In today’s fast-paced world, it is so important to find time to slow down and enjoy the company of the people we are blessed to know and love. So often, we get caught in the hustle of our everyday lives, and before we know it, we are getting ready to turn the page on the calendar for the new year ahead. The holiday season is the perfect time for gratitude and reflection, and we want to thank everyone who plays a part in helping the Y serve our community.

At a time when many people are considering year-end gifts, we invite you to make a contribution to the YMCA. Your gift will support our BE THE GOOD Annual Campaign, which helps to ensure that no one is turned away from the Y due to the inability to pay. Please know that your gift this holiday season will help change the lives of people living right here in our community including:

• Children learning to swim and feel safe around water, as well as building life-long friendships in summer camp and through our before and after school programs
• Teens becoming equipped for life after high school while participating in college readiness and career training programs
• Families finding time to connect and spend quality time together
• Seniors becoming physically stronger and experiencing a sense of community

You can stop by your local Y to pledge your gift or submit a gift online. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, all gifts to the YMCA are tax-deductible.

In appreciation, anyone who makes a charitable gift of $50 or more from November 15 through December 31 will have a chance to win a free 6-month family membership for themselves along with a free 6-month family membership to gift to a friend.

Thank you for your careful consideration to support the Y and its mission. Donate to the Y today!