The vision of the Dowd YMCA is to have its members feel renewed and inspired from their experience and to fully embrace the positive impact that the YMCA makes on their lives and the lives of others.
Dowd will be known for its:
- Ability to provide value to its members by exceeding expectations
- Leadership in fitness, with cutting edge and innovative programs for participants from beginner to elite
- Leadership within the community; the place to go for networking and relationship building
- Holistic approach to health and wellness
- Impact on the community through its ability to raise and leverage resources
- Legacy of serving Charlotte generation after generation
The vision of the Dowd and Stratford Richardson YCommunity is to form a collaborative partnership between the oldest and newest branches of the YMCA of Greater Charlotte. A synergy of trust and commitment will be evident in all that we do. Together we will enhance our ability to carry out the YMCA mission by effectively sharing and utilizing resources to create a unique life experience of self–development for our members and our communities.
Both Dowd and Stratford Richardson YMCAs will be known for their:
- Welcoming, friendly, inclusive, and safe atmosphere
- Attractive, well maintained facilities with state–of–the–art equipment
- Diverse members, volunteers, staff, equipment and programs
- Focus on volunteer involvement and leadership development
- Good stewardship of all resources—human, capital and financial
- Knowledgeable, courteous, professional and engaged staff