Why Give to the Y?

With a focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, strengthening our community is our cause. At the Y, we believe that lasting personal and social change happens when we all work together. Every day we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to be healthy, confident, connected and secure.

When you support the Y, you are supporting life-changing programs that help thousands of children, adults and families in Western Stark County to learn, grow and thrive.

Your support helps the Y deliver on our commitment:

  • To nurture the potential of youth through building confidence at camp, academic enrichment in safe after-school programs, or foundational skills and values in our child care programs
  • To improve the nation’s health and well-being through combating obesity and chronic disease by providing the support and resources people need to make positive change
  • To give back and support our neighbors by empowering people with the resources to improve their lives and connect and contribute to the community, such as with job training, housing, newcomer services and opportunities to advocate for social change
  • To offer programs and services to children, adults and families who need financial assistance

How you can help impact your community

There are 3 simple ways you can help us reach our goal and profoundly impact your community.

  1. CAMPAIGN. Join us in our cause to strengthen community by becoming an Campaigner and raising funds for the YMCA.
  2. SHARE. Your stories are our history. Share your Y story and experiences with us.
  3. DONATE. Here are a few ways your donations will help change our community:

🌟 Your gift makes a difference—here’s how:

💧 $2,500 provides 40 children with swimming lessons that teach lifesaving water skills.

📚 $1,000 supports 12 kids in Before & After School Enrichment programs focused on academics, life skills, and building positive relationships.

🤝 $500 helps 5 older adults stay active and connected through SilverSneakers® fitness and wellness programs.

🎨 $100 gives a child a week of Day Camp filled with hands-on activities and life-changing experiences.

🏊 $50 introduces a new swimmer to a session of swim lessons, building confidence and safety in the water.

Every dollar helps build stronger, healthier communities. Thank you for supporting the Y. 💙

Donations also excepted on our Facebook pages (Facebooks covers all the fees!).