CEO/CVO Report
Dear Donors, Members, and Friends of the YMCA of Superior California,
As we reflect on the past year, we do so with both honesty and deep gratitude. This was a challenging financial year for our YMCA, one that required difficult decisions, careful stewardship, and a renewed focus on sustainability. Yet, even in the face of these challenges, something remarkable happened: our impact grew.
Because of your generosity, belief, and commitment to our mission, we reached more children, families, and individuals than ever before. In communities across our region, the YMCA continued to be a place where people could achieve, relate, and belong—where barriers were reduced, and opportunities expanded.
As Chief Volunteer Officer, I am continually inspired by the dedication of our volunteers, donors, board members, and staff. Your collective leadership ensured that even in uncertain times, we did not step back—we leaned in. Together, we expanded access to life-changing programs, strengthened community wellness, and created safe, supportive spaces for youth and families who need us most.
This year’s annual report reflects both our resilience and our resolve. Guided by our strategic priorities, we remained focused on what matters most: youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Our board played a critical role in this—providing governance, ensuring financial oversight, and helping secure the resources needed to advance our mission in meaningful ways .
While the financial realities were real, they did not define us. Our shared purpose did.
As we look ahead, we are both realistic and hopeful. We know there is more work to do to strengthen our financial foundation—but we also know that with your continued partnership, we will build on this momentum and deepen our impact even further.
Thank you for standing with the YMCA of Superior California. Thank you for believing in what we can accomplish together. And thank you for being part of a community that shows up—especially when it matters most.
Sharna Braucks
Bill Knowlton
Organizational Priorities
Expand Access to Programs and Facilities
We are investing in high-quality programs for all ages, improving facilities, and expanding virtual and community-based options so members can access the Y in more flexible and inclusive ways.
Strengthen Community Impact and Partnerships
We are building partnerships and securing funding to address key community needs such as youth development, wellness, housing stability, and healthy living—ensuring greater impact for our members and communities.
Grow a Strong, Sustainable YMCA Experience
We are focusing on long-term sustainability by developing strong staff and volunteers, improving service quality, and making strategic decisions that keep the YMCA strong and responsive to member needs.
Our Y in Numbers
Branches
Community members impacted by the Y
awarded in Y-Assist membership financial aid
Healthy Living
Individuals learned to swim
branch members
Kids participated in Youth Sports
Children with developmental disabilities learned how to swim
participant visits to Falls Prevention classes
Youth Development
Students participated in Before & After School Y programming
Kids spent their summer at "Summer at the Y"
kids attended Bear Valley YMCA Camp
Social Responsibility
Meals Served through our Food Program
Children Served in our Sacramento Superior Courts Children’s Waiting Room programs
of Youth & Government teens received program scholarships
youth participated in the Y's Youth & Government program
