2014 Annual Report
Here to stay,
Here to grow.
2014 was a year of growth for the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit. With an unwavering dedication to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, we made great strides in bringing our cause to life throughout Metro Detroit.
We welcomed Scott Landry as our 13th CEO. Scott’s 20-year career with the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit gives him the insight and experience to successfully lead the Y in its role as a cause-driven organization. Under Scott’s leadership, our staff is taking an even more focused approach on creating positive change in the community.
At the Y, we continue to demonstrate that we are here to fulfill many of the needs that exist in Southeast Michigan. In 2014, our 18 branches and overnight camps served 90,000 individuals. More than 3,500 children thrived in summer day camp and childcare. Girls on the Run and STRIDE taught confidence and character to 934 more kids than in 2013. We awarded $1.4 million in financial assistance to our neighbors in need, and we engaged over 10,000 volunteers.
Why is what we do important? Because individuals across Metropolitan Detroit face struggles every day. Youth from low-income families don’t dream big in the summer when their experiences are limited to their backyards. Many Detroit-area teens lack access to real-world career situations. Children with special needs should have access to more activities that empower them or provide them with a sense of independence. Some of the most vulnerable individuals in our community need our help.
The Y is overcoming these issues by nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility. At our core, we help people live better lives.
Will Erken
53rd Board Chair
Scott Landry
13th President and CEO
For Youth Development
Nurturing the potential of every child and teen.
From a kid with ‘the horse bug’
to a career as an equine vet.
In 2014,
We provided free preschool for a year for students from economically disadvantaged families through a $100,000 Great Start Readiness Program grant.
We provided opportunities for 234 kids with special needs to stay active at our YMCAs through adaptive fitness programs.
Camp Ohiyesa and Camp Nissokone helped 1,296 children unplug and connect to each other and nature during summer camp.
Detroit Swims saved hundreds of lives, one swim lesson at a time, with over 1,000 youth learning critical water safety skills in 2014.
Through Girls on the Run and STRIDE, we helped nurture the self-esteem of over 2,000 children through 10 weeks of life lessons taught through running, all while building the motivation necessary to complete a celebratory 5K.
Our day camps and child care centers throughout our association gave $100,000 in scholarships so thousands of children and their families could experience quality, safe, and affordable care.
Y Arts gave more than 300 children art instruction by arranging artists to teach in local schools. Y Arts also provided visual and performing arts to the community, with over 20 performances and exhibitions performed for audiences at our own Marlene Boll Theatre and Emerging Artists Gallery.
Jeremy Shaba’s love of horses came at an early age. He says he caught “the horse bug” the first time he set foot in the barn at YMCA Camp Nissokone in Oscoda.
“It became apparent how much I loved being at Nissokone and riding when I would find myself dreaming of my home away from home, the people, and the horses during the months in between summers,” he says.
Nissokone has almost always been a part of his life. His camp history dates back to 1993, when he was 4 and attended family camp. He went to sleepaway camp at age 8 and continued every summer until he became a counselor at 16. He remained a counselor for three summers and then was promoted to ranch director for two summers.
During one summer at sleepaway camp, the ranch director gave Jeremy a project horse to work on named Beau. It was a new horse that the camp had just gotten but it wasn’t quite steady enough for campers who had never ridden before.
“For three summers, I rode him and worked on making him a better horse. Every summer I came back, I was so excited to see him and continue growing together,” he says.
Jeremy eventually bought Beau and brought him home, where they continued growing together and going on wild adventures.
Today Jeremy advises the ranch program at Camp Nissokone and attempts to make it back to camp whenever he can.
“Nissokone has had a major impact on my life. It has shaped who I am as an individual, taught me how to be a leader, how to deal with conflict resolution, and how to work in a team,” Jeremy says.
It has also carved his career path. Jeremy graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College this spring and has taken a job as an equine veterinarian in Lexington, Kentucky. His studies have brought him on externships all over the United States and around the world, with recent trips to Northern Ireland and Dubai.
He credits Camp Nissokone on his blog, jeremyshaba.com, where he writes about all of his adventures as a veterinary student. “After my time at Nissokone, I knew that horses would somehow always be a part of my life,” he says.
And for those who have never been to summer camp, Jeremy offers his advice: “You will never understand what it is like, and I will never be able to adequately explain the magnitude of its effect. For those who ever felt bullied or felt like they didn’t fit in, that all goes away at summer camp. You can be whoever you want to be and you are not judged at all. All of your cabin mates will bring new ideas and perspectives to your group dynamic. It’s the diverse group of people coming together and forming a tight knit group that makes camp at Nissokone so special.
Drive up the driveway to camp and roll down your windows. Take a deep breath and realize that you have just entered one of the most beautiful places on earth. The smell of camp is something that I have dreams about. The white pines hanging tall over the driveway as you pass by. The breeze of the lake blows through your hair and provides a much needed cool down on a hot summer day. You close your eyes and instantly all of your senses become heightened. The smell of the trees, the breeze off the lake blowing through the leaves, and the sun shining down on your skin. It’s utopia.
