As we close 2024, I want to extend my deepest gratitude to each of you for your unwavering support and engagement throughout the year. Thanks to your
participation, our YMCA has grown back to pre-COVID numbers, serving over 11,700 individuals – showcasing the strength and resilience of our incredible community.

This year, aligned with our Rise & Thrive Together strategic plan, we made a meaningful impact:

• Provided 480 free swim lessons to youth for drowning prevention.
• Offered over $115,000 in financial assistance, including $30,000 for youth program scholarships and $80,000 in membership aid.
• Expanded our youth programs, with over 2,600 youth program participants and 1,000 youth basketball players.
• Enhanced member benefits with new opportunities like child watch, pickleball, and active older adult programming.

We also reinvested in our facilities, focusing on safety and experience, with improvements to the aquatics center, gymnasium, wellness areas, and key structural updates to ensure a welcoming environment for all. Looking ahead, 2025 brings exciting opportunities. We are committed to expanding impactful programs, enhancing support for seniors, and launching a new website to improve communication and better serve our members and participants.

Thank you for being part of our YMCA family. Together, we are creating a stronger, more connected community.

With gratitude from my family to yours,
Hodge Patterson
CEO, Santa Monica Family YMCA