaica, Queens. a center-based model that builds on our development programs in . strengths in employment skills, counseling Jamaica was chosen as the Y Roads pilot A serious problem affecting New York services and leadership development. community due to its high rate of youth City youth is the pervasive disconnection. Following the problem of disconnection. opening of the inaugural Almost a quarter of a million center, the Y plans to open 16 to 24 year-olds in NYC one more location in 2014 are “disconnected,” meaning and another one in 2015 in they do not attend school underserved neighborhoods. or work and many are high school dropouts. Young Y Roads is supported with people no longer in school the help of JPMorgan Chase and without employment Foundation, New York City gravitate toward a variety Economic Development of nonproductive or even Corporation, the NYC destructive behaviors Department Probation, The that can have severe Clark Foundation, Altman consequences. Foundation, Ira De Camp Foundation, BNY Mellon Y Roads addresses the and Capital One. • challenges of the next generation of NYC young people who lack employment

The Y Roads team cuts the ribbon! Everyone at the YMCA is grateful for the involvement of so many dedicated individuals and organizations. Left to right: Jack Lund; Randy Peers, CEO of Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow, David Thomas, Chair of the Jamaica YMCA; Jeanne Mulligrav, Commissioner of NYC Department of Youth and Community Development, City Councilmember Leroy Comrie, and Cedric Dew, Executive Director of the Jamaica YMCA.

Y Roads participants have tangible educational goals... and they need help with... 4 YEAR COLLEGE 42% JOB PLACEMENT 70% 2 YEAR COLLEGE 35% JOB TRAINING 63% HIGH SCHOOL / GED 30% HOUSING 20%

1 VIRTUALLY GLOBAL FIRST LADY MICHELLE OBAMA CHATS WITH Y GLOBAL TEENS

uring her recent trip to Africa, First visit to the continent the following week. DLady Michelle Obama participated For young people who want to thrive in a web chat with young people from in a global culture, the Y helps them South Africa as well as Y Global Teens recognize all that we share as well as in New York City. Reinforcing the what distinguishes our countries. importance of global understanding, the First Lady led the exchange with the This program is possible in part due to South African young people, expanding support from De Witt Wallace awareness of the commonalities and the Fund for Youth and Carole Stupell differences in our countries. Travel Award Program through the New York Community Trust, as well as The Y Global Teens have spent almost 6 Delta Air Lines, the official airline of months learning the history and culture Global Teens. • of South Africa and left for their 3-week The Y Global Teens prepare for the webcast from South Africa.

“Everything we did and saw in South Africa made a positive impact on me. Those three weeks set my life on helping the world. After returning, I hosted two girls from Haiti. I feel obligated to be a good global citizen.” —Johanna Frederick, Participant, Y Global Teens

The group during their actual discussion with First Lady Michelle Obama. CHAMPION OF CHANGE DR. WILLIAM “BILL” LEE RECOGNIZED BY THE WHITE HOUSE

$72 million he YMCA New Americans increase in lifetime TWelcome Center program was earnings of Y English recognized at the White House as a Language learners in 2012 community change agent.

Dr. William “Bill” Lee, long time YMCA board member, received the 43% award on behalf of the YMCA for his of NYC’s work force role as pioneer of so many aspects are immigrants of the program. Says CEO Jack Lund: “Bill’s generous volunteer work at the Flushing YMCA laid the groundwork for the program’s enormous success Congresswoman Grace Meng recognized Dr. William 70% citywide.” “Bill” Lee by reading his award into the Congressional of New York’s total Record, honoring his work on building the model for the immigrant population Our six New Americans Welcome influential program. speak a language Centers located in Harlem, Chinatown, other than English Flushing, Prospect Park, Staten Island and the Bronx have helped 17,000 new immigrants learn English, gain citizenship, get job and computer skills, and thrive in New York City in 2012.

The New American Welcome Centers operate with funding from the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development, NY City Council, NY State Education Department, NY Department of State, Deutsche Bank Americas Foundation and Con Edison. •

2 2013: ISSUE 3 CLOSER AND CLOSER ROCKAWAY AND CONEY ISLAND YS NEARING COMPLETION

pening near the end of this year, the remarkable YMCA community centers. Onew Y branches in the Rockaways and Executive directors have been hired and Coney Island are approaching completion staffs are already being assembled in — creating excitement and anticipation in preparation for the rollout of programs in two different oceanfront communities. communities never before served by their own neighborhood YMCA. • In December we will schedule ribbon cuttings to formally open these

(left) The pool in the Rockaways continues to come together. (center) Council Member Donovan Richards greets the new Executive director, Rick Hopkins, on a tour of the new Y in the Rockaways. (top right) CEO Jack Lund and Coney Island Council Member Domenic Recchia tour the Coney Island Y construction (bottom right) Sal Maglietta, Executive Vice President, U.S. Bank and YMCA Board Chair along with Jack Lund on an inspection tour at the soon-to-be-unveiled Coney Island Y. THE PRICE OF INACTIVITY PANEL EXAMINES THE HIGH COST OF CHILDHOOD OBESITY

he YMCA of Greater New York hosted Obama and the private sector to end 2012 and 2013 on potential solutions to Ta panel discussion on the high cost of the childhood obesity epidemic within a the childhood obesity crisis. childhood obesity and physical inactivity generation, and Family Circle magazine, at our West Side Y in September. which is dedicated to offering moms of The September discussion focused on tweens and teens practical advice and the crisis of physical inactivity, and was The gathering was led by the Partnership delicious weeknight meal ideas. Other moderated by Dr. Sapna Parikh, Medical for a Healthier America, which works panel roundtable discussions took place in Correspondent at WABC-TV Channel 7 with honorary chair First Lady Michelle New York. •

Distinguished panelists included: • Lori Rose-Benson, YMCA VP and host • Jack Lund, CEO, YMCA of Greater New York • Dr. Sapna Parikh, moderator • Kathleen Grimm, Deputy Chancellor, New York City Public Schools • Ginny Ehrlich, CEO, Clinton Health Matters Initiative, Clinton Foundation • Linda Fears, Editor-in-Chief, Family Circle • Caitlin Morris, North America Executive Director, Access to Sport, Nike • Lawrence A. Soler, CEO, Partnership for a Healthier America

3 2013 ANNUAL THE CLARK VISION CORPORATE AND THE CLARK FOUNDATION HELPS THE Y EXPAND ITS OUTLOOK

FOUNDATION EVENT mong the YMCA of The annual Corporate and Foundation AGreater New York’s most Appreciation Event thanks the funding partners visionary supporters is The that support critical programs of the Y. Aside Clark Foundation, whose deep from direct financial support their leadership involvement in many of our has attracted funding from public and individual most ambitious initiatives is donors to make Y programs successful. changing the face of New York City.

By applying their philanthropic objectives to our program strengths, the relationship between the YMCA and The Clark Foundation has only grown stronger over the 40 years of support they have provided.

Leadership and foresight Doug Bauer, Executive Director of The Clark Foundation, at the 2012 Corporate and The Clark Foundation played Foundation Appreciation event. Eileen Auld of Citi welcomed everyone to the 2013 a key role in the community Annual Corporate and Foundation Event to thank our corporate and foundation funders for their impact discussion for the Y as we developed our current strategic plan. The support. We are grateful to Eileen Auld and Citi staff recommended that we consider moving beyond the connected youth we Community Development for sponsoring the event. have traditionally served — those in school and going to our Ys — to those who are “disconnected” from both school and work. With this suggestion, The Clark Foundation’s longtime support was transformed into a strong proponent of our newest program: Y Roads.

The Foundation recognized the pivotal role the Y could play in generating the health of an entire generation of disconnected youth: “The over 200,000 disconnected youth across the entire City need our support; and the Y has the history, the skills, and the resources to make this happen,” notes Jane Forbes Clark, President of The Clark Foundation.

Building anew

When the YMCA’s new Rockaways center opens later this year, it will house The Clark Foundation Wellness Center. Walter Shay of Con Edison and Bill Reuckert of the Cleveland H. Dodge Foundation both presented For more than a decade, The Clark Foundation has strengthened the foundation perspectives on their long-time involvement with the of the Y and revitalized NYC communities. By creating and renovating Y along with thank-you art work made by Y kids. Y branches via capital campaigns, The Clark Foundation has proved its unwavering commitment to the New York City of both today and tomorrow. •

The Clark Foundation, based in New York City and Cooperstown, NY, helps people out of poverty and helps them lead independent and productive lives, and supports nonprofit organizations and programs in the fields of education, human services, and employment. The Clark Foundation is one of the few foundations in the state that provides Board members Robert Lieber of Island Capital general operating support as a key component of its grantmaking. Group LLP and Scott Halliday of Ernst and Young LLP along with Jack Lund and Jenny Halliday enjoying their evening.

4 2013: ISSUE 3 THE CLARK VISION QUEST FOR SUCCESS THE CLARK FOUNDATION HELPS THE Y EXPAND ITS OUTLOOK YMCA SUMMER PROGRAMS FIGHT SUMMER LEARNING LOSS

his summer the YMCA of Greater summer reading to each of the activities, sports and recreation, and TNew York served more than 12,000 12,000 campers. field trips. children and youth ages 2 through 16 at 72 day camps throughout the A relatively new addition to our seasonal We are grateful for the support of the five boroughs. offerings, NYC Summer Quest is a free, Mayor’s Office, NYC Department of five-week, full-day summer learning Education Chancellor Dennis M. Walcott, The Out of School Time program funded program that provides elementary the Fund for Public Schools, Department by the NYC Department of Youth and and middle school students with fun, of Youth and Community Development Community Development funds 31 Y day hands-on enrichment experiences while Commissioner Jeanne B. Mullgrav, PS 154 camp programs with a structured educational strengthening their academic skills. Principal Alison Coviello, and the New and traditional summer camp program. York City Council. • DOE teachers collaborate with educators The Y sponsors a Summer Reading Day in from the Y to offer students Common- all of its camps to bring the importance of Core aligned instruction, enrichment

Council Member Annabel Palma of District 18 leads a youth Morgan Stanley came out in force with over 25 volunteers group at Bronx YMCA on Summer reading to kids at Chinatown, Vanderbilt and West Side YMCA Reading Day. Council Member Diana Reyna of day camp programs. District 34 (Brooklyn/Queens) visits North Brooklyn Y’s Eastern District day camp.

