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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

How You Can Practice Water Safety

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In the United States, someone dies from drowning every 10 minutes. One out of every five drowning victims is a child, and for every child who drowns, another five children get treated for injuries related to being submerged in water.
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We Won the Prestigious "Small Budget Star" Award

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We are proud to announce that the North American YMCA Development Organization (NAYDO) has honored us with the esteemed "Small Budget Star" award. This recognition is a testament to our dedication to excellence in communication and fundraising efforts.
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Know. See. Respond. How Are You Taking Action?

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Save the dates. April 15-19, the YMCA will participate in the Five Days of Action campaign to increase awareness of child sexual abuse and how all adults can prevent it when we “Know. See. Respond.” We pledge to protect the children we serve, and we hope you will too.
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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

113958
Kids participated in programs.
16451
Participants gained confidence in and around the water.
311697
People led a healthier lifestyle by coming to the Y.
548
Teens involved in YMCA programs.

Give to the Y

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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