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TOGETHER WE CAN2019 IMPACT REPORT YMCA BUFFALO NIAGARA

168 YEARS SERVING WESTERN NEW YORK

At YMCA Buffalo Niagara, we believe all people, no matter who they are, deserve an opportunity to reach their full potential. It is our mission to provide meaningful programs and experiences that empower youth to reach their full potential, improve individual and community well-being, and offer support and inspire action throughout Western New York. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive organization that doesn’t turn anyone away due to an inability to pay. In 2019, YMCA Buffalo Niagara served over 110,000 people and provided $1.4 million in financial assistance to more than 3,100 families in our region. As we look ahead, we are confident that our impact and reach will continue to grow in the communities we serve. Specifically, our goals are to:

• Shrink the academic achievement gap• Combat hunger and food insecurity• Help seniors feel engaged and part of a community• Provide safe, affordable childcare and summer camp

options to working parents• Help cancer survivors regain their physical and

mental strength This Impact Report showcases real stories of how we are staying true to our mission to help all people - no matter their circumstances – achieve health, gain confidence, make connections, and feel secure at every stage of life. As we follow the path outlined in our strategic plan, we are excited for what’s ahead as the Y

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCEIn 2019 YMCA Buffalo Niagara provided more than 3,100 FAMILIES

in Western New York with $1,402,815 in FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE,

making sure no one is ever turned away due to an inability to pay.

$473,209 Child Care

$392,894 Membership

$506,414 Camp

$30,298 Other

$1,402,815 TOTAL

creates new ways to make a positive impact in the lives of children, families, and individuals across Western New York. We are grateful for our many dedicated volunteers and generous donors and partners who believe in our ability to transform lives. Together, we continue to make a difference in our community.

Michael B. DolanChair, Board of Directors

Dr. John T. EhrbarPresident/CEO

John C. WrightChair, Board of Trustees

OUR MISSIONYMCA Buffalo Niagara is a charitable, community-based organization

committed to providing programs designed to build a healthy spirit, mind,

and body for all.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIESYOUTH DEVELOPMENT

Engage and inspire more youth, tweens, and teens through a diverse array of innovative and impactful experiences

HEALTHY LIVING

Improve community health and well-being by serving and engaging more people

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Increase access to YMCA programs and services

GROWTH & LONG-TERM VIABILITY Position the Y to grow and serve more people

ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY

Improve organizational capacity through the development of cause driven leaders and the use of technology

OtherCampChild CareMembership

A MESSAGE FROM OUR LEADERSHIP

YMCA BUFFALO NIAGARA 2019 Impact Report

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Statistics show that one in six children in the United States and nearly 13 percent of people who live in Erie County struggle with food insecurity, meaning families often times don’t know where their next healthy meal will come from. YMCA Buffalo Niagara believes all people should have access to nutritious food, which is why we’re helping to fight hunger and end food insecurity in Western New York through the Saturday Lunch Program at the William-Emslie Family YMCA. The Saturday Lunch Program is a weekly opportunity for individuals and families to enjoy a healthy, plentiful meal together and socialize with others without worrying about how much it will cost. In 2019 the William-Emslie Family YMCA served more than 4,360 meals, the majority of which going to children under the age of 18. Community members say they are grateful for the support this program provides. “Feeding a family of five can really strain the budget so any time we can get a hand for even one meal really helps,” says Patricia Peters.

“The Saturday Lunch Program is extremely beneficial to my family because we feel welcomed and loved within our community. It also helps with my financial situation because we are in need of help,” says Raquel Gibson.

At the Y, we believe everyone should have access to healthy, affordable food. We are committed to ending food insecurity in our community and will continue to do our part to ensure all people have the opportunity to grow strong in body, mind, and spirit.

COMBATING HUNGER & FOOD INSECURITY

CELEBRATING 175 YEARS OF GLOBAL IMPACT

“It was amazing to see how the Y operates in different countries based on the needs of the community.”

Last summer more than a dozen students from across Western New York took the trip of a lifetime to the birthplace of the YMCA – London, England. There they joined nearly 700 of their peers for YMCA 175, a global event designed to give youth a platform to discuss solutions to important social challenges and build cross-cultural relationships. The conference also celebrated an important milestone – the YMCA’s 175th birthday.

Each of the 13 delegates were YMCA participants, volunteers, and/or staff who were nominated for the trip based on their impressive leadership qualities and involvement in their YMCA branch. During their time at YMCA 175, they took part in workshops that focused on social issues that affect communities around the world and learned how the YMCA carries out its mission in the more than 119 countries it serves. “I attended several workshops on topics such as mental health, women’s rights, and inclusiveness,” says Isabel Garcia, a staff member at YMCA Camp Weona who traveled to London. “My goal is to incorporate the lessons I learned to help kids feel more included in camp.”

“It was really inspiring to get to know so many youth leaders from around the world and learn things that we can bring back home with us and use in our own lives,” says Sean Heffley. “It was amazing to see how certain issues are shared across the globe, and how the Y operates in different countries based on the needs of the community. The conferences really helped me gain a new perspective and see things in a new way.”

These 13 change-makers embody all that the Y stands for and we are confident that they will continue to use what they’ve learned in London to make a positive impact in their communities and live out the YMCA’s mission for years to come.

In 2019 the William-Emslie Family YMCA served more than 4,360 meals.


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In July 2019, Chuck was in a dark place in his life. Nearly 600 pounds and on antidepressants and other medications, he says he could barely walk without getting tired. “I would constantly eat and sleep, and I was gaining a lot of weight. I was killing myself,” he says.

It was Chuck’s young daughter who he says inspired him to seek help. “She called and said to me, ‘Daddy, can you do me a favor? Can you please work out? Because I don’t want you to die.’” He took that emotional plea to heart and decided to make drastic lifestyle changes and started exercising at the YMCA six days a week. He admits it wasn’t easy in the beginning. “I could barely walk without breathing heavily. I had to use the elevator to get to the Wellness Center,” he says. Fast forward six months later, and you’ll see Chuck doing an hour of cardio, running the track, and swimming laps in the pool without missing a beat. “It’s a way for me to stay focused so I don’t fall back into that dark place. I’m a whole different person now.”

Chuck has become a familiar face at the YMCA and is a source of motivation for both members and staff alike.

“A lot of people say they look up to me,” he says. “But what they don’t know is that they motivate me to be better.” He recalls a specific interaction that he says really touched his heart. “I was working out one day and a young kid came up to me and said, ‘Mr. Chuck, I just wanted to tell you that I’m proud of you’. It really got me emotional. It’s incredible what God is doing for me.”

For Chuck every day at the Y is another chance to share his story. “I’ve been through a lot in my life, but I don’t let it knock me down. I use it as motivation in the gym. I even cry sometimes, because it’s all my past pain coming out.”

Now seven months into his wellness journey, Chuck has lost more than 175 pounds and shows no signs of slowing down. More importantly, he’s gained a new, positive outlook on life. “Sometimes you need a spark to get yourself going, and I thank God that my daughter called me that day. I’m doing this for her,” he says. “Two words: don’t stop. I was in a dark place months ago. Now, I’m going towards the light.”

EVERY DAY ANOTHER CHANCE TO SHARE

124TH Annual YMCA Turkey TrotMore than $300,000 was raised by the YMCA Turkey Trot to provide financial assistance to children and families in Western New York, who otherwise are unable to participate in YMCA programs and services.

PRESENTING SPONSOR ADPRO SPORTSSPONSORS

WegmansTim Horton’s Café & Bake ShopKeyBankTry-It Distributing / North

American BreweriesGreater Buffalo Area

Honda DealersThe World’s Largest DiscoRunner’s Roost

The Cedar Bus CompanyCoca-Cola Bottling Company

of Northern New EnglandDick’s Sporting GoodsTeam Nike

MEDIA SPONSORSWGRZ-TV Channel 2WBEN-AM Radio (930)WTSS–FM Radio (102.5)

HERITAGE SOCIETYThe Heritage Society is a special group of YMCA donors who have made a lasting investment in our community through their commitment to the YMCA Endowment Fund or by including YMCA Buffalo Niagara in their estate planning.