That’s what camp does for me and I think it can do the same for you. I know that leaving your family and friends for one to two weeks can be very scary, especially when you are going someplace brand new. The hardest part of the journey will be getting on the bus. Once you do that, you will never look back. I promise! Prepare to make memories and friendships that will last a lifetime.”
For Healthy Living
Improving Metropolitan Detroit’s health and well-being.
A lesson beyond bootcamp.
In 2014,
175 families strengthened their relationship by participating in Adventure Guides.
Through our association?s memberships, we introduced hundreds of community members to the Y and helped them achieve their health goals.
With 57 families camping with the Y in 2014, our family camps at YMCA Camps Ohiyesa and Nissokone brought more families together than in years past.
6,039 seniors stayed physically and socially active in group health and wellness programs.
Leslie Hare, a health educator at Lincoln Park High School, lives by the mantra “practice what you preach,” especially as it relates to teaching. She didn’t anticipate that the mantra would lead her to Parris Island for recruit training with the Marine Corps.
Her journey to boot camp began when a recruiter visited Leslie’s students to explain opportunities the Marines can offer today’s young adults. He mentioned that teachers had the opportunity to attend a boot camp experience that allowed them to get a taste for life as a Marine recruit, and Leslie’s students were listening intently.
“My students took it as their personal mission to constantly nag me and even approached my boss about my being gone for a few days to be able to attend,” Leslie said.
A few weeks later, the sergeant was on the phone, informing her that she had a spot if she wanted one.
“My students used their persuasiveness again to remind me of all of the times I told them to take healthy risks, to expand their comfort zones, to grow through life-changing experiences, and I said yes to the sergeant,” she said.
She was nervous. Her personal fitness was going to be put to the test, and by Marines no less. She called the Downriver Family YMCA, where she was a member. She scheduled an hour of personal training with Mary Reed.
“I was beyond grateful and thoroughly exhausted – as well as sore – after an hour,” she said. “YMCA trainers know their stuff!”
She continued to build her strength and endurance, both in personal training and on her own at the Y. When she made it to boot camp, she found herself to be more prepared than others.
“The obstacles were insane and really hard,” she said. “While I didn’t execute them flawlessly, I was able to keep up with my peers and survive. I call that success.” Leslie’s Y story goes beyond boot camp.
“The fact is, as appreciative as I am to the YMCA for its assistance in the preparation for boot camp, that pales in comparison to my gratitude for their programs for my immediate family,” she said.
In October 2013, Leslie’s dad received life-shattering news: He had cancer. He was 59 and lived a fairly active lifestyle. His odds of survival were unfavorable, and he was in for the fight of his life.
“Dad joined the YMCA to get his fitness up to par as he battled chemo, radiation, and eventually faced the surgery he knew was coming,” Leslie said. “Some days we would walk the track, and when he was feeling weak from his treatments, we did the stationary bikes together. Dad became more comfortable at the YMCA and grew to love it. He would even come on days I couldn’t make it and then proudly text me his mileage accomplished for some much-needed encouragement.”
In February of 2014, he completed his surgery. Leslie credits prayer, family support, treatments and surgery, and the routine he developed at the YMCA for his survival.
“He beat some very grave odds and I will forever be grateful,” she said.
“Looking back, I know that even years from now I will always value those walks on the track with Dad,” Leslie said. “Some of our deepest and most meaningful conversations about life, dreams, fears, goals, and family were had between Dad and I on that track at the YMCA.”
In 2014,
Starting in September 2014, the Carls Family YMCA partnered with Meals on Wheels to transform the Y into a place for food and fellowship, serving 360 meals to seniors in and around Milford.
In partnership with Samaritan Homes and Y-USA, we served over 70,000 healthy meals and snacks at over 20 locations throughout Metropolitan Detroit.
We celebrated Camp Nissokone’s 100th birthday, marking a century of preservation of this historic camp ground.
We secured over $3 million in grants and contributions so everyone — regardless of age, income or background — has opportunities to learn, grow and thrive.
SWIFT, our Sexual Wellness Information for Teens program, presented over 1,000 abstinence-based sex education workshops to more than 7,000 youth across Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties to youth ages 11-15.
We engaged over 1,000 volunteers in service. We gave neighbors the opportunity to improve their communities through service as board members, mentors, painters, ground keepers, coaches, tutors and more.
By Meghan Pennisi, Member of the South Oakland Family YMCA
Our Royal Oak home, like so many others in Oakland County, experienced devastating damage from the August 2014 flood. On August 11, rain steadily filled our street, then our back and front yards, and finally invaded our basement. I watched water burst from my laundry room drain, push a door open into the play room, and quickly cover the carpeting. I never imagined that the water would rise as high as it did. By the time we carried the kids out of the house around 9 p.m., the basement was submerged under 8 feet of water. Water also began to seep under the front door, flooded our garage and the car trapped inside, and poured into our family room through the exterior doors, destroying the hardwood floor.
The days that followed the flood were a blur of panic, stress, loss and hard work. The salvage and clean up process was exhausting and disgusting. We were left with no hot water, phone, TV, internet, or air conditioning for weeks. The house was filled with an awful stench and the yard was awash with contaminated residue left by flood water.
