The letters may spell “give” but when you support the YMCA of South Florida, it means so much more.  The Y wants to ensure that our life-changing programs are available to every child, adult, senior and family in our community, regardless of their ability to pay for our services.  Supporting the Y is easy.  Please read below about the different ways that you can give back to help strengthen our community.

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2019 ANNUAL CAMPAIGN

TOGETHER WE WILL BUILD A BETTER US

We are more than just a place, we are a cause.  Every day, the Y strengthens South Florida through programs and services focused on Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility.
All children deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve.  The guidance of caring adults who believe in their potential help to facilitate this growth.  We see every interaction with young people as an opportunity for learning and development—all grounded in the Y’s core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.  Healthy Living and well-being are about balance.  That’s why we help people and families build and maintain healthy habits for spirit, mind, and body in their daily lives.  By helping children, adults, seniors and families from all walks of life to improve their health and well-being, we are building a stronger community.

Your generous donations help provide healthy spirit, mind and body to over 32,000 members and program participants receiving financial assistance locally.

What impact can your generous gift have?
$52

1 Week of Afterschool Care for one child
$100

8 Swim Lessons for one child
$365

1 Youth Sports program for three children
$500

5 Weeks of Summer Camp for one child
$1,000

5 Weeks of Preschool for one child
$2,500

5 Students attending Y College Tour
$5,000

4 Family Memberships for a year, providing health and wellness

100% of every dollar raised is used to help them
1/3 of our members need financial assistance

For more information on the Annual Campaign, please contact our Financial Development Team at (954) 334-9622

2019 Staff Donors
Recognition

2019 Staff Donors: $1,000+

Alice-Lydia Bird

Andrea Scarlett

Bryan Babbo

Chet Summers

Chris Moltmann

Christine Pangas

Cory Sheffield

Danene Jaffe

Danny Moore

Deborah Brain

Douglas Smith

Emilia Solano

Eric Gomez

Gabriel Ochoa

Gabriela Robles

Gilbert Garcia

Gustavo Firpo

Holly Freyre

Jacqueline Roca

Jake Steger

Jandra Alexander

Jaylen White

Jean Kneely

Jean Riederer

Jeffrey Crowley

Jenny Gray

Jessica Wagner

John Antonelli

John Spire

Julie Sundstrom

Karla Creque

Kadi Tarlecky

Lisa Farland

Mark Russell

Matthew Libby

Michelle Moyer

Misshelle Baloa

Nicholas Francis

Quentin Derryberry

Ryan Smith

Sarrah Davis

Shannon Powers

Sharayna Douglas

Sheryl Woods

Sue Loyzelle

Tara Montenaro

Taut Scott

Thomas Terrell

Tongelia Milton

William Arterburn

William Nunez

2019 Staff Donors: $500 - $999

Aaron Pierre

Aimee Fretwell

Alison Bregman-Rodriguez

Angelica Garrido

Angelica Sweeting

Ayxis Averhoff

Beth Endlich

Casey Torres

Crystal Hernandez

Hector Preciado

Indira Silochan

James Carballo

Jeramy Smith

Jewel Howard

Jocelyn Lata

John Ortega

Juan Nunez

Kaleena Trammell

Kerith Cobourne

Keyla Castillo

LaJoice O’Neal

Leah Schillinger

Letizia Monti

Lucio Diiorio

Marketa Knight

Michie Alvaro

Montae Mitchell

Omauri Marksman

Pasqua Boggs

Rhonda Smith

Rosemary Santel

Sarah Hays

Susan Feldman

Teresa Spitler

Verushka Ortega

Whitney Wolfgang

Wilma Marie Rivera

Yexenia Columbie Mejia

2019 Staff Donors: $365 - $499

Amanda Acevedo

Ana McEntee

Beatriz Alvarez

Brian Goss

Carolina Valencia

Catherine Gutierrez

Catherine Seacrist

Chiquita Brunson

Christina Hester

Christopher Schaut

Erica Byrd

Evan Arnett

Francis Uresti

Frank Fuentes

Gabriela Sanchez

German Perea

Haydee Diaz

Ishmail Azimulla

Javier Villon

Jocelyn Ramos

Johanel Caraballe

Jose Colon

Kammy Maron

Lucy Almeida

Luis Torrens

Luisa Butcher

Mallory Seacrist

Maria Villavicencio

Mario Cruz

Marlon Aponte

Martha Pichardo

Martina Ivanic

Matthew Lorenzo

Ricardo Pina

Robert Green Carter

Robert Patzner

Rosalyn Marvin

Rose Perez

Sabryna Berrios

Samantha Garcia

Sonya Grant

Sydney Kossowski

Tania Dinescu

Tracy Sumpter

Victoria Warenik

Yosselin Cordero

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For more information on the Annual Campaign please contact the Financial Development Team at 954-334-9622.

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

With our doors open to all, we bring together people from all backgrounds and support those who need us the most.  We address the most urgent needs in our community and inspire a spirit of service in return.  Together, our members, volunteers, supporters, and staff demonstrate the power of what we can achieve by giving back.

THE BENEFITS OF BECOMING A CORPORATE SPONSOR

A partnership that truly makes a difference in our community.
Visibility and notoriety at distinguished events.
Opportunity to showcase your company to thousands of supporters.
Volunteer opportunities for your employees at important community programs and events.
Membership opportunities at the YMCA Family Centers throughout Miami-Dade County, Broward County and the Upper Keys for company employees at a corporate membership rate.
There are many ways for your company to become involved. Please contact our Financial Development Team at (954) 334-9622 to learn more about Corporate Sponsorship.

FAQ

How is the YMCA different from other gyms?

The Y is leading 501c3 nonprofit committed to strengthening communities through Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility. Every day, we work side by side with our neighbors to respond to our community’s most critical needs, specializing in programs for working parents, older adults, children and individuals seeking to live healthier lives and strengthen the community. We do this with your help to ensure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.  We serve over 350,000 kids and families at our 9 membership locations and 200 afterschool sites. Deeply rooted in the community for more than 100 years, we have the long-standing relationships and physical presence not just to promise, but to deliver, lasting personal and social change.

I already pay membership dues; why should I give money to the YMCA?

Membership fees keep the lights on and the doors open. Donations invite everyone inside. At the Y, no family, adult or child gets turned away because of their inability to pay. Donated dollars provide membership and program assistance for individuals and families who could not afford to participate otherwise.

Does money raised through the Annual Campaign stay local?

Yes. When you give to the Y, your gift has a meaningful, enduring impact right in your neighborhood. All donations made to the YMCA of South Florida support our community.

I gave to the YMCA last year; why are you asking me to contribute again this year?

Every year, the YMCA of South Florida solicits funds for the Annual Campaign. These funds make it possible to keep our promises of making Y Program and services available to all, regardless of ability to pay. All YMCA board members, volunteers, and staff are asked to support the Annual Campaign each year. Financial assistance is supported in part through contributions to the Annual Campaign ensuring our Y remains available to all.

Can gifts be made over the course of the year?

Yes. Please indicate on your pledge the billing and payment arrangements that are most convenient for you. You may spread your donation over several months of you may opt to receive an invoice or give online anytime during the year for the total amount.

Is my gift tax-deductible?

Yes. All gifts to the YMCA of South Florida are tax-deductible. Your donation must be received on or before December 31.

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