Springfield Business Journal_2020-08-28

G IV I N G O P P O RT U N I T I E S Mission Statement To put Christian principles into practice through pro- grams that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Service Area The Ozarks Regional YMCA serves southwest Mis- souri through eight branches, including the G. Pearson Ward YMCA and Pat Jones YMCA in Springfield, along with facilities in Monett, Lebanon, Buffalo, Cassville and Hollister. The ORYMCA also provides services at YMCA Camp Wakonda and with its school age services department. Funding The Ozarks Regional YMCA is supported through its annual campaign, special events, membership dues and program fees. In addition, the ORYMCA is a com- munity partner through the United Way. Additional support is provided through grants. 12-Month Goals As a cause-driven organization, the ORYMCA is dedi- cated to youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. We will continue to help create a better community by leading in water safety, youth sports, before and after school programs, feeding children and offering senior programs. No one is ever turned away due to inability to pay. That’s because a strong community can only be achieved when we invest in our kids, our health and our community. Today and every day, the Y strengthens the fabric of our com- munities by ensuring that we all have access to the resources, relationships, and opportunities we need to lead, learn, grow and thrive. How People and Business Can Help Supporting our annual campaign and special events. Also, by serving on the Board of Directors at the Asso- ciation level or as a Board of Manager at the Branch level. Volunteering at any of our branches through coaching teams, teaching classes and special events. Annual Events - TBD • Night for the Y – Springfield • Moon Cruise - Ozark Mountain • On Course for a Cause Golf Tournament – Springfield • Chili Cookoff Benefits • Y Tri – Indoor Triathlon • YMCA Camp Wakonda Open House • Healthy Kids Day • Boo Bash Testimonials Why the Y: At the Y, we take immense pride in our work to strengthen communities and help all of us be our best selves. We provide a place to play, to learn, to be healthy, to eat well and to give back. We give parents childcare, young adults job training, seniors a way to connect and children a safe place to go. We believe that everyone – no matter who they are or where they are from – deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential. Everything the Y does is in service of making sure people and communities thrive. “G” came to us in the elementary after-school program with autistic tendencies and social anxiety. He has grown into a hardworking, good young man and his mom attri- butes a lot of his growth to the Y. —Anonymous “I started at the Y as a member where I kept to myself. I started taking some group classes and made some great friends. The Y has been a huge blessing in my life.” —Pat Jones YMCA “L” is a child with severe autism and had a difficult time when he first started attending our after-school program. But through the Y, he has grown, made friends and discovered his interests/talents. —School Age Services “D” was a kid from a rough family life who found a supportive home at Camp Wakonda. I got to watch him grow and believe in himself. Recently, he was the first from his family to graduate high school. —YMCA Camp Wakonda “Thanks to the Y, my girls are team gymnasts, learning new skills and gaining confidence.” —Ozark Mountain YMCA “E” came with his family to learn to be safe around water. He became a competitive swimmer, a great friend and a role model to his peers and others. — Monett OZ A R K S R E G I O N A L Y M C A A D D R E SS 41 7 S . J e f fe rs o n , S p r i n g f i el d , M O 65 8 0 6 P H O N E 41 7- 8 62- 8 9 62 X 21 42 W E B S I T E o r y m c a .o rg / SO C IA L M E D IA facebook.com/orymca1/ TOTA L N U M B E R O F EM P LOY E E S 35 0 Fu l l - t i m e : 4 0 A N N UA L R E V E N U E S $1 0 , 552 , 8 02 TO P E X EC U T I V E K at h r y n C u ste r, C EO B OA R D O F D I REC TO R S C H A I R P E R SO N : M i ke Fa rq u h a r, President Pella Products of Arkansas and Missouri B OA R D O F D I REC TO R S Tom Baird IV Shannon Boggs Mike Chiles Bill Corbin Rachael Dockery Mike Garrett Wade Hermansen Christian Lewis Dan Prater Dwight Rahmeyer Catherine Reade Sharon Richter Brian Todd David Wieland 70 2020 GIVING GUIDE SPRINGFIELD BUSINESS JOURNAL | ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT