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FALL 2014
NON-PROFIT ORG
U.S. POSTAGE PAID
FORT WAYNE, IN
PERMIT NO. 429
YMCA OF GREATER FORT WAYNE
347 West Berry Street, Suite 500
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
fwymca.org
SPIRIT
FALL 2014 | YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne | 347 West Berry Street, Suite 500 | Fort Wayne, IN 46802 | fwymca.org
SCHOOL’S
BACK IN SESSION
Are you looking for a safe, fun
place to send your kids before
and/or after school? The YMCA
of Greater Fort Wayne provides
quality child care programs.
Visit fwymca.org/ymca_
childcare.php for a list of
locations served.
Jackson
R. Lehman
Family YMCA
rendering
Dear friends,
THANK YOU
TO THE FOLLOWING:
•C
OMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER FORT WAYNE - $42,500 for the
YMCA’s youth development programs, which nurture the potential of children
and teens in our community.
•T
HE ANDERSONS, INC. - $25,000 toward the construction of the Caylor-Nickel
Family Foundation YMCA in Wells County.
MISSION
PARTNERSHIPS
YMCA Mission Partners provide financial
resources to strengthen our community and
move us all forward. The continued support of
these companies allows the YMCA to carry out
our mission - making a meaningful, enduring
impact in our community.
•C
HARLES W. KUHNE CHARITABLE TRUST - $10,000 to support the Status
Offender Court Alternative Program (SOCAP), a delinquency prevention and
intervention program that works to keep youth in school and on track to
graduation.
Over the last several months, I’ve received many inquiries
concerning the Northeast Y on St. Joe Center Road, officially named
Jackson R. Lehman Family YMCA. As many of you may recall, the
YMCA purchased 25 acres about 2 ½ years ago in order to build a
family YMCA on the property. If you are not familiar with our site
it is between Reed Rd. and Maplecrest on the south side of St. Joe
Center Rd. It is our goal to raise approximately $7 million dollars
in order to build this YMCA. I am happy to report that we have
raised $2.5 million dollars toward this project. If all goes well with
fundraising we hope to begin building sometime next year. I know
we have received a lot of requests for certain amenities and we will
do our best to build a facility that will serve the community well.
It is important for you to know that as a nonprofit organization,
fundraising is essential so that we can continue to serve all
people regardless of their economic status. Our cause is always
to strengthen the foundation of the community and we do that by
providing programs that are essential and making sure that money
is not a barrier in order to participate.
• WELLS
COUNTY FOUNDATION - $20,000 for construction of the childcare
center at the Caylor-Nickel Family Foundation YMCA in Wells County, which will
meet a critical community need for full-day licensed childcare.
As a member of the YMCA you are a part of a community service
organization that has a servant leader mentality. This means that
we frequently evaluate the impact of the Y and how we can serve
you better.
•D
R. LOUIS & ANNE B. SCHNEIDER FOUNDATION - $150,000 to support
the construction of the new Jackson R. Lehman Family YMCA, which will
serve thousands of northeast Fort Wayne residents who have never before
experienced the impact of a YMCA.
Thank you for being a member. We want you to have a great
experience at the Y and we look forward to doing great things
together.
On June 20, we celebrated with the Whitley
County Family YMCA community as we
broke ground at the site of the new Early
Learning Center in Columbia City. Thank you
for all your continued support of the YMCA
as we strive to meet the growing needs of
our community.
HOW CAN WE
SERVE YOU
BETTER?
Facebook.com/gfwymca
FindYourselfAtTheY.org
•F
LORA DALE KROUSE FOUNDATION - $20,000 for the Renaissance Pointe
YMCA’s Integrative Arts Program, which partners with local arts organizations
to provide a variety of arts opportunities to low-income youth.
• L INCOLN FINANCIAL FOUNDATION - $42,000 to nurture the potential of youth
and children through the Renaissance Pointe Y Summer Learning Program, YMCA
Camp Potawotami Outdoor Education Program and the YMCA Before & After
School Program at Southwick Elementary School.
BREAKING GROUND
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To inquire how your business can become a
Mission Partner, contact Nicole Hansen at
[email protected]
or (260) 918-2144.
Marty Pastura
President and CEO
YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne
[email protected]
fwymca.org
Our mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
Branch information
is at your fingertips
with the YMCA
Mobile App. Scan
this QR code to
download our FREE
YMCA app.
SPIRIT | FALL 2014
HEALTHY LIVING
JORGENSEN
LODGE DEDICATION
Over 40 people attended a ribbon
cutting ceremony opening the Jorgensen
Lodge on August 28th. “We want
to thank the generous donors who
helped make the dream of this new
lodge at camp a reality,” Patrick Kelly,
Executive Director of the YMCA’s Camp
Potawotami said. “The two cabins
inside the lodge will sleep 28 campers
who will work together to experience
accomplishments, a sense of belonging and develop
character traits and values for hundreds of years to
come.”
The interior cabins are named Cayauga and Pawnee. They
are joined by a meeting place called the, “Friendship
Room.” Visit fwymca.org/camp_potawotami.php. for
more information.
CONSTRUCTION
UPDATE
Work is continuing on the CaylorNickel Foundation Family YMCA in
Wells County. Water and electric
have been installed and NIPSCO has
connected gas service. Windows
are being installed and masonry
work is continuing on the pool and
in the child care area. The project
is scheduled to be completed in
December 2014.
Members of the new Y will be able
to enjoy their workouts and spend
quality time with family and friends
at this new facility.
FUELING YOUR FAITH
CONFERENCE
One way the Y promotes our mission
is by hosting an annual Christian
Conference. This year’s theme, “All In,”
and scripture verse, Colossians 3:17,
reflects that when we are “All In,” in
spirit, mind and body, there is no limit to
what God can accomplish through us. By empowering our
community with this belief we strengthen the foundation
of the community as a whole.