Nicholas BondGary & Willow BrostGregory & Donna BrunoDonald E. BurnsIrma J. ColeWilliam & Donna CollinsRichard W. Cutting*Beverly DaviesJames & Mary Ellen DonathenJames Giardino*Calvin J. Haller*Jean & Robert* HenleyJane* & L. Nelson Hopkins, Jr.*John J. & Maureen O. HurleyPatricia* & Richard* IhlenfeldClinton F. Ivins, Jr.*

Norma L. Joyce*Jean KnoxSeymour H. Knox, III*Greg & Tamara LarsonRobert* & Thelma LyleWilliam H. & Mary Jo MabeeSamuel Magavern*John F.* & Deanna MalloyMr. & Mrs. Richard & Ann* MooreWelles V. Moot, Sr.*Hugh B. Murphy*John D.* & Mary G. MurrayAnne M. ReifPenny L. SnellDebra SchaperJoseph T.J. Stewart*

Franz T. Stone*Joan C. StovroffAnn L. SwanAngelo & JoAnn TecchioMarcia L. Traun*Mary Lou & John C. Travers, Jr.Jeffrey L. TownsendGene J. VirtuosoRobert & Marla WalkerSally & John N. Walsh, Jr.*Michael & Debbie WalshGerald WintersJane M.* & Albert J. Wright, IIIJohn C. Wright

* deceased

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COMMUNITY PARTNERSAfrican American Cultural Center $4,000Funding went towards a holiday party for low income families at William-Emslie.

Buffalo Public Schools $302,548Funding was used to help expand after school academic enrichment programming for: School 54 School 76

School 81 School 82

Children’s Foundation of Erie County $5,000Funding was used for youth scholarships to YMCA summer camps.

City of Buffalo Block Grant $35,153Funds helped support the William-Emslie Family YMCA Senior Center.

Delta Air Lines $25,000Funding went towards STEM programming at our Lockport Family YMCA.

First Niagara Foundation $25,000Funding went towards summer Achievement Gap programming.

Grigg-Lewis Foundation $20,400Funding supported youth to attend YMCA Camp Kenan.

Kenmore Rotary Foundation $3,000Funding went towards helping restore the Camp Weona health lodge.

Health Foundation for Western & Central NY $90,000Funding went towards the Early Learning Readiness program at our Delaware, Ken-Ton, and William-Emslie branches.

Shaq Lawson Fund $2,500Funding went towards back-to-school backpacks and supplies for City of Buffalo children.

Maryvale After School Program $67,848Funding was used to help expand after school academic enrichment programming.

New York State $244,833Funds provided snacks and meals for the after school program participants at YMCA branches and summer camps.

New York State YMCA Foundation $20,850Implementation of Healthy Eating Physical Activity (HEPA) standards.

Niagara Area Foundation / Thelma & Milford Beck Fund $4,000Funding supported youth to attend YMCA Camp Kenan.

Niagara Cares (Andrew D. Peykoff, Sr.) $40,000Funding supported youth to attend YMCA Camp Weona.

Norstar Development USA, L.P. $1,000Funding went towards a holiday party for low income families at William-Emslie.

Rich Products $10,000Funding was used for the Power Scholars program at the West Buffalo Charter School.

Say Yes to Education $7,007Funding was used to help expand academic enrichment programming.

St. John’s St. Vincent de Paul Society $17,700Funding supported youth to attend YMCA Camp Kenan.

Tegna Foundation $1,750Funds went towards summer camp enrichment programming.

United Way $68,330Funding provided financial assistance for children and families.

Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program $1,308,782Funding provided Universal Pre-Kindergarten programs in the following school districts:City School District of the City of Niagara Falls

Lewiston-Porter Central Schools

Hamburg Central Schools Ken-Ton Central Schools

Lake Shore Central Schools Depew Union Free Schools

Orchard Park Central Schools

YMCA of the USA $34,750Funding was used to help increase awareness regarding our food programs, to provide supplies needed for delivery of the food program, to help fund Camp Weona and Camp Kenan capital projects, and to expand our academic enrichment programming.

OUR COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITYThanks to the generosity of our donors and community partners, we are able to make life-changing YMCA programs accessible to those who may otherwise be unable to afford them. As a charitable, non-profit organization, we allocate funds to help all people reach their full potential.

ENSURING ACCESS TO WELLNESS

The Y provides Financial Assistance to make sure people of all ages and abilities have the opportunity

to take control of their health and well-being, through programs such as chronic disease prevention, weight loss management, nutrition education, youth sports,

family activities, and group fitness classes.

MAKING KIDS OF ALL AGES SAFE IN THE WATER

The Y promotes safety in and around water through its year-round swim lessons and lifeguard

certification courses.

BRIDGING THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP

The Y nurtures the potential in all youth through academic enrichment programs such as Power

Scholars, Summer Learning Loss Prevention, Early Learning Readiness, STEM, and preschool education.

COMBATING HUNGER & FOOD INSECURITY

The Y believes all people should have access to affordable, healthy food. We provide nutritious meals and snacks with our child care programs, in addition

to our Saturday Lunch Program at the William-Emslie YMCA. Community gardens increase the availability of

locally grown, nutritious foods.


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Founders $25,000+BlueCross BlueShield of WNYPrecor

Champions $15,000+David Beaton &

Allanna Kelly-BeatonBuffalo Rehab Group

Physical Therapy PCJohn T. EhrbarAlma Scully

Visionaries $10,000+David and Kristin BauerGreg & Tamara Larson

Innovators $7,500+Dr. Joseph & Eileen BreloffBuddy & Jeannie CampbellPeter F. HuntMark LempkoThe Martin GroupJohn D. & Mary G. MurrayMelissa & Ron RaccuiaAnn L. SwanAnne & Dave TaylorJohn C. Wright

Fellows $5,000+Amerigroup, Inc. / Jeffrey LowryAnonymousJoy AitchisonNick & Maria BondCorr Distributors Inc.Jamil CrewsDave & Beth CourtneyPat DePrima-Rose Garden

Opportunities, Inc.Michael & Jennifer DolanJames & MaryEllen DonathenD.R. ChamberlainDavid & Katie DraperErnst & Young LLP

c/o Mark PhillipsFreed Maxick CPAs, P.C.Roger & Ann GlasgowKatherine GorhamMichael & Noreen GuerinotStephen & Lori HarringtonSteve & Heather HenshawJohn & Maureen HurleySteve & Mary KienerLakeside Concrete Services, Inc.Landmark HealthLeo’s PizzeriaNiagara Frontier

Auto Dealers Association Norstar Development USA, L.P.Lynne & Ryan OlewineSally & Dale PynePure Podiatry of WNY, PLLCLawrence Regan, Esq.Anne M. ReifRiva’s Catering Presents Cater TotsDanielle RobertsGregg & Debra SchaperMatthew & Antoinette ShriverAaron J. SmithTim & Cathy SmithTimothy J. SmithT.J. & Leslie Stewart Tom & Trish StewartTony & Nancy SpadaJoan C. StovroffThermo Mechanical Services CorpTronconi Segarra & Associates LLPMichael K. Walsh &

Deborah S. WalshRoosevelt WardlawWendel, LLCX-Gen EliteRobert J. Zabel

ANNUAL CAMPAIGN DONORSYMCA TRIANGLE SOCIETY $5,000+

Ralph BrownE.J. & Karen ButlerGrigg Lewis Foundation, Inc.L. Nelson Hopkins, Jr. & Jane D.

Hopkins Designated Advised Fund administered by the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo

Lawyers for Learning, Inc.Niagara CaresThe Vera B. Arrison FoundationWalsh Duffield Cos., Inc. YMCA of the USA

$1,852-$4,999Anonymous Anna D. Rollo Insurance Trust Archie L. Hunter Scholarship

CommitteeWalter BrewerWilliam D. BruckerCoca Cola Northern N.E.Evans-Devereux MemorialFidelis CareKate & Jeremy FlintDawn HrabDawn Rae JablonskiKen-Ton 50+ Kulback’s ConstructionTamica LewisBrian & Debbie LipkeLoren E. Skinner TrustMcGowan Private FoundationMister Pool Enterprises, LTD.Moog, Inc.Anne MootStephen & Tammy NicholsonBridget Niland & Brian GwittLouis & Barbara NucherenoRalph F. Peo FundJames RemickThe Rich Family FoundationRisen Son FoundationMarlene RogersMarlene SchaeferJulie ShawPam StarkMarilyn StephensUnitedHealth GroupVARO Technologies

