Move To Give

Almost everyone has heard about the YMCA. For some people, it’s their gym. For others, it’s a place their parents spent time learning to swim. For some, it’s a song by the Village People.

But for almost 6,000 underserved kids, youth, adults, and seniors it is a second home. A membership to the Y means a place to be healthy and active, a place for nurturing childcare, a place to be supported and where everyone feels welcome.

This November, #YMoveToGive is the YMCA of Okanagan’s fundraising campaign aiming to raