Ways to Give
The YMCA is a nonprofit, mission-driven organization.
WHY GIVE Together, We Can Thrive
- All gifts go directly toward programs and services that support community needs.
- Fight hunger and food insecurity
- Provide childcare for working parents
- Offer safe havens for kids after school programs
- Create social opportunities for seniors
- Empower young people to reach their full potential
- Teach lifesaving water safety
- Welcome newcomers with open arms
- Much, much, more!
COMMUNITY IMPACT HOW DONATIONS MAKE A DIFFERENCE
DONATIONS SUPPORT THE YMCA MISSION
Every donation helps the YMCA of Greater Kansas City fund programs that serve youth, families, active older adults, and people in need. Together, we can strengthen communities by focusing on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
GIVING MAKES PROGRAMS ACCESSIBLE
Donations help ensure that YMCA programs are available to everyone, regardless of their ability to pay. Financial assistance supports youth sports, swim lessons, child care, health programs, and more.
YOUR SUPPORT STRENGTHENS COMMUNITY RESILIENCE
Donor support helps the YMCA build a stronger, more resilient community for all ages. These programs foster health, connection, and opportunity from early childhood through older adulthood.
GIVING MULTIPLE WAYS TO GIVE
ONE-TIME / MONTHLY DONATIONS
- $30 feeds a family of 4 for a week to prevent hunger.
- $55 helps a child learn life-saving skills through a session of swim lessons.
- $100 helps a child of any ability stay active and be a part of a team through sports.
- $250 gives a family access to the Y for six months to improve social, mental, and physical well-being.
- $500 provides 3 kids a week of summer day camp.
CAUSE-BASED GIVING
When you make a donation to the YMCA of Greater Kansas City, you can allocate your gift to a specific cause or to where we have the greatest need. Our areas of impact are Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility. You may also choose to support a specific program under these areas of impact.
- Challenger/Adaptive Programs
- Food Insecurities Distribution
- Education for all
- Water Safety & Drowning Prevention
- Youth Sports
- Chronic Disease Prevention
CENTER SUPPORT GIVING
Do you have a personal connection to one of our centers located in your community? When you make a donation or planned gift, you have the option to allocate those funds to a specific center to help them meet specific needs.
Heritage Club and Planned Giving
The Heritage Club recognizes donors who include the YMCA Foundation in their estate plans or make a qualifying gift. Your legacy helps grow the Y’s endowment and sustain programs for children, families and seniors for generations to come.
Join by naming the Foundation as a beneficiary in your will, retirement plan or life insurance, or by making a qualifying donation. Contact Amy Winterscheidt, Foundation Director, to explore your options.
The Y also partners with FreeWill to offer free will services to donors, members and volunteers, helping you protect your family and preserve your legacy.
CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS
The YMCA of Greater Kansas City has been committed to helping our community for over 165 years. These efforts are made possible through partners and sponsors in the community who also wish to make an impact. We invite you to join our growing community of Kansas City corporate sponsors.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
More than 2,400 generous volunteers fuel the Y’s mission, ensuring everyone has the resources and support they need to become and stay healthy, confident, and connected. From program support to group activities, there’s something for everyone.
DONATE NOW GIVING IS SIMPLE AND SECURE
Donate today and be a part of something bigger! The form below makes it easy and your info will be well-protected. Want to learn more? Contact us at Giving@KansasCityYMCA.org.