$1,000-$1,851Anonymous 7 GENS LLC716 FreshAbundant Harvest COGICMark & Doris AlbiezJohn & Gwen AlessiAlex Lyon & SonApple Rubber ProductsArchie Donoughe Sanding, Inc.Association for Bridge Construction

and Design WNYBarren’s Lawn Maintenance, Inc.Thomas BeileinBerea COGICBiotrax Testing Laboratory, Inc.Botticelli Cup Hockey TournamentIn Memory of Pete BotticelliRosanne BraxtonMary P. BrennanGary BrostLumen BrownGregory & Donna BrunoBuffalo’s Best GrillBuffalo Laser Gum SurgeryBuffalo Sports GardenBuffalo Surgery CenterBusiness Technology ProfessionalsDuncan CarlsonBrooke Chavanne Ashley CiresiCobra Swim TeamWilliam M. Collins, IIConax Technologies, LLCCottrill’s Specialty PharmacyDr. Michael Cropp & Lois CroppGary & Joan CrosbyCrystal Clear Pools, Inc.Rebecca & James DesiderioDo Something Meaningful

FoundationDip ‘n Dive, Inc.DreamCatcher Foundation, Inc.Ebenezer United Church of ChristElderwood Administrative

Services, LLCPaul Emond, Jr. Empire Improvement Corp.Equality ClubExcelsior OrthopedicsDavid FedakFerguson Electric FoundationMark ForellRobert Galdys

The YMCA Triangle Society is a dedicated group of individuals and organizations who share a deep-rooted and selfless devotion to supporting others in times of need. Each has made a multi-year major gift commitment to the Y’s Annual Campaign.


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$500-$999Anonymous Advantage Sports and FitnessAlden State BankAllstate FoundationDeborah ArzagaFrank AustinAvox Systems Inc.Michael BambergBank on BuffaloAmy and Phil BantleJilyana BaumgardenBaystate Financial

Charitable FoundationBeauty Pools, Inc.Krista BeckerJohn BillinghamDarlene BodhornBootleg BuchaMartin & Katherine BraunBrawdy ConstructionDanielle BrownMike & Jan BrownJohn ButlerAlex ByrleyC&R Foods-Craig BoleskyCapital Management Services, Inc.Paul CaryCatherine Cornbleth Charitable FundJoe CisekVincent ClarkMatthew ClohessyMichael & Suzanne CoddRandy ColemanCommercial Credit GroupDrew CortellucciCourier Capital CorporationJohn CraikChris CroudyCW Baker-Foltz Insurance AgencyCYBEXHenry & Tammy CzechowskiBeverly J. DaviesKaren DeFazioTrevor DehnDelaware NorthThe Donaldson FamilyDouglas L. Rehlaender TrustDavid DuchschererMarc EglinEhrlichE.K. Ward & AssociatesElim Christian FellowshipDavid Ezzo

Geoffrey FalknerCouncilmember Joel FeroletoWilliam FisherGary FrostThe Galasso FoundationMichael GalpinJoanie GearhartPatricia GillenGlassco ManagementMarcia & Dana GoeddertzCouncilmember Joseph GolombekKristina GomezScott Gould and Virgina FiliaciBetty GrayGRE Fulfillment Inc.Faye L. GrecoGross Polowy LLCSanjay GuptaRichard HaslingerPaul HaydenHealth NowMichael & Kristy HeffleyPeter HenleyHughes-Kuszmaul FamilyHulme ConstructionDr. John HurleyJudith IlsonSean & Colleen InsalacoSuzanne JacobsBonnie & Greg JakubczakBruce JohnsonKimberly Johnson-BrownRobin JubulisGrace KellnerKeyBank FoundationShelley KimelbergJames KincaidDana LambLancaster Depew RotaryLancaster Middle SchoolLatina FoodsMargaret LatonaAaron LepschDr. Richard & Dawn LibmanLock City Lodge #617Dr. Mary Beth Lopat-WinterShawn MaloneJoanna MarbleJim & Kathy MarshallMarshall’s Master Cleaning PlusMcGard Inc.The McGuire Group/

Applegate Dental, PLLCMcLain Foundation

ANNUAL CAMPAIGN DONORSANNUAL CAMPAIGN DONORSLawrence & Kathleen McNallyBrittany MooreMark MostillerJoanna MunsonEmily MurrayTiffany NakajimaDavid & Suzanne NovelliKathleen O’HaraAnne O’NeillSylvia PaulTom and Cathleen PelleritePerna, Dengler, Roberts

