I find it quite interesting that this large nonprofit organization that successfully services hundreds of thousands of families and youth will not consider hiring, let alone interview, individuals with extensive backgrounds and experiences from other nonprofit and public service sectors (eg., teachers, parks & recreation folk, youth pastors, cultural center folk, and the like) for mid and top tier management level positions. I can understand promotion from within the ranks, but to close ranks and exclude "outsiders" is somewhat confusing.
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- EIN 94-1156318
- info@ymcasv.org
- 408-351-6400
- 80 Saratoga Avenue Santa Clara CA 95051 USA
- http://www.ymcasv.org/
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Children & Youth, Human Services, Physical Fitness & Community Recreational Facilities, Sports, Young Mens or Womens Associations, Youth Development Programs
Mission: The YMCA of Silicon Valley is committed to strengthening our community by improving the quality of life and inspiring individuals and families to develop their fullest potential in spirit, mind and body.
Geographic areas served: San Francisco Bay Area (South Bay)
Programs: Healthy living - the ymca offers a wide range of programs and services to enable people to live healthier lifestyles. These wellness-based programs focus on exercise, nutrition, stress management, health education, therapeutic activities, avoidance of drug and alcohol abuse, and other specialized needs. A lifelong progression of health related activities, experiences, and education is offered for all ages and abilities. In a welcoming environment, more than 180,000 members receive the support they need to lead a healthier lifestyle. Financial assistance is based on need.
licensed child care and after school programs - it is critical for the healthy development of youth to have physically, emotionally, and educationally stimulating activities available in a safe environment before and after school. The ymca delivers family-centered, values-based activities to more than 6,500 children every day through licensed childcare and after school programs in collaboration with school districts and community organizations. A highly trained staff delivers enriching and affordable programming in a nurturing environment. Financial assistance is based on need.
camping programs / youth, teen and family programs - ymca youth and teen programs foster the development of self-esteem, social skills, physical fitness, character and values, healthy habits, positive attitude, and teamwork. The ymca offers sports, parent-child, leadership and development, and tutoring programs. Day, resident, and specialty camps provide a wide range of opportunities for growth, learning, relationship building, and healthy fun. More than 40,000 youth are served. Families come together to form stronger bonds and healthier lifestyles. Financial assistance is based on need.
other programs consist of rents and inventory sales.