Why give to the Y? Because the touch your gift makes is real.
Click on these photos to read and be inspired by these stories from members at the Hogan Y, Southeast Y and Downtown Preschool.
You can benefit as you GIVE with FRIENDS, too!
You can:
- Learn more about the Y.
- Make a deeper impact for good in the lives of our community’s children and families.
- Discover more about yourself.
- Make new friends among other volunteers, Y staff and members.
- Grow personally and professionally.
Your YMCA is extremely grateful for men and women like you who give of their time and talents to ensure that all children and families in our community have access to much-needed, quality Y programs such as child care, camp, Military Outreach, life-saving swim education and wellness opportunities to help them achieve a healthier, happier lifestyle.Here’s how you can get involved and play Give with Friends:
Story-Telling Teams
1. Recruit 1 additional Story-Teller
2. Participate in a campaign orientation
3. Support the campaign with your personal financial gift
4. Share the YMCA STORY with 3-4 friends and invite them to support our community’s children and families by making a pledge to STEP UP FOR KIDS.
Special Teams
1. Recruit 1 additional Special Teams member
2. Participate in a Special Teams orientation
3. Support the campaign with your personal financial gift
4. Contact past supporters during the campaign and invite them to give again.
(Past donor list will be provided by the YMCA)
S.W.A.T. Teams
1. Participate in a campaign orientation
2. Support the campaign with your personal financial gift
3. Host a “Word Games” fundraising event and Share the YMCA STORY with your guests!
(Event formats will be provided by the YMCA)
Got questions? Contact your branch’s executive director.
Bev Snellgrove, Southeast Family YMCA, 256.883.9622
James Gossett, Hogan Family YMCA, 256.705.9622
Derry Kearns, Downtown Express YMCA, 256.319.9622
