YMCA OF PAWTUCKET
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Four girls and a boy dancing

Mission & Common Purpose

YMCA of the USA Mission Statement: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.

YMCA of Pawtucket Mission Statement: The mission of the YMCA of Pawtucket, Inc., as part of a worldwide fellowship, is to provide services and activities that help people regardless of age, sex, race, or religion, to develop in mind, body and spirit; to recognize and fulfill their responsibilities to the family, the community and each other; and to improve their health and lifestyles. Together we work to ensure that everyone, regardless of ability, age, cultural background, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender identity, ideology, income, national origin, race, or sexual orientation has the opportunity to reach their full potential with dignity.

Common Purpose: We create happiness for all our guests, children, and families.

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Philosophy

It is the goals of the YMCA of Pawtucket and each of its centers to provide a safe, fun, magical, and educational experience for all guests, children, and families through the demonstration of our four core values (Respect, Honesty, Responsibility, Caring) and practicing a "Guests/Kids first" philosophy.

Association Vision Statement

To be the number one YMCA Association in the USA in:

Reputation, Program Delivery, Staff Training, and Facility Care

Reputation

  • Proper orientation and training of staff
  • Flexible and innovative programming
  • Clean facilities
  • Service of excellence
  • Dedication to customer service

Staff Training

  • Proper staff orientation and training
  • "One Team" philosophy with "Kids and Guests first" action
  • Friendly staff
  • Dedication to customer service

Program Delivery

  • Proper staff training and orientation
  • Character-focused curriculum and fun
  • Curriculum guidebooks and recorded programming
  • Each presentation, trail, activity is well planned, organized, and prepared
  • Staff friendliness and dedication to customer service

Facility Care

  • Proper staff orientation and training
  • Clean facilities
  • Timely repairs and attention to details
  • Friendly staff and dedication to customer service