Funeral HomeJennifer PeterJacqueline PricePrudden & Kandt Funeral HomeRedpoint Adventures, LLCKevin G. ReillyRelaxation StationDennis RhoneyJared R. RitzlerPaul RosaAndrew RosenbergDolores W. RossSt. Martin DePorres - Eagle ScoutDr. Ashraf SahafBrian SaramaPam SchreckPaul R. SchultzJames SheehanMary Jane ShonnSki Club of LockportLindsey SorensenMary Ann StegmeierThomas SyRebecca Taylor McNicolIn Memory of William TaylorTom Greenauer Development, Inc.Town of Lancaster

Police DepartmentTrinity Title & Abstract Corp.Kevin VanDusenPeggy VaughanVilardo PrintingCaitlin, Pat, and Molly VirtueCheryl WachowskiNancy WatermanWBLK Townsquare MediaWegmans Food Markets, Inc.William L. Watson Co.William-Emslie Senior ClubDr. Paul B. WirthJohn & Deirdre ZieglerZonta Cheektowaga Lancaster

While we make every effort to ensure the accuracy of our donor recognition lists, we apologize for any errors or omissions. Please contact us at (716) 565-6000 if we have made an error in your acknowledgement so that we can correct our records for future listings.

Will & Janet GallagherDr. Robert GalpinGear for Adventure-Sarah BeckwithNicholas GillStephen GirouxMargaret Giumentaro

& Ani UrbanskiGlaub’s Collision, Inc.Rob & Shira GoldbergThomas HagnerYvette HallerDarcee HughesHumboldt Parkway Baptist ChurchIndependent HealthJoseph R. Takats FoundationKelco Construction Management Inc.Meghan KurtzLakeshore Savings BankRobert LamendolaRobert & Tammy LaughlinLawley Service InsuranceAllison A. LawsonThe Linder FamilyLiving Stone Lodge No. 255 F & AMBill & Jody MabeeRobert & Helen MatthewsMcCollum Christoferson Group, LLCThe McGuire Group, Inc./Applegate

Dental, PLLCFrancesca MesiahMichael’s Catering & BanquetsModern Electrical Construction, Inc.Mooney’s Sports Bar & GrillToby & Barry MuskatNRG Energy, Inc.N.Y.S.P.M.A. Western Division Patti Anne NabingerJosh NeussTony OgorekRhodes C. PalmerPatrick Nye PaintingJim & Marge PattersonPerformance Advantage Co.Mary Anne PerryEdger Greenard PolesKamalah PolesPraxair Foundation, Inc.Professional Property Accents, Inc.Ellen PrzepasniakJohn RudnickiWilliam Schmidt Somers & Danielle Sherman St. Martin De Porres - Eagle ScoutStephen J. Schop & Susan I. Pleskow

Sevenson Environmental Services Inc.

Sgroi Financial, LLCMarc SmithMatthew S. SmithPat & Jim SmytonPenny SnellThe Soucia FamilyStacey Austin Acupuncture, PCStamm Law FirmKelly and Brent StandageSzymkowiak & Associates CPAs, PCLou TerragnoliGeri ThoinChris & Lynn ThorpeElisha & Jason TomaselloTowne Automotive GroupAllan VanDeMarkIn Memory of Nadia Watson

(IHYMCA LiveStrong Program)R. Thomas WeeksThe Wehr FamilyScott WeigleyWNY 2nd JurisdictionWNY Immediate CareAlbert J. Wright, IIIYardarooMary ZapalowskiZion Dominion Global Ministries

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YMCA Buffalo Niagara is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization registered in the state of New York. All contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law and are acknowledged in writing.

