East Orange YMCA - Mission Impact

Mission Impact

Mission Impact / Community Benefits

As a Branch of the Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges the East Orange YMCA is part of a powerful Association of members, volunteers and staff who are joined together by a shared passion to strengthen the foundation of the communities we serve. The YMCA is dedicated to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility which, ensures that every individual has access to the essentials needed to learn, grow and thrive. Serving more than 163,000 members and program participants throughout the state of New Jersey the Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges has the long-standing relationships and physical presence not just to promise, but to deliver, lasting personal and social change.

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In 2009 East Orange YMCA was proud to collaborate with the following partners:

Turrell Fund, Orange Orphan Society, NJ SACC, Seton Hall University, Chamber of Commerce, NJ Nets, NJPAC, PepsiCo, JC Penney, East Orange Police Department, NJ Dept. of Children & Families, East Orange Recreation Department, Essex County College, Rutgers University, NJA3, NY Liberty Basketball, Metro Opera House, Orange Rotary Club, Salvation Army, Newark Museum, Holy Trinity, East Orange Senior Services, Isaiah House, Good Life Day Care, NJ Symphony Orchestra, and Department of Corrections.

In addition to our collaborations, the East Orange YMCA provided our facilities to these organizations:

East Orange General Hospital, East Orange School District, Census Bureau, Local Politicians, Senior Citizen Groups, Community Resource Agencies, DYFS, Entrepreneurs, Social Workers/Counselors, Summer Youth Workers, College Students, Summer Camps for Swimming, Tutors, Churches, and Health Departments.

During 2009 the East Orange YMCA was a partner in these community events:

Family Fun Day, Healthy Kids Day, Lights on After School, Annual Family Retreat Day, NJA3 Nets Game Family Night, Historical Black Talent Showcase, NJA3 Step Team Competition, Annual Historical Black College Tour, America On the Move, HS Volunteer Program, Minority Achievers Banquet, Camp Open House, Strong Kids Kick Off Rally, and Gymnastics Showcase Night.

Through our YMCA Mission, Vision, Values the East Orange YMCA was part of building a healthier community with:

Parents–Single/Married, Children, Council Members, Teens, Developmentally Challenged, Seniors, East Orange School Board, Teachers, School Administrators, Community Volunteers, Entrepreneurs, Program Specialists, Consultants, Trainers, Special Needs People, Community Agencies, and Community Officials.

The East Orange YMCA also provided free community programs that included the following activities:

Pioneering Healthier Communities, CATCH After School Activities, and Experience.com Job placement Ads.