• For more than 40 years, the Southeast Ventura County YMCA has served the communities of Aguora Hills, Moorpark, Newbury Park, Oak Park, Santa Rosa Valley, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, and Westlake Village.
• The Southeast Ventura County YMCA organization includes 3 facilities and 1 community-based branch, 2 preschool child care centers, 19 before and after school child care sites and several summer camp programs.
• The YMCA provides important, life-changing programs for people of all ages, races, ethnicity, religions, and economic status.
• The YMCA goals are to foster the healthy development of children, and strengthen family and community relationships and well-being for all.
• The generous contributions from individuals, businesses and foundations assure that no one is turned away from the YMCA due to an inability to pay. These gifts make it possible to provide opportunities to children, individuals, and families to participate in YMCA programs regardless of their ability to pay. For more information about our financial assistance program contact your local YMCA.
• The YMCA is guided by our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
• The YMCA is a charitable organization led by a volunteer board composed of community leaders.

• Serves entire community regardless of age, race, religion, and income
• Provide financial assistance so that no one is turned away for inability to pay
• Programs are subsidized to keep the cost affordable to individuals
• Volunteer led
• Child care is a licensed program that adheres to state regulations
• Teaches, advocates, and models four values – Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility
• Partners with approximately 50 groups in the community for programs and events
• Resident camps offer “YMCA Rag & Leather” program which encourages campers to set positive goals and better themselves
• YMCA Youth & Government, teens learn about our state government and develop leadership skills

 

Rick Politte, CFRE