For our family, the South Oakland Family YMCA was a haven. First, we came to satisfy our most basic needs and used the locker rooms to shower ourselves and our 3- and 6-year-old children. The staff and fellow members were sympathetic and generous, and we all commiserated about the local destruction. Once we returned to some normalcy, the Y provided a comforting environment where we found solace in our familiar routines. Exercising provided mental relief from emotional strain and strengthened my endurance and sanity. My regular boot camp and spinning classes, in particular, offered the support of steadfast and strong women with whom I have formed wonderful friendships.
In addition to supporting my family’s overall well-being, the Y also worked fast and generously to provide members with practical and timely assistance. The Y distributed $25 Home Depot gift cards to help members tackle the financial strain of their clean up and rebuilding. Flood buckets were offered to victims, providing gloves, masks, detergents and trash bags so families could get through daily life in our battered homes. We were using those supplies at a rapid rate, at a time when basics, such as garbage bags and bleach, were sold out at all local stores. These thoughtful gifts saved us money and time.
For our family, this Y went above and beyond community outreach and helped us in a very personal way. Our daughter’s 6th birthday party was scheduled to take place in our backyard just 2 weeks after the flood. The RSVPs were in and Caitlin was looking forward to playing with her friends on a slip-and-slide in the backyard. Our yard, however, was a soggy, muddy mess, and even if the yard was in order, in the days prior to the party, our family room was stripped down to the subfloor, we still had dehumidifiers and air movers throughout the house, and the odor left from the flood was overpowering. It was no place for 20 6-year-old girls. As I desperately considered options for a party elsewhere, with 100 other more-pressing matters at hand, everyone told me I should cancel the party. People would understand. But my 6-year-old would not understand. The flood had already forced us to cancel a family vacation to visit her cousins in NY, and she lost all of her toys and games in the basement. I did not want her to face another disappointment.
With only a week left before the scheduled event, I decided to ask if the Y rented out space for parties. To my relief, my inquiry was met with encouragement and enthusiasm on the part of the Y staff to make Caitlin’s party happen. The staff not only accommodated our group with less than a week’s notice, but they went out of their way to facilitate a smooth set up, even on a Sunday, and gave us full access to furniture and equipment at no charge. At a time when everything in our lives was spinning out of control, the Y allowed us to throw our daughter a fantastic birthday party. It provided us a carefree and secure environment during a time when our house was far from it. The Y saved Caitlin’s birthday!
The Y has been like a home-away-from-home to me since we first joined 5 years ago, but in the days after the flood, I felt especially welcome and well-cared for here. I continue to be overwhelmed with gratitude to the people that make up the South Oakland Y.
2014 Financial Report
for the period ended December 31, 2014
Operating Activities
| Support & Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Contributions & Special Events | $ 1,669,083 |
| Membership Dues | 15,081,187 |
| Program Fees | 12,263,963 |
| Educational Services | 7,347,498 |
| Grants | 2,414,214 |
| Other | 1,533,429 |
| Total Operating Revenue | 40,309,374 |
| Expense | |
|---|---|
| Personnel | 24,016,448 |
| Occupancy | 6,273,878 |
| Program | 5,834,408 |
| Other | 1,816,959 |
| Total Operating Expense | 37,941,693 |
| Net Income from Operating Activities | 2,367,681 |
Non-Operating Activities
| Capital & Other Contributions | 267,191 |
| Investment Activity | 429,207 |
| Interest Expense | (612,234) |
| Depreciation Expense | (2,915,467) |
| Other | (644,456) |
| Net Loss from Non Operating Activities | (3,475,759) |
| Net Income/(Loss) | ($1,108,078) |
It has been a year of transition and growth for the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit. A change in leadership, a new debt structure and banking partners, and a focus on sharing our mission-driven purpose. More change is on the horizon. In the second half of 2014, we engaged a new software company to enhance our member experience and launch our online presence into the 21st century. We are set to go live with the member management software system in August of 2015, and the opportunities that come with these changes are both demanding and exciting.
During these changes, we remain steadfast in our dedication to meet the financial goals of the organization. We’re thrilled to announce that in 2014, we strengthened operating results and met debt covenant requirements under our new financing arrangement. For the second year in a row, we were able to invest more into one of our greatest assets — our staff. We implemented a merit increase again in 2014 and delivered on those increases one month earlier than we did in 2013.
Additionally, membership dues and program fees continued to grow, with high quality activities such as summer camp, after school care and personal training leading the way. Girls on the Run and STRIDE increased by 69 percent; this success demonstrates that we are filling a giant need in the community by providing kids with lifelong lessons of self-worth and overcoming obstacles through exercise. Overall, our association’s growth signals that we are impacting more lives by serving more individuals through our work in the community.
Looking ahead, we know that adaptability is critical to our organization’s success and we will continue to change for improvement. The launch of our member management software in 2015 is a significant milestone, as it will give our members an easy and enjoyable experience every time they interact with our Y. This, and many of the other changes happening throughout the Y, helps us to advance our mission. We are excited about the path forward.
