About
The santa monica family YMCA is dedicated to serving its members by providing programs and services that enrich the quality of the physical, mental, spiritual and social lives of individual members, their families and communities. In ALL we do, we will be guided by principles of love and respect for ALL regardless of race, SEX, or religious preference. We pledge to continue our family y tradition of service to the santa monica community. The santa monica young men's christian association was incorporated on april 19, 1901. At our founding, our goal was to help local BOYS to socialize during the summer and NON-school hours, reducing their exposure to negative influences from boredom or PEER pressure, and today, we are a full service organization for people of ALL AGES. In 1978, the YMCA's name was changed to santa monica family YMCA, and an emphasis on entire family enrichment programs began. In 2001, we celebrated our 100th anniversary with the grand opening of our new facility addition. Today, we have more than 6,500 active registered members and twice as many program participants, from infants to the very old, and men and women from ALL walks of life. Our membership constituency is 51% female and 49% MALE. We are open to everyone and bring the poor and not so poor, young and old, men and women, from ALL races, ALL sexual orientations, ALL faiths and ALL ethnic backgrounds together and treat them equally, that is what makes us so unique and different. We practice inclusion and value the diversity of ALL people at ALL times. We are a volunteer founded, based and LED organization. A volunteer board of directors governs the YMCA. The board is made up of community leaders who recognize the valuable contribution the YMCA makes to strengthen the foundation of our community. They are socially responsible individuals who believe in the YMCA's mission and are committed to advancing its work in the community. We continue to identify meaningful ways to involve our board members, and acquire meaningful new recruits annually. We LOOK to the board for ongoing support and guidance, as it is important that we continue to be ABLE to count on talented and visionary individuals to lead and serve into the future. Still committed to basic christian principles, we offer over 100 different programs throughout the year for men, women, BOYS and girls of ALL AGES, and many are inter-generational. Our staff works constantly on improvement and development of programs and services in response to community needs. We offer high quality, family-centered, healthy living programs that bring parents and children together, giving families a chance to strengthen their relationships in a safe, caring, and welcoming environment. We are proud to be a family organization. We give ALL families, many who are single parents, a safe, reliable, and affordable place to GO. Our many recreational activities offer an opportunity for the entire family to relax, enjoy quality time together and strengthen their relationships. We also provide a variety of programs and services that support the growth of people in spirit, mind and BODY. We work for the complete development of each person in physical strength, confidence, and self-worth. Our program staff, both paid and unpaid, model the CORE values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility every day. We help people to live happier, healthier, and more productive lives, and most importantly, to have FUN and enjoy life. The YMCA benefits our community in many ways, large and small. We respond to people's changing needs, because our work is about people. The y is one of our community's leading NON-profits, strengthening our community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. We appreciate diversity, respect individuals of different AGES, abilities, incomes, races, religions, cultures and beliefs. We help people to become leaders and supporters, and to learn the give and take necessary to work toward the common good. The YMCA exists for the community benefit, not personal GAIN. Programs and services are offered as a way to fulfill the YMCA mission - not as a way to create corporate profits. YMCA members, staff, participants and volunteers share resources to make the YMCA available to ALL. Volunteer opportunities exist in every department and within every program and service offered. The YMCA creates the opportunity for people to get involved and make a contribution to the community. We are open seven DAYS a week from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM monday through thursday, 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM friday, 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM saturday, and 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM sunday. We do charge membership DUES and FEES for NON-members to use the facility, however, our policy is to never turn AWAY anyone due to financial difficulties. At the santa monica family YMCA, no one is ever turned AWAY because of the inability to pay. Financial assistance is available for those in the santa monica family YMCA service AREA. The YMCA is a positive force for good in our community. It is an asset that was given to us by our forbearers and it is our responsibility to pass it on to future generations.
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