The YMCA reaches so many lives in so many different ways—whether we’re teaching children life-saving swim skills, expanding access to early childhood education or helping seniors combat isolation. And because of the generosity of donors like you, the possibilities are endless.

Here are just some of the ways that a donation to the Y impacts our community:

• Provide nearly $2.3 million in financial assistance for families, seniors and individuals accessing Y programs and membership in Northern Colorado and Southern Wyoming.

• Serve over 2,500 children with licensed childcare programs annually, including preschool, after-school care and summer camps.· In Colorado, 250 middle and high schoolers hone their leadership skills in Y teen leadership and service programs annually.

• The YMCA of Northern Colorado & Southern Wyoming provides donor-funded financial assistance to 1,500 families each year.

• About 700,000 people of all ages visit Ys in Northern Colorado and Southern Wyoming each year — discovering a community of wellness and support. 

• About 8,000 seniors find connection, community and wellness support at Ys in Northern Colorado and Southern Wyoming each year, improving mental, emotional and physical health. 

•The ice is a place for all. Each year, 1,400 adults, teens and children participate in Y ice programs, including adult hockey, learn to skate and youth hockey.

• Every year, our YMCAs provide dozens of cancer survivors with free wellness support, community and inspiration through our Livestrong at the Y program.

• In Johnstown, the Y leads the Hunger Heroes, a program that provides up to 155 under-resourced kids and teens in the Johnstown/Milliken area with food over the weekend — ensuring that no child goes hungry in our community. 

• Thousands of pounds of fresh produce are grown at the Food Project Farm at the Longmont Y as well the Food Project Farm at Pratt and donated to those living in food insecurity.

• More than 1,700 children grow their confidence, learn about sportsmanship and become a teammate in Y sports programs annually.

• Around 3,000 children, teens and adults learn to swim at the Y. In Cheyenne, children at Alta Vista Elementary, a Title I school, enjoyed free Safety Around Water lessons at the Y.