Thank you,
Steve Kurmas
Finance Committee Chair
Michelle Kotas
Chief Financial Officer
Our Volunteer Leadership
Officers
Chairman of the Board:
William Erken
Vice Chairman:
James Nicholson
Vice Chairman:
Michael McInerney
Treasurer:
Steven Kurmas
Secretary:
Scott Landry
Immediate Past Chairman:
Ronald Deneweth
Members-at-large
- David Allen
- Sabah Ammouri
- William Baer
- Paul Balas
- John Bamberger
- Tom Borg
- Wayne Bradley, Sr.
- Daniel Bretz
- Evelyn Caise
- Jeanne Carlson
- John Carter
- Brian Cloutier
- Mary Corrado
- Anthony Cracchiolo
- Matthew Cullen
- Ahmad Ezzeddine, Ph.D
- Burton Farbman
- Jay Farner
- Raymond Finocchio
- Gary Forhan
Branch Chair, YMCA Camping Services - Wendy Foss
- Ronald Gantner
- Marita Grobbel
- Sandra Hermanoff
- Amy Hochkammer
Branch Chair, Birmingham Family YMCA - Pearl Holforty
- Patricia Hubbell
Branch Chair, Boll Family YMCA - Eric Huffman
Branch Chair, Metro Youth YMCA - Larry Johnson
- Kyle Kerbawy
- Marshall Kleven
Branch Chair, Livonia Family YMCA - Pete Kowalski
- Brad Kreiner
- Arthur Kubert
- Daniel Langlois
- Elaine Lewis
- Ben Maibach, III
- Maria Martinez
Branch Chair, Lakeshore Family YMCA - Erik Meier
Branch Chair, South Oakland Family YMCA - James Mestdagh
- Edward (Chip) Miller
- Grant Morisette
- Joseph Mullany
- James Nicholson
- Arthur Nitzsche
- Karen O’Donoghue
- Michael Ottaway
- Venus Randle
Branch Chair, North Oakland Family YMCA - Carl Rashid, Jr.
- Carl Roehling
- Paula Roman
- Scott Russell
Branch Chair, Plymouth Family YMCA - Dennis Rutkowski
Branch Chair, Downriver Family YMCA - James Scapa
- Tom Schumm
- Bernard Silverstone
- Jennifer VanHorn
- Dwight Vincent
- Gail Bernard von Staden
- Susan Webb
- Sean Werdlow
- Alan Whitman
- Steve Youtz
Branch Chair, Carls Family YMCA - Al Zander
Branch Chair, Farmington Family YMCA
Non-Metropolitan Board Members Serving on Committees of the Metropolitan YMCA Board
- Richard Aginian
- Paula Brown
- Rick Bartlette
- Dennis Dust
- Frederick Karn
- Jennifer Guariniello
- Mike Heatley
- Clare Kabel
- Mike Kollver
- Mark R. Lezotte
- Gary Marowske
- Kim McAuliffe
- Pamela Melvin
- Kevin Morin
- RoseAnn Nicolai’
- Nancy A. Peters
- Kevin M Prather
- Robert Roy, Jr.
- Ken Rutyna
- Jennifer L. Village
Leadership Staff
Our Officers
Scott Landry
President and CEO
Scott Walters
Executive Vice President/COO
Michelle Kotas
Senior Vice President/CFO
Latitia McCree
Senior Vice President of Mission Resources/CDO
Lorie Uranga
Senior Vice President of Properties and Purchasing
Alison Bailey
Senior Vice President of Human Resources
Darcie West
Senior Vice President of Association Business Systems
Chad Creekmore
Vice President of Membership and Marketing
Lynette Simmons
Vice President of Mission Resources
John Harris
Vice President of Branch Operations
Lisa Mullin
Vice President of Finance/Controller
Branch Leadership
Tony Pecoraro
Birmingham Family YMCA Executive Director
Kristofer Stimac
Boll Family YMCA Executive Director
Bart Reed
Carls Family YMCA Executive Director
Doreen Durandetto
District Vice President,
Downriver Family YMCA Executive Director
Laura Perlowski
District Vice President,
Farmington Family YMCA Executive Director
Andrea Strutz
Lakeshore Family YMCA Operations Director
Brian Wolverton
Livonia Family YMCA Executive Director
Rheanne Suszek
Macomb Family YMCA Executive Director
Chris King
North Oakland Family YMCA Executive Director
Sage Hegdal
Plymouth Family YMCA Executive Director
Kyle Anderson
South Oakland Family YMCA Executive Director
Steve Heiny
YMCA Camp Ohiyesa Executive Director
Ryan Mertz
YMCA Camp Nissokone Executive Director
Margaret Edwartowski
Y Arts Director
Nicole Richard
Metro Youth YMCA Executive Director
Tricia Hamzik
Y Reach Executive Director
Our 2014 Donors
Helping us grow
Heritage Club
Members of the Heritage Club provide financial stability for the Y either through a current gift or an estate plan to the YMCA Endowment Fund. These generous contributions will support the Y for generations to come. We can’t thank the Heritage Club members enough for their generosity and vote of confidence in the bright future of the Y.
Chairman’s Club
Chairman’s Club members strengthen the Y by giving an annual campaign gift of $1,000 or more. The Y uses these generous donations to give everyone an opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. Chairman’s Club members’ contributions help the Y create meaningful, enduring impact right here in our community.