Editor, Photography, & Layout Geoffrey Falkner

Head Writer Mary Ilarraza

YMCA BUFFALO NIAGARA ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Michael B. Dolan, ChairDavid Bauer David Beaton Edward J. Butler, Jr. James Donathen David Duchscherer Jared M. GrossColin J. HealyMark LempkoRobin NeedhamStephen NicholsonLynne OlewineMark PhillipsRon RaccuiaLawrence Regan, Esq.Danielle Shainbrown, Esq. Glenn SpencerPaul StasiakTJ StewartJoan StovroffAnn SwanAnne TaylorLou TerragnoliDr. Breeann Wilson

BOARD OF TRUSTEESJohn C. Wright, ChairKathy BrownschidleWilliam M. CollinsMichael G. GuerinotPeter F. HuntMary KienerDon J. KingWilliam MilesTimothy J. SmithAnthony SpadaMichael Walsh

Trustee EmeritusBrian J. LipkeJohn C. Travers, Jr.

YMCA BUFFALO NIAGARAAssociation Office301 Cayuga Road, Suite 100Buffalo, NY 14225(716) 565-6000

Dr. John T. Ehrbar, President/CEO

Anne Reif, Senior Vice President – Operations / COO

Matthew J. Shriver, Senior Vice President – Finance / CFO

Geoffrey Falkner, Vice President - Strategy & Marketing

Mario Hicks, Vice President – Association Advancement

Debra Schaper, Vice President - HR & Leadership Development

Penny Snell, Vice President - Program Quality & Innovation

DELAWARE FAMILY YMCA2564 Delaware AvenueBuffalo, NY 14216(716) 875-1283Danielle Roberts, Executive DirectorBoard of Management Chair:

Rebecca Haslinger-Desiderio

INDEPENDENT HEALTH FAMILY BRANCH YMCA150 Tech DriveAmherst, NY 14221(716) 839-2543Greg Larson, District Vice PresidentBoard of Management Chair:

Martin Polowy

KEN-TON FAMILY YMCA535 Belmont AvenueKenmore, NY 14223(716) 874-5051Allison Lawson, Executive DirectorBoard of Management Chair:

Michael Duguay

LANCASTER FAMILY YMCA11 West Main StreetLancaster, NY 14086(716) 684-2395Brenna Lupo, Program ExecutiveBoard of Management Chair:

Jim LiPuma

LOCKPORT FAMILY YMCA5833 Snyder DriveLockport, NY 14094(716) 434-8887Steve Henshaw, Executive DirectorBoard of Management Chair:

Joy Aitchison

NIAGARA FALLS FAMILY YMCA1522 Main St.Niagara Falls, NY 14305(716) 285-8491Steve Henshaw, Executive Director

SOUTHTOWNS FAMILY YMCA1620 Southwestern Boulevard West Seneca, NY 14224(716) 674-9622Nick Bond, District Vice PresidentBoard of Management Chair:

Amy Jones

WILLIAM-EMSLIE FAMILY YMCA585 William StreetBuffalo, NY 14206(716) 845-5440Danielle Roberts, Executive DirectorBoard of Management Chair:

Artrell Williams

YMCA CAMP WEONA4025 Poplar Tree RoadGainesville, NY 14066(716) 674-9622Scott Weigley, Executive DirectorBoard of Management Chair:

Ellen Przepasniak

Contributor Kyle Donaldson

Photography T. Wellot Photography Geoffrey Falkner

2019 YMCA BUFFALO NIAGARA IMPACT REPORT

STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES

2019 2018 % +/-

Revenue

Annual Campaign 789,083 779,251 1.3%

Other Contributions 445,919 454,197 -1.8%

Special Events 213,564 288,599 -26.0%

United Way 68,330 63,134 8.2%

Government Grants 2,006,664 2,072,674 -3.2%

Program Fees 9,619,922 9,097,074 5.7%

Membership Dues 12,858,504 10,764,397 19.5%

Other Income 182,357 400,850 -54.5%

Total Revenue 26,184,343 23,920,176 9.5%

Expenses

Program Services 23,449,699 21,053,734 11.4%

Administration 2,862,784 2,688,097 6.5%

Fundraising 338,532 353,858 -4.3%

Total Expenses 26,651,015 24,095,689 10.6%

Operating Surplus (Deficit) (466,672) (175,513)

Capital Campaign Pledges 6,390 572,274

Investment Activity 1,666,343 (249,206)

Surplus 1,206,061 147,555


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168 YEARS SERVING WESTERN NEW YORK

TOGETHER WE CAN2019 Impact ReportYMCA BUFFALO NIAGARA301 Cayuga Road, Suite 100 Buffalo, New York 14225(716) 565-6000 | YMCABN.org

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