Young Mens Christian Association of Metropolitan Los Angeles

Programs for youth development: committed to cultivating cradle-to-career success, the la y equips youth with the tools, relationships, and resources they need to thrive-from early learning and literacy to leadership, workforce development, and civic engagement. the la y continues to adapt its programs to best provide the necessary resources to build strong children, strong families and strong communities. in a safe and structured environment, children learn skills and develop relationships that lead to positive behavior, build on educational achievement and develop healthy habits that will carry them throughout their lives. this year, the la y: * served more than 61,000 youth through our y programs and services. * provided trusted child care to over 11,000 children through before and after school programs, summer day camps, and child care, supporting parents and families. partnered with los angeles unified school district to provide free summer enrichment and after school learning programs to support school children in their education and development. * operated 11 early learning readiness and preschool sites across los angeles, including california state preschool program (cspp), head start, and fee-based models-all aligned with california's early learning standards and inclusive of trauma-informed care and multilingual family engagement.

Programs for social impact: the la y strengthens social cohesion by empowering residents to advocate, lead, and contribute to solutions in their communities. through civic engagement, basic needs support, and volunteerism, we build pathways to economic mobility and resilience. the la y is a leader in creating positive change in our neighborhoods and responding to issues that affect the quality of life for kids and families. the y believes in giving back and providing support to our neighbors by developing volunteer leaders through fundraising activities, community partnerships and collaborating with policymakers, community leaders and private and public organizations to build healthier communities throughout los angeles. the la y is committed to addressing social issues including health inequities within our communities. in 2024, the la y continued to implement its equity and inclusion framework to enable the la y to be on the forefront of social change in the community. the y deepened its data-driven approach, conducting internal equity assessments and staff feedback loops to inform continuous quality improvement and advance systems-level change. recognizing the ongoing work of equity, the la y continues to co-design programs with local partners and residents to ensure culturally relevant, community-led solutions. through our integrated ccwb model, we are building a future where all angelenos-regardless of background-have the opportunity to belong, contribute, and thrive. this year, the la y: * conducted in-language outreach and provided services and assistance accessing basic needs, essential items, wraparound supports, childcare, eligibility and information for tax, rent relief, and child tax credit, and more. * distributed over 3.9 million pounds of fresh produce and food for individuals, families and seniors in need. * assisted 330 men and women with us citizenship applications and educated over 3,300 neighbors through interpretation services, esl classes, citizenship classes, immigration referrals, and fee waivers. * led county-wide public health outreach and events at the y's center facilities to provide the community safe and easy access to essential health services such as vaccinations for covid, flu and monkey pox to over 500 individuals and health education and awareness to over 10,000 individuals, all to keep the community healthy and safe. * engaged approximately 3,300 teens across california in civic education, public speaking, and systems thinking through the state's largest youth-led civic engagement program, ymca youth & government. * involved over 15,500 volunteers in gov