2014 Heritage Club
Platinum Preserving Purpose
- Deborah and John Bamberger
- Marlene and John Boll
- Kristine and James Mestdagh
Gold Building Assets To Build Strong Communities
- Collene and David Allen
- Darrene and Bill Baer
- Robert Bollens
- Bunny and John Brooks
- Cathi Duchon and Reid Thebault
- Betty J. Emmert
- Suzy and Burton Farbman
- Diane and Larry Johnson
- Barbara and Ben Maibach
- Lorene and Ben Maibach
- Ann and James Nicholson
- Dan Maier
- Kathleen and Gary Marowske
- Karen and Gary Unruh
- Jennifer and Brad VanderBrug
- Cynthia and Dwight Vincent
Silver For Healthy Lifestyles
- Elaine and Frederick Adams
- Joanne Dunn
- Lynne Hensel and Larry Kameya
- Marlene and Scott Landry
- Stanford Stoddard
- Lorie and John Uranga
- William Woodburn
Bronze Responding to the Needs of the Community
- Norma and William Anderson
- John and Joanne Carter
- Jean Frankel
- Steven Harms
- Sheldon Hayes
- Kyle Kerbawy
- Dori and Dan Penning
- Denise and Lyle Tyler
Copper Building Relationships
- Phyllis and Robert Clark
- Marsha Goode
- Deborah Grant
- Pearl and Clifford Holforty
- Katherine and William Halbert
- Brad Kreiner
- Patricia and Frank Mrachina
- Kathryn and Robert Putnam
- Betty and Russell Reynolds
Patron For Social Responsibility
- Paul Alandt
- Marcia and Eric Booth
- Wendy and Scott Bowmar
- June and William Crews
- Linda and Tyrone Davenport
- Carol and Robert Davis
- Ronald Deneweth
- Nancy Haapaniemi
- Eleanor and William Hartley
- Joan and Ken Isherwood
- Candace Law
- Janet and Dave Lemon
- Bella Marshall
- Audrianne and Joseph Moceri
- Gina and Jeff Peterson
- Irving Rose
- Edwin Smart
- Emily and John Solosy
- Minnie Stovall
- Patricia and Andrew Swiecki
- Julia and Robert Vokac
Benefactor For Youth Development
- Kenneth Aird
- James Alexander
- Ann Aliber
- Lecester Allen
- Jean and Neil Allen
- Bonnie and Greg Ambrose
- Sharon Arthur
- Peter Bandoni
- Beth Bania
- Cheryl Barkovich
- Robert Bass
- Alvin Bates Sr.
- Marion Beck
- Edward Bedikian
- Rose Berberian
- John Booth
- Fern Bosshard
- Susan Brooks
- Richard Bugno
- Claudia and Tommie Burton
- Mary Ann and Kevin Bush
- Evelyn Caise
- James Cameron
- Scott Cameron
- Nancy and Clark Carnaby
- Ada and James Castleman
- Barbara Chase
- Ann Clark
- Diane and David Comfort
- Robert Conrad
- Marion Corwell Shertzer
- Dan Cowan
- Betty and E.L. Cox
- Richard Cramer
- Natalie and Charles Critchley
- Linda and James Davy
- Ann and Daniel DeBoer
- Sharon and Robert Densmore
- Clara and Michael Dixon
- Lawanas and Douglas Doggett
- Christine and James Donahue
- Douglas Dossin
- Linda Draper
- Doreen and Dennis Durandetto
- Barbara and Richard DuRei
- Nancy and William DuRoss
- Mary and Pete Ellas
- Emma and William Evans
- Nancy and Benedict Evola
- David Fisher
- Christine Frescoln
- Deborah and James Fritsch
- James Fuqua
- Sherri and Laurence Gelman
- Mona and Donald Graham
- Deborah Grant
- Albert Guierrez Jr.