Dennis M. Walcott, Chancellor of the New York City Department of Education, visits the Y’s NYC Summer Quest site at P.S. 154. The children and staff presented the Chancellor Maria Brunet of New York Life read to the with an award for his work on behalf of the kids at the Prospect Park P.S. 10 summer Congressman Michael Grimm City’s children. camp program. greeted by campers at PS 19 on Staten Island.

5 The YMCA of Greater New York’s commitment to the entire city is shown every day in every borough. Neighborhoods in every corner of the metropolis — especially those out of the GALLERY OF spotlight — are reached and celebrated by our resources, staff and volunteers. A CITYWIDE RECOGNITION OF LEADERSHIP,

JUDGE JOE DISTRICT 8 YOUTH FAIR Assemblyman Harlem and Bronx Y Joseph staffers participate in Lerntol judges the Community Youth Greenpoint Fair hosted by Council YMCA’s Camp Member Melissa Mark- Spirit Day Viverito, (center). competition.

COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS Council Member Peter Koo addresses 2013 YouthBuild graduates in Flushing. YouthBuild acts as the foundation of the Y Roads Program that debuted in Jamaica.

STAR COACH BACKPACK, BACKPACK State Senator Joe Addabbo coaches the Teens Take Assembly member Annette Robinson visits the the City participants at the Ridgewood Y with with Y Afterschool Site at P.S. 54. She was welcomed Lakeisha Harris, YMCA Executive Director. by the kids, Site Director Harriet Burnett, and Bedford Stuyvesant YMCA Executive Director Dordy Jourdain for a backpack giveaway.

PERSONAL BRANDING THE DELTA DIFFERENCE PwC volunteers conduct a Career Day for Chinatown As a sponsor for Global Teens, Delta Air Lines provides financial support and middle school teens who received a tour of PwC tickets. (left) Here a teen departs for Santiago, Chile with two Delta pilots. offices, discussed career options and learned about (right) Delta again flew Haiti Y kids to NYC to attend New York Camps for branding — including what it means to have their own respite of disaster-afflicted Haiti. personal brand.

6 2013: ISSUE 3 PROGRESS YOUTH ENGAGEMENT AND VOLUNTEERING

PLAY BALL (left) 75 Jr. Mets program participants from Jamaica and Cross Island took part in a PLAY (Promoting a Lifetime of Activity for Youth) clinic, sponsored by the Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers Society and the MLB Charities. It is held on Citi Field with Mets coaches working with the kids, Kirk Nieuwenhuis, Josh Edgin and LaTroy Hawkins joined the training. (right) Over 40 Jr. Mets participants from North Brooklyn were joined by players Justin Turner and Josh Satin as coaches for a clinic. Thanks to Citi and the Mets Foundation.

LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY Senator Jeff Klein and Assemblyman Marcos Crespo (center) hold a press conference at the Bronx Y championing three bills fighting childhood obesity. Joining them is Yoko Liriano, Teen Coordinator (at right).

CHILD ID NEW IN TOWN New York Life volunteers at the Vanderbilt Y New Congressman Hakeem Jeffries Healthy Kids Day. Once again New York Life (center) greets the New Coney Island Y provided child ID booths along with other helping Executive Director Sam Moore (right) hands at five Ys across the City to make the day with Mel Tse, YMCA VP of Operations. a success for each community.

SWINGING ON A STAR Ed Brancatti, District Director for Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney, participates in the Silver Swing at Y Camps on Camp Leadership Day. PEDAL TO THE MEDALS Assembly Member Walter Mosley III and STRONG KIDS CARD Johnny Covost from Emblem Health welcome EmblemHealth helps to support the Strong Kids Card in select Y communities of Jamaica, members of the Bed-Stuy Y Splashers who Chinatown, Cross Island, and Harlem in partnership with their new Neighborhood Care centers won medals in swimming at the Empire Senior for the local communities. Here Dana Feinberg, Executive Director of the Cross Island Y, joins Games in June, awarded on Emblem Health Y Patricia McDonald, the Director of EmblemHealth’s Cambria Heights Neighborhood Care. Members Appreciation Day.

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TO THE RESCUE CITY COUNCIL SAVES 2013-14 SCHOOL YEAR FOR Y KIDS

n June, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg services to almost 250,000 children and Iand the City Council joined forces to teens — made possible in part with funds pass a budget that restored numerous provided by the City of New York. proposed cuts to youth services and other social services. Programs at least partially In addition to our public officials, restored by these funds include Out of we acknowledge the generosity and School Time, Beacons, Y After School dedication of our many private donors. and Teens Take the City. Special thanks are extended to City Every day throughout the five boroughs Council Speaker , Finance of New York City, the YMCA provides Committee Chair Domenic M. Recchia, Jr., childcare, after school programming, Council Members Lew Fidler, Gale youth development, leadership, workplace Brewer and Leroy Comrie for their and college preparation and recreation ongoing support. •