I have worked or volunteered with the YMCA organization for most of my life. Moving to Charlotte and to be able to work at the Harris YMCA has been one of the best things in my life. This organization has become family to us.

I am so lucky to call my coworkers and superiors friends and to have a safe space for my children to grow up. Even in times of crisis, this team has stepped up to help make sure my family is safe and cared for.

My team at Harris has helped shape so many young minds and really has helped the community on a large scale! Through donations and gifts, our youth development team has been able to provide scholarships, send kids to camp at no cost, and even help provide a safe space for families to bring their children when they need childcare.

Please consider donating to my team to help continue these efforts in my community. Even a quick share will help! 🖤

The YMCA Day of Giving is a chance to change the trajectory of a child’s life through youth development programs at the Y!

There are many issues facing our community, but thankfully the Y is uniquely positioned to help meet many of these needs. 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 participants.

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

To continue serving the community, we need your support! Give today so we can provide these services for all.