- Madeline and George Haddad
- Scott Hankins
- John Harlan
- Earl Harvey
- David Heiser
- Sandy and Michael Hermanoff
- Semone Hirs
- Teresa and John Hudson
- Mary and Robert Hunter
- James Jackson
- James Johnston
- William Jones
- Karen and Stephen Jones
- Gwendolyn Jordan
- Clare and Jerry Kabel
- Debbie and Tony Kaiser
- Fred and Catherine Karn
- Pauline King
- Leslie and Walter King
- Darlene and Carroll Knight
- Fred Knorr
- Bonnie and Albert Koch
- Rhonda and Nicholas Kouri
- Dorothy and Joseph Kovacs
- Brenda and Brian Krause
- Bernice and Robert Lakatos
- Rebecca and Keith Lands
- Chuck Law
- Irma and Robert Lea
- Toni and Gerald Lee
- Sydney and George Lentz
- Lindiwe Lester
- Charles Lindquist
- Dianna and Charles Lowther
- Patricia and Curtis Lundy
- Judy MacGregor
- Carmen Martinez
- Mary Mateja
- Jaqueline and Randy McNeil
- Sharon and Irwin Meisel
- Kim and Clarence Meltzer
- Patty and Chip (Edward) Miller
- Wima and George Montle
- Claudia Morcom
- Judith and Thomas Mulraney
- Janet Murray
- Robert Murray
- Joseph Nance
- Donald Nelson
- Marilyn and Donald Niehaus
- James Nordlie
- Sandra and Michael Novak
- Suzanne and Charles Nunn
- Linda and Michael Olejarczyk
- Carol and Bill Oliphant
- Barbara and Jack Otto
- Carolyn and Mark Owens
- Roberta and Michael Paquette
- Sharon Peterson
- Stanley Petitpren
- Manuel Pierson
- Andrea and Doug Rasmussen
- Ron Rebert
- Michelle and Randy Redmond
- Shirley and John Richardson
- Shirley and Charles Ritter
- Violet Roth
- Janet Rouseff
- Anne and Milos Saravolatz
- Dawn Schluter
- Denise and Robert Schwiring
- Jacquelyn and William Scott
- Hwa and Kenneth Stacy
- Janet and Louis Steigerwald
- John Sullivan
- Margaret Tobin
- Joyce vonDrehle
- Ellen and John Wagner
- Trunella and Emmett Watson
- Lucile Watts
- Susan Webb
- Joane and Russel Wells
- Patricia and C. Howard Wendel
- Susan and Michael Wheeler
- Jane Willard
- Edward Williams
- Karl Zeigler
- Carman Adams Fund
- Ann and Carmen Adams Fund
- John Copeland Fund
- Jon Grant Fund
- Legacy Fund
- Moon Fund
- Sam Harris Fund
- Pearl and Clifford Holforty Lyman Fund
- Reid S. Thebault Fund
- Marge Torok Fund
- James A. Tuck Fund
- Karen and Gary Unruh Fund
- C. G. Wood Fund
2014 Chairman’s Club
Leadership Circle
- Harman/Becker Automotive Systems
- DTE Energy Foundation
- United Way For Southeastern Michigan
- John & Marlene Boll Foundation
- Farmington Youth Assistance
- Delta Air Lines Foundation
- Ford Motor Company Fund
- Delta Air Lines
- PVS Chemicals, Inc.
- Mr. Marc E. Jackson and Ms. Beth Hagenlocker
- City Connect Detroit
- Numatics Inc
- General Motors Foundation
- Lear Corporation
- Gamma Phi Beta Foundation
- Pepsi Bottling Group
- Mr. John C. Carter
- Tom Holzer Ford
- Mrs. Sandra Hermanoff
- Charter One Foundation
- Precor
- The Wilcox Foundation
- Robert Bosch Corporation
- PNC Foundation
- Altair Engineering Inc
- Chicken of the Sea International
- Mr. Bernard B. Silverstone
- Insight Network Logistics
- Mr. Paul M. Balas
- Ms. Susan M. Webb
- Phillip and Eizabeth Filmer Memorial Tr
- Lyon Family Foundation
- North Bros. Ford, Inc.
- Mr. and Mrs. Scott and Marlene Landry
- The June & Cecil McDole Charitable
- Mr. William P. Baer
- PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
- Mr. William A. Erken
- Mr. Ronald A. Deneweth
- Bedrock Real Estate Services
- Mr. Marc E. Jackson
- Mr. and Ms. Daniel J. Maier
- Ms. Cathi G. Duchon and Mr. Reid S. Thebault
- Shelden Fund
- Helen L. Kay Charitable Private Foundation
- Eagle Ottawa, LLC
- Ralph L & Winifred Polk Foundation
- Arman Foundation
- Mr. Benjamin C. Maibach III
- Mr. James M. Nicholson
- Mr. James R. Scapa
- Quicken Loans
- Farmington/Farmington Hills Foundation for Youth & Families
- WalMart Foundation
- Miners Den Inc.
- Mr. and Mrs. Matthew P. Cullen
- Mr. Jay D. Farner
- Mr. James B. Nicholson
- Ms. Adriana Vlasic
- Livonia Community Foundation
- UAW- Ford
- Dollar General Literacy Foundation
- Sandler Training
- Ms. Mary Corrado
- Mr. John J. Hern Jr.
- Dwight and Cynthia Vincent
- Ms. Lauren K. Checkley
- Gary L. Unruh
- Mrs. Doreen K. Durandetto
- Mr. Gary D. Forhan
- Mr. Steven E. Kurmas
- Mr. and Mrs. Greg Kosmatka
- Mr. Sabah N. Ammouri
- Mr. Arthur J. Kubert
- Zubor Buick
- Dick Genthe Chevrolet
Chairman’s Club
- Detroit Golf Club Swim Team
- Brown Paper Tickets LLC
- Beaumont Hospital
- St. Mary Mercy Hospital
- Bright House Networks
- Hanover Insurance Group Foundation
- KPMG LLP
- Autism Speaks
- Mr. Richard Gallerani
- Mr. Lawrence C. John
- Mr. Alex Linebrink
- Mr. Alan D. Whitman CPA
- Kensington Community Church
- The Lyle Tyler Family
- Mr. Mrs. Steve Youtz
- Thomas Foundation
- Mrs. Freda A. Ditto
- Wayne State University
- Mr. Randal Busick
- Sutar-Sutaruk-Meyer Foundation
- William G. and Myrtle E. Hess Charitable Trust
- Verizon
- Sullivan & Son
- Level One Bank
- Birmingham Optimist Club
- Target Corporation
- BBD Boosters Inc.
