Mission/Vision/Values
Mission
The Kishwaukee Family YMCA is a charitable association whose mission is to promote Christian principles through quality services and facilities. We strive to enrich the Spirit, Mind and Body of all of our participants, especially families and children, regardless of ability to pay.
Vision
We Build Strong kids, Strong families, Strong communities. We do this through our:
Strategic Core Initiatives:
- Activate America: Improve Community Health and Wellness
- Abundant Assets: Improve Youth Developmental Assets
- Partnership/Collaboration: Maximize YMCA Community Impact through increased partnerships and collaborations
- Outreach: Maximize YMCA Community Impact by increasing programs and services to under served areas and populations
Values
Character development is integral to all YMCA programs. We are guided by our four core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. In childcare, in the gym, at day camp, and at the member services counter, we strive to develop character values in members, our participants and ourselves. We believe strongly in our mission to promote and model these character-building values in all that we do.
YMCA CORE VALUES
Caring: Love, putting others before yourself.
Honesty: Integrity; to tell the truth.
Respect: Regard; to treat others as you would have them treat you.
Responsibility: Duty; to do what you should.
