Make Every Day Better. Give Today.
We believe that everyone—no matter who they are or where they are from—deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential. When you give to the Y, you support critical programs and services for young people, adults and families who need them the most.
Annual Giving
Make Every Day Better is our Annual Campaign. Its purpose is to provide the investments required today to operate our community impact programs now.
Create – Make a gift of $125 to support Health and Wellness
Create a more equitable space for children to learn a new sport, be safe around water, build self-esteem through exercise and other life-changing programs
Help – Make a gift of $250 to support Child Development
Give a child the best experience ever: at Summer Day Camp, Y Learning Centers, and more. Build their confidence, develop their social skills and help them enter school ready to learn.
Serve – Make a gift of $500 to support Youth Development
Help a child navigate their teen years. Connect them with a positive role model, while they learn about careers and find a path to become productive adults.
Impact – Make a gift of $1,000 to support Family and Community
Provide families a safe place to belong, bond, connect, volunteer, and improve their health.
Monthly Giving
As a YMCA Everyday Hero, your monthly contribution will improve lives every day.
Make a Matching Gift
Would you like your donation to make an even greater impact in our community? Many employers offer gift-matching programs and will match your charitable donation to the Y. Click below to see if your company participates and double your impact!
Make a Gift from a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF)
An easy and cost-effective way to support the Y, Donor-advised funds are an easy and cost-effective way to support the Y. It acts like a charitable savings account where you can transfer cash or other assets to support our mission.
It is one of the most flexible ways you can give, allowing you to decide when it’s most convenient for you. It is one of the most tax-advantaged and efficient ways to give to charity. It has the potential to reduce capital gains taxes and estate taxes.
Contact your financial advisor for more information about giving through a DAF.
Make a Lasting Impact with the YMCA Detroit Heritage Club
Heritage Club is our planned giving program. Its purpose is to provide long-term investments to serve future generations by supporting our endowment and reserves. Learn more at ymcadetroitheritage.org.
Together we make every day better
Every day, investments in the YMCA from people like you:
- Champions health, wellness, and chronic disease prevention
- Cultivates access and participation in the arts
- Employs and trains youth and young adults
- Feeds hungry youth, families, and seniors
- Helps children and youth learn academics and life skills
- Provides safe welcoming spaces for everyone
- Reduces health disparities through access and education
- Teaches lifesaving water safety skills
Creating healthier communities is a priceless return on your investment.
Learn more about how your gift enables us to provide opportunities for everyone to learn, grow and thrive by exploring our initiatives.
If you have questions about making a gift or the possible ways to give to the Y, please contact us online.