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YMCA of the Virginia Peninsulas

Year End Giving

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Your gift—big or small—makes a powerful difference! With your support, we can provide essential services to people in our community, helping them start the new year strong. Join us in creating brighter futures—together. 

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Work for the Y This Winter

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Whether you want to work in child care or coach our youth basketball teams, we have opportunities for you to make a lasting impact.  
 

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Spend Your Time, Your Way

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Our Child and youth watch are included in your family membership so that you can have a worry-free time at the Y.  

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Volunteer This Year

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Looking for a meaningful way to give back to your amazing community? Volunteering at the Y is where it’s at. With opportunities from membership to special events, there’s a perfect fit waiting just for you. 

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Winter Swim Lessons

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Registration for winter swim lessons is open. Conquer your your fear of the water before the new year.

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We Offer Financial Assistance

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No matter your financial situation, we’ve got you covered. Apply for assistance and unlock all the benefits of membership—because we believe in making our community stronger, together. 

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WHAT'S HAPPENING AT THE Y

YMCA and Virginia Zoo Membership Swap

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This August, prepare for an adventure as the YMCA of the Virginia Peninsulas, the YMCA of South Hampton Roads, and the Virginia Zoo team up for a membership swap. This unique partnership allows members of both organizations to experience the best of both worlds.
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Helping Kids Succeed: The YMCA's 7th Annual STEAM Fair

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At the Y, we help kids succeed. This week, we hosted our 7th Annual STEAM Fair in partnership with the Virginia Air & Space Science Center and TowneBank. Through their partnership, we were able to host over 1,200 summer campers at the event.  This event was an opportunity for our summer campers to delve into the worlds of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math.
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Discover the Fun and Benefits of YMCA Summer Sports Camps

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With the arrival of summer, many parents begin the search for activities to keep their kids engaged, active, and happy. Our summer sports camps are a great option, combining fun, fitness, and learning.
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At the Y, We Prevent Drowning

Michael participated in our Second Grade Learn to Swim program and now can jump into the deep end and swim to the other side of the pool with confidence and knowledge. Thank you to the donors who make this program possible to prevent drowning.

At the Y, We Help Kids Succeed

Leilani was struggling to learn, and had a hard time communicating. Thanks to Leilani's experience at the Y, her family didn’t have to worry about her starting kindergarten.

At the Y, We Prepare Teens for Life

Teen Leaders Club made an impact and brought out individuality in sisters, Ella, Makayla, and Rebecca. 
 

At the Y, We Help People Grow Healthier in Spirit, Mind, and Body

Atoya started her wellness journey at the Y to lose weight, but realized she was struggling mentally as well as physically. The Y encouraged her to be herself and lose the weight. She's now a group exercise instructor at the Y to help others live a healthy lifestyle. 

Our 2023 Impact

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Kids participated in programs.
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Participants gained confidence in and around the water.
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People led a healthier lifestyle by coming to the Y.
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Teens involved in YMCA programs.

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When you give to the Y, you support programs and services that help kids succeed, prevent drowning, prepare teens for life and help people grow healthier in spirit, mind, and body. The Y is needed now more than ever to meet the evolving needs of our community.

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