- Southgate Ford, Inc.
- Chrysler Foundation
- Mr. Richard J. Bugno
- Mr. Bill Emerson
- Ramti Devi Gupta Foundation
- Dr. and Mr. Kari Hortos
- The Karn Family
- Mr. Peter Kowalski
- Mr. Daniel L. Langlois
- Mr. and Mrs. James T. Mestdagh
- Mr. Joseph Mullany
- Mr. and Mrs. Carl Rashid Jr.
- Carl and Barbara Roehling
- Mrs. Lisa Senac
- Born And Raised Detroit
- Ms. Lois Arnott
- Mrs. Laura Perlowski
- The Chrysler Foundation
- Mrs. Julie A. Horvath
- Rotary of Southgate
- Mr. Robert Kegerreis
- Ms. Latitia McCree
- Mrs. Venus Randle
- Come Together Foundation
- Mrs. Evelyn Caise
- Mrs. Darcie West
- Mrs. Mary A. Reed
- Huron Valley State Bank
- Greg and Karen Kateff
- Kiwanis Club of Shorewood
- Mrs. Doris Landry-Kruse
- Lorie and John Uranga
- Farmington YMCA-Adventure Guides
- Mr. Brian Wolverton
- Majestic Theatre Center, Inc.
- Elmira L. Rhein Family Foundation
- Detroit Meeting Rooms, Inc
- Milford Rotary Foundation
- Mr. & Mrs. Rick DuRei
- Mr. and Mrs. Ronald J. Gantner
- Ms. Jean E. Kummler
- Chuck and Paula Lund
- Mr. Edward J. Miller
- Mrs. Gretchen D. Mosher Anderson
- Ms. Abigail Sigal
- Mr. James A. Fuqua
- The Amerman-Vogel Family
- Mr. Gregory Wernette
- Ms. Alison C Bailey
- Northville Youth Assistance
- The Parker Family
- Mr. David J. Zainea
- Mr. and Mrs. John M. Harris
- Ms. Sharon J. Peterson-Moshenko
- Mr. Bartholomew Reed
- Northville Youth Assistance
- Mr. Kevin Morin
- Dr. and Mrs. Mark Vanderkaay
- Ms. Darlene S. Vasi
- Mr. Austin Black, II
- Mrs. and Dr. Linda L. Brooks
- Ms. Jeanne Carlson
- Mr. Paul J. Gambka
- Dr. Patrice L. Harold
- Mr. Kyle C. Kerbawy
- Ms. Patricia A. Rossiter
- Mr. Bertrand T. Weening
- Mr. Kyle Anderson
- Mr. Christopher R. King
- Mrs. Michelle L. Kotas
- Ms. Wendy Foss
- Go Comedy! Improve Theater, Llc
- Mrs. Lisa Mullin
- Mr. Brad M. Kreiner CFP
- Mr. Chad T. Creekmore
- Diann and Andrew Dincolo
- Ms. Kristin D. Essary
- Moreno Family
- Mr. Arthur A. Nitzsche
- Mr. Michael Ottaway
- Mr. John Richardson
- Mrs. Carolyn Sadowski
- Aquatic Source, LLC
- Mr. Garrett Steele and Family
- Mr. Joshua D. Landefeld
- Mr. Jeffrey D. McIntyre Jr.
- Red Run Golf Club
- Mr. Richard Potchynok
- Trivelloni Asset Management
- Uhy Advisors Mi, Inc.
- Vertical Construction Corp.
- Fraternal Order Of Eagles
- Digital Documents Store
- Americus Coney and Grill
- Mindfield
- Shore to Shore Community Federal Credit Union
- Salco Products, Inc.
- Farmington/Farmington Hills Education Foundation
- Oakland County Credit Union
- WalMart #5842
- Farmington Area Jaycees
- DTE Energy
- Community Choice Credit Union
- Walmart #2631
- Livonia Rotary Charitable Foundation
- Sellers Auto Group
- Farmington Area Goodfellows
- Fidelity Charitable Fund
- Gandol, Inc.
- Holiday Market
- M J Whelan Contruction
- Livonia High Nooners Lions Club
- Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
- Dean Sellers Ford
- Baker College Of Mt. Clemens
- First Merit Bank
- MASCO Corporation
- Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital
- Auto Club Group
- Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital
- Blackwell Ford, Inc.
- Michigan First Credit Union
- Matilda R. Wilson Fund
- Haggerty Development Company
- North Oakland Waves
- Community Foundation for SE MI
- World Heritage Foundation
- Law Office of Jack W. Bolling, PC
- Global Automotive Alliance
- All American Bail Bond Agency, LLC
- Chemico Systems
- Suburban Motors Company Inc.
