Durham YMCA Success Goals
2012 Total Operating Budget: $60 million
Durham YMCA In A Nutshell
What
“YMCA. We build strong kids, strong families, strong communities.”
To put Christian Principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
Why
The YMCA was founded in 1844 as a way to keep men spiritually grounded in the industrial areas of London. In the 166 years since then, the YMCA has become one of the largest human services non-profits in the world. We have remained relevant because we continue to change and evolve to meet the needs of our community. Over the past 166 years, basketball, volleyball, resident camping, day camping, Father’s Day, swim lessons, the USO and other programs were all created by YMCAs to meet a growing need in a community. That same sense of community service and engagement still exists at the YMCA today.
Durham YMCA's Program
Aquatics
Aquatics programs consist of recreational swimming, swim lessons, swim teams, water aerobics and lap swimming.
Health & Wellness
Health & wellness programs consist of group fitness classes, personal training, and independent exercise through weight training and cardiovascular training.
Youth Programs
Youth programs cover a wide range of core programs - summer day camp, after school, youth sports and teen clubs.
In addition, the YMCA also offers programs specifically for youth in some of Durham’s most economically-challenged neighborhoods. The programs are served by our Outreach Department and consist of tutorial programs, summer day camp and Y-Life, a recreational program on Thursday nights.
Durham YMCA's Team
Bryan Huffman
Executive Branch Director - Durham Branches
Bryan began his career with the YMCA of the Triangle Area, Inc. at the Cary Family YMCA in 1994 as a youth counselor at Oak Grove After School. After graduating from N.C. State University with a degree in Business Management, Bryan began full-time work for the YMCA as the Youth Director for Oak Grove After School and Camp Blazing Trails. In 1999, Bryan was part of the YMCA’s expansion into southwestern Wake County as one of the founding directors of the Kraft Family YMCA. In 2004, Bryan moved to the Central YMCA in downtown Raleigh as the Director of Youth Programs, and was soon promoted to Associate Branch Director. After graduating with an MBA from NC State University, Bryan was promoted to Executive Branch Director of the Durham YMCAs in 2006. In addition to overseeing the Durham YMCAs, Bryan leads several YMCA of the Triangle initiatives - Association Budget Management, Pricing and Cost Analysis. He is married to Kellie. They live in South Durham with their 2 ½ year old daughter Ellery.
Randi Gressel
Associate Executive Director
Gordon Sinclair
Director of Youth Programs - Durham Branches
Gordon’s career began at the Central YMCA in downtown Raleigh as a high school student youth counselor at the Central YMCA After School Program in 1999. After graduating from Rhodes College with a degree in Religious Studies in 2005, Gordon began his full time career at the Durham YMCAs as the Youth Director for Kids Club After School and Camp Bull Run. He has progressed quickly through the ranks and now provides leadership to the entire youth department in Durham. Gordon lives in Morrisville with his wife Robin and their new baby boy, Payne. Gordon is an up-and-comer with the YMCA and is destined for a great career
Current Board Members
Jay Andorfer
Chris Barnes
Robert Bishop
Greg Boone
Brian Dawson
Rev. Donovan Drake
Mary Beth Evers
Tracy Lovett
Kyle Marshall
Chritopher “Play” Martin
Steve Pearson
Jeff Potter
Elwood Robinson
Arthur Rogers, III
Mary Lou Rollins
Mike Ruffin
Jim Stewart
Janene Thompkins
Dewayne Washington
Ingrid Wicker McCree
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