THE FUTURE LOOKS BRIGHT BUT WE CAN'T DO IT WITHOUT YOU!!!

The charitable Mission of the YMCA is to never turn anyone away because they cannot pay a fee.  Our vision is to build strong kids, strong families and strong communities.  The Mission of the YMCA is to put Christian principles into practice trough programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

The Heart of the Valley YMCA serves a five county area that included Madison, Marshall, Morgan, Jackson and Limestone Counties. 

To fulfill our vision YMCA facilities need to be built to provide space, program services and membership opportunities to communities within our service area.

To fulfill our mission, we hope to make sure that everyone who needs affordable childcare and other YMCA services in our area has the opportunity to receive them.

To fulfill our Charitable Mission membership needs to grow to provide the financial foundation and potential donor base to provide the funds to ensure no one is turned away….

To do this we must have the support of the community. You can help by investing in the YMCA capital campaign and Annual Support Campaign.

WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT TO MAKE THIS HAPPEN……

We plan on breaking ground on the Craig and Steven Hogan Family Center YMCA in sometime mid to late August 2008.  Our goal of $6,000,000 is very close to reality as we are at $5,015,000.  In addition the volunteers have taken on the challenge of raising an additional $1,500,000 to insure the YMCA has a 50 meter pool for the community competitive and learn to swim programs.

Your gift, along with the gifts of others will make a real and lasting difference to the youth and families of the Heart of the Valley.

Our success will be reached by equal sacrifices not equal gifts

We offer a variety of ways that you can support the Hogan YMCA:

• A one time donation
• A financial contribution that is billed to you monthly, quarterly or yearly
• A financial commitment (pledge) toward the campaign with payments spread over 3 - 5 years.

There are still naming gift opportunities available and your gift of at least $10,000 will reserve your spot on the donor recognition wall.
      

Cornerstone Gifts $1,000,000 and above
Benefactor Gifts $500,000 - $999,999
Leadership Gifts $250,000 - $499,999
Patron Gifts   $100,000 - $249,999
Major Gifts       $50,000 - $99,999
Founder           $25,000 - $49,999

Hogan YMCA donations can be mailed to:
Heart of the Valley YMCA
120 Holmes Ave, Suite 405
Huntsville, AL 35801
Attn: Hogan YMCA Capital Campaign

HEART OF THE VALLEY YMCA GOALS

• To build character in our children and teens through programs that incorporate the values of CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT and RESPONSIBILITY.
• To improve our quality of life and attract new families and employees through an outstanding YMCA organization, state-of-the-art facilities and programs that meet the needs of the future growth of our business community.
• To maintain programs that exemplify the benefits of living out the virtues of Christian principles.
• To strengthen family relationships through wholesome activities and encourage communication and participation together.
• To ensure the YMCA in our service area is an organization worthy of community support.

18 - 36 MONTH STRATEGIC INITIATIVES 2007 - 2010

OPERATING PRINCIPLES:

• COMMUNITY BASED – While the YMCA will insure its financial well-being by attracting new members and program participants the Association is committed to better serving those not currently served in existing facilities by emphasizing community based programs.
• CONTRIBUTED SUPPORT – While the YMCA must continue to generate substantial income through membership and program fees for operations, it will be more actively engaged in soliciting contributed support from its members and the community to fund vital capital projects and the charitable mission.
• IMPROVED CURRENT FACILITIES/DEVELOP NEW FACILITIES - The YMCA will emphasize improvement to the quality of existing facilities, services and leadership while continuing program expansion to outlying, underserved parts of our community.
• SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPING - Though the YMCA will continue to improve existing programs and facilities at Camp Chalakee, the association is committed to evaluating the level of Special Needs programs and facilities for mentally and physically challenged youth in our service areas and implementing programs and renovations at the camp to fill any service gaps.
• SUBSIDIZED CHILD CARE – The YMCA is committed to expanding its ability to provide financial assistance to economically- disadvantaged family who need affordable child care services.
• CHRISTIAN BASED - Even as the YMCA welcomes people of every faith, the YMCA is directed by Christian values. Individuals are challenged to accept and demonstrate widely accepted Christian principles.

OPERATING PRIORITIES:

• PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT - To strengthen and expand YMCA programs in the areas of seniors, teens, youth with special needs and obese youth while increasing the availability of affordable child care.  Make the YMCA a major “center” for outreach in our community.
• FACILITY RENOVATIONS - To expand and improve the following association facilities:
• Hogan Family YMCA in Madison – Complete successful capital campaign and get the facility built
• Southeast Family Branch YMCA – New outdoor pool/water park; develop a master plan
• Downtown Huntsville Branch – Continue development efforts and have a facility to serve the downtown area.
• Decatur Branch – Continue efforts to get into the Decatur area with programs and service and ultimately a facility.
• Camp Chalakee – Continue to develop plan for serving special needs as well as typical needs children.
• ANNUAL SUPPORT CAMPAIGN - To increase Annual Support to a level that allows us to fully fund child care services and eliminate need for United Way funding – approximate need $180,000 annually…raised $110,00 in 07-08.

SUB-GOALS

• Increase partnerships for community awareness and resource assistance with Huntsville Hospital, Decatur General, Alabama A&M, UAH, churches, private and public schools, Activate America, etc.
• Increase the diversity of our Board of Directors that would mirror the demographics of our community and those we serve.
• Establish relationships with communities not currently being served to expand YMCA services to meet their needs.
• Develop, design and implement a 100 year anniversary celebration for 2010.