Everyday Hero Monthly Giving
a hero is admired for having done something very brave, having achieved something great
Cambridge Dictionary
Heroes are everywhere; they are teachers, mail carriers, nurses, housekeepers, and more.
We all demonstrate heroism daily in words or deeds that help make every day better for another.
In short, there is a hero in all of us; we invite you to share your heroism by becoming an Everyday Hero with the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit serving Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne counties.
Support the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit with a monthly donation and become an Everyday Hero
As a YMCA Everyday Hero, you can select one of four heroic actions. Your monthly contribution will improve lives every day.
Healthy Communities Hero $10
- Reduce hunger by providing free healthy snacks and meals to a school-age child
- Provide a senior with a week of meals during the holidays
- Provide a family with a safe affordable place and activities to connect with one another and their neighbors
Healthy Living Hero $25
- Eliminate the social isolation of a senior by providing affordable health and wellness group exercise
- Prevent a child from drowning through water safety and swim lessons
- Improve chronic illness survival through evidence-based health programs like LIVESTRONG at the Y and extend a life
Youth Development Hero $50
- Protect a child by providing a safe space for them during the critical hours between 3-6 pm
- Decrease summer learning loss by providing affordable educational activities for a child to attend summer camp
- Increase high school completion by providing career and college preparation for a teen
Social Responsibility Hero $100
- Support all three core impact areas and more…
Thanks, in advance, for your heroic generosity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. Retain your receipt for your records. We’ll send it to you via email upon successful completion of your donation.
While membership fees help us to maintain our health and fitness facilities, charitable gifts support a variety of free and essential community programs for youth and families.
Programs reliant on donor funding include financial assistance for camp and after-school, evidence-based health programs, food and meal programs, leadership and college access programs for teens, and much more.
There are so many reasons!
- Monthly giving keeps community support active and ensures we can respond to emerging needs quickly
- Monthly giving is simple, easy, and cost-effective.
- Monthly giving provides predictable revenue. Your gift supports the mission work of the Y and helps us avoid peaks and valleys of donations, ensuring we can spend more time on strategic planning, training, and serving our community
At the Y, we know first-hand that small actions lead to big impact. Whether you can give $10, $25, $50, or $100, together we can make an impact on our community that will result in so much more!