Giving Tuesday at the Y

Join the Movement on #GivingTuesday

At the Y, connection is at the heart of everything we do. Whether it's a mom finding strength in group fitness, an active older adult sharing laughter over coffee and bingo, teens activating mental health groups in their schools with the support of Y team members, or a child gaining confidence in their first basketball game win, the Y is where our community comes together in spirit, mind, and body.

But here’s something many people don’t realize: your membership dues keep the lights on, but your donations turn the lights on for someone else.

Membership dollars support access to our facilities and programs for you and your family. Donation dollars, on the other hand, go directly to our Annual Giving Campaign, which funds financial assistance and scholarships for neighbors who can’t afford the full cost of YMCA programs. That includes everything from after school programs to gym memberships and swim lessons to chronic disease prevention, and everything in between.

In 2024 alone, generous donors helped us provide over $593,000 in financial aid to more than 2,600 individuals—each with their own story of hope, healing, and newfound belonging.

As the U.S. Surgeon General warns of an epidemic of loneliness and isolation, your gift today can help us expand community-building programs like:

• More open pickleball and drop-in recreation hours
• Free community coffee chats and game socials
• Expanded access to youth programs and wellness support for seniors
• More outdoor fitness classes offered for free, and more!

Our Giving Tuesday goal is to raise $10,000, and every dollar will directly support individuals and families in our community who are striving to find connection and support at the Y.

This Giving Tuesday, you’re not just giving to the Y. You’re giving through the Y—changing lives, one connection at a time. Give to your local Y or the YMCA of Greensboro today!