The 2014 Fueling Your Faith Conference will be held on
Saturday, October 11th at The Summit and features great
speakers, music, entertainment, fellowship and FUN!
Check out our website fwymca.org for more information
or to register now!
FALL 2014 | SPIRIT
PREVENTION
LIFESTYLE
SUPPORT
YMCA’S Diabetes
Prevention Program
FREE 7TH GRADE
MEMBERSHIP
7th grade is a pivotal and transitional time for many teens. It
is a time when sports become more competitive and provide
less opportunity for the average child to be involved in physical
activity. It is also the time when teens are given more freedom
to choose how they spend their free time. Habits that begin in
the 7th grade are likely to continue into adulthood.
The YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne wants to support and
encourage kids to make good decisions and form healthy habits
that lead to a healthy lifestyle.
This September, for the 2nd year in a row, we are providing a
FREE membership to every 7th grader residing in Allen, Whitley
or Wells County. Students thrive in a safe environment enabling
them to grow in spirit, mind and body.
A parent or legal guardian must authorize participation and give
proof of 7th grade status. Parent/guardian and student must
attend an orientation (see http://www.fwymca.org/7th_grade_
membership.php for list of orientation dates).
Once orientation is completed, 7th graders can register for
their membership. It’s that simple. Email HereForYou@fwymca.
org with questions.
NEW FACES, NEW PLACES!
The YMCA’s Diabetes
Prevention Program
offers group support and
information on reducing
and eliminating risks for
type 2 diabetes. Learn
how to make better food
choices and incorporate
physical activity into your daily routine.
Managing healthy behavior changes for
long term prevention is also a focus.
Call 260-918-2148 or email wendy_
[email protected] to learn
about upcoming classes and locations.
TREATING ARTHRITIS
THROUGH FUN, LAUGHTER
AND FRIENDSHIP
Enhance®Fitness
The YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne is
offering Enhance®Fitness, an evidencebased physical activity program proven
to increase the physical, mental and
social functioning of older adults –
particularly those with arthritis.
Classes offer proven aerobic, strength
training, balance and flexibility exercises
that are safe, effective and modifiable
for a variety of fitness levels. Fitness
assessments are conducted every four
months to track progress. In addition to
physical benefits, the program provides
a fun, social atmosphere that fosters
relationships in the class. Visit
fwymca.org for more information.
MILITARY OUTREACH PROGRAM
We understand that military families are under enormous strain. The Y proudly
offers memberships to eligible military families and personnel to provide extra
support during this difficult period. It’s our way of giving back to those who dedicate
themselves to serving our country. Contact the Member Services desk of your local
branch for more information.
BUILDING A HEALTHY WORKFORCE
Let the Y deliver programs and services you need
at your business. Some of these options may work
for you:
ABBY HAUGH
Aquatics Director,
Central Branch Y
JASON GIPE
Sports & Aquatics Director,
Whitley County Family Y
AMANDA FALL
Executive Director,
Central Branch Y
KYLE BRUNN
Sports, Wellness
& Aquatics Director,
Renaissance Pointe Y
BARB CERESA
Senior Director of
Membership & Wellness,
Parkview Family Y
MINDY MCNALLY
Childcare Director,
Renaissance Pointe Y
• Free workplace wellness assessment
• Corporate membership plan
• Face-to-face health coaching
• On-site fitness facility management
• On-site group exercise classes
• Employee wellness challenges and presentations
• Incentive and point management systems
• Disease management program (diabetes prevention,
cancer survivorship, weight loss & more)
To get started or for more information about
the YMCA’s Corporate Wellness programs and
services, please contact Wendy Spitznagel, Director
of Health Initiatives, at wendy_spitznagel@
fwymca.org or call (260) 918-2148.
There is still time to register for the
2014 River City Rat Race! Run the
beautiful fall streets of Fort Wayne in
either the 5K or 10K race on Sunday
October 26th. Not sure you are able
to run? No problem! Join the other
“Rats in Training”
at a free training
group at the
Central Branch
YMCA, Mondays at
6:00pm. Just come
with your running
shoes laced up and join others of all
levels and ages as the Rats get ready
to run the Fort!
For information and race registration:
RiverCityRatRace.com or contact
Pam Wolfe at [email protected]
Corporate Wellness
Employee health and wellness is good business.
With the change in our health care landscape and
the emphasis on employee wellness, businesses are
trying to find optimum ways to promote a healthy
workplace. Partnering with the Y provides a healthy
environment for healthier, happier and more
productive employees!
RIVER
CITY
RAT
RACE
LIVESTRONG
AT THE YMCA
The FREE, research-based
program offers people
affected by cancer a safe,
supportive environment to
participate in physical and
social activities focused on
strengthening the whole
person. It is designed to
help adult cancer survivors
achieve their holistic health
goals. The program also
focuses on the emotional
well-being of survivors and
their families by providing a
supportive “community.”
For more information call
260-422-6488 or email
[email protected].
Central Branch YMCA • Jorgensen Family YMCA • Parkview Family YMCA • Renaissance Pointe YMCA • Wells County Family YMCA • Whitley County Family YMCA • YMCA Child Care Services • YMCA Camp Potawotami • YMCA Youth Service Bureau
FALL II
OCT. 27DEC. 14
REGISTRATION
STARTS FOR
MEMBERS:
OCT. 13
PROGRAM
PARTICIPANTS:
OCT. 20
Program schedules can
be downloaded from your
branch page or picked up
at the front desk.
Questions?
Email [email protected].