The YMCA Day of Giving is a chance to change the trajectory of a child’s life through youth development programs and we need your help!

The harsh reality is that our community is in crisis:

• Across our country, families lack affordable childcare, forcing parents to make difficult decisions around their family’s needs and their child’s safety.

• Only 46% of third graders in our community are scoring proficient in reading. This benchmark is the best predictor of a child’s success in school and ability to graduate high school on time.

• Drowning is the leading cause of death for children between the ages of 1 to 4 years old, and is the second leading cause of accidental death for children 5 to 14 years old.

Thankfully, the Y is uniquely positioned to help meet these needs and reverse these sobering statistics. In 2024:

• The Y will provide over $2 million in financial scholarships for programs like preschool, afterschool and summer camp.

• Over 3,000 children will be served with literacy instruction through programs like Y Readers, which is offered at no charge to students.

• Over 1,500 children will receive swim lessons at affordable rates for their families.

These are just some of the ways that the Y serves youth and families in our community.

We need your support! Give today so we can provide these services for all.