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.

YMCA Safety Around Water program - a picture of women wearing floaters beside a swimming pool

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

YMCA Summer Camp - a photo of children smiling in front of the camera with a sigh that says, "Welcome to Camp"

Help – Make a gift of $250 to support Child Development

Give a child the best experience ever: at Summer Day Camp, Early Learning Centers, Y Learning Centers, and more. Build their confidence, develop their social skills and help them enter school ready to learn.

YCMA Bold & Gold teen leadership program - a photo of people near the beach with a rainbow as their background

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.

Girls on the Run and STRIDE 5K celebration - a photo of a man in black and kid in blue while raising their hands

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.

superheroes at a YMCA Girls on the Run 5K - a photo of 4 people with red and blue capes at the back

As a YMCA Everyday Hero, your monthly contribution will improve lives every day.

Every day, investments in the YMCA from people like you:

2021 annual report local highlight - Detroit Swims - a picture of women wearing floaters beside a swimming pool
  • 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.

More Ways to Help

Thank you for considering a gift to the YMCA. We have three campaigns to meet your desire to make the world better:

Make Every Day Better Annual Campaign

Make Every Day Better is our Annual Campaign. Its purpose is to provide the investments required today to operate our community impact programs now.

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.


If you have questions about making a gift or the possible ways to give to the y, please contact Jennifer Champine, Senior Contribution Systems Manager, at 313-223-2632, or via email at jchampine@ymcadetroit.org.