YMCA Day of Giving March 2, 2021

Today we are excited to share how your support helps the YMCA help others, make every day better. Consider making a special donation today and or asking family and friends to Give to the YMCA.

Did you know despite the YMCA being closed for over 6 months in 2020 that thanks to our members, donors, public funding and a host of community partners, that the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit provided essential services to the community, here is sample of what we did together:

• Served nearly 11,000 children in Macomb, Oakland, & Wayne Counties with Child Care, Y Day Camp,  SportPort (supervised youth sport sampling), Girls on the Run, Y Arts, and Y Learning Centers.
• Distributed over 217,000 meals to children & young adults with special needs, including delivering Fresh Food Baskets to 100 families & 40 seniors for Thanksgiving. These baskets fed nearly 600 people. Each basket provided families a week of food during the holiday, over 30 volunteers delivered the meals.
• Promoted Voter registration and participation to 50,000 YMCA members & program participants.
• Adopted 80 Families for the holiday season providing over 200 children an amazing Christmas.

Every day, inve$tment$ 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. GIVE to the YMCA.