- Don & Donna Adams
- David & Colleen
- Mr. Peter A. Barnes
- Mr. Timothy Birkmeier
- Mr. Curtis Boyd
- Mr. Gerald Breen
- Mr. and Mrs. David Carroll
- Mr. Anthony P. Cracchiolo
- Linda and Charles Crawford
- Mr. Charles Crawford
- Mrs. Margaret Davey
- Mr. Thomas J. Delaura
- Mrs. Lorraine Derisley
- Ms. Elizabeth Deutch
- Mr. Robert J. Diehl Jr.
- Mr. Patrick M. Dohany
- Ms. Kerry E. Doman
- Mr. Raymond L. Finocchio
- Mr. Jason Freeman
- Mr. French
- Mrs. Sherri H. Gelman
- Mr. James Gerlach
- Mr. David Gerlach
- Ms. Violet Gintsis
- Ms. Annisa Haidar
- Mrs. Sharna D. Hatcher
- Ms. Kathleen Hickey
- Mr. Michael Holycross
- Mrs. Patricia Hubbell
- Mr. and Mrs. Addison E Igleheart
- Mr. and Ms. Larry L. Johnson
- Mr. Lawrence J. Kearney Jr.
- Mr. Stephen Kiluk
- Mr. Troy L. Kincaid Sr.
- Mr. Ross Kogel
- Mrs. Stella M. Koshkarian
- Horse Blanket Headquarters, Brad and Rita Krause
- Ms. Shawn Krause
- Stephani and Erik Labelle
- Mr. Shawn Lewis-Lakin
- Manick Family
- Mr. Mrs. Jeff MIcallef
- Mr. and Mrs. Rajeev Mittal
- Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Muir
- Mrs. Susan Nanry
- Mr. and Ms. Robert L Nisonger
- Mr. Ray Okonski
- Mrs. Kelsey L. Paulus Shufflebarger
- Ms. Yvonne Peake and Mr. Michael Glagola
- Brian and Theresa Rich
- Mr. James M. Robbins
- Dennis & Mary Jo Rutkowski
- Mr. Graham Skidmore
- Mr. Carl F. Stafford
- Mr. Charles A. Stramecki
- Lanise and Wade Stufft
- Mr. John E. Sullivan
- The Terrill Family
- Mr. Antonio Trivelloni
- Ms. Thelma Ullrich
- Mrs. Barbara C. Van Dusen
- Mr. Terry J. Woychowski
- Ms. Barbara L. Yahn
- Mr. and Mrs. Gary D. Zanley
- Mr. Mickie C. Lee
- Mr. and Mrs. Scott Walters
- City of Mount Clemens
- Mrs. Christy Kondogiani
- Ms. Susan Brandon
- Alris USA
- Stonebridge Financial
- Farmington Public Schools
Every effort has been made to ensure these lists are correct and complete.
If you have questions or concerns regarding this list, please contact us online.
How you can help us strengthen Southeast Michigan
Grow with Us
2014 was an amazing year. YMCA staff, board and community supporters helped our YMCA raise over $1.3 million for our Annual Campaign. These dollars helped improve the lives of more than 5,000 young people and their families. Below is a snapshot of our community impact.
Specifically, our donor’s generosity helped save 1,000 young lives by teaching school-age boys and girls to be safe around water. This is critical because drowning is a leading cause of accidental death among children.
Over 200 youth living with physical or cognitive developmental challenges participated in numerous YMCA field days and other Y programs, giving these delightful children the opportunity to have an authentic Y kid experience despite their special needs.
The generosity of our donors supported the operation of four summer academic camps in Detroit, Pontiac and Farmington that improved the math and reading skills of over 250 kids ages 4 to 12. This essential work mitigated the summer learning loss of our community’s most vulnerable youth, enabling students to begin the school year ready to learn.
We awarded over 400 scholarships, eliminating the financial barriers that often prohibit families from giving their child the gift of a traditional overnight camp experience — unplugged from video games and cell phones and plugged into nature’s wonders.
Every year, the YMCA employs hundreds of teens during the summer. In many instances it is their first real-world work experience. In partnership with community organizations and government, we were able to give over 120 teens from economically disadvantaged communities paid work experiences and career and college prep training to guide them on a path to financial independence.
Daily for 40 weeks each school year, the Y engages hundreds of youth in meaningful programs, from robotics to gardening, facilitated by caring adults. This not only supports the child’s social development but gives working families peace of mind knowing their child is safe at the Y.
This is a mere snapshot of what an impact contributed revenue has in our communities throughout Metropolitan Detroit.
We are grateful for the gifts given to our Y to support the youth and families in our region.
Thank you,
Ronald Deneweth
Association Annual Campaign Chair
Latitia McCree
Senior Vice President of Mission Resources
Chief Development Officer
Join
Be a part of a cause for strengthening community that is committed every day to helping you and your kids learn, grow and thrive. As a Y member, you can find personal balance and enjoy quality time with family and friends.
Volunteer
You positively impact lives right in your own community with the Y while making new friends and connections. Our volunteers have an opportunity to share their time and talents in a wide variety of ways.
Give
Your gift makes an immediate, lasting impact right in your community, helping children and families striving to overcome difficult circumstances become healthier and more confident.
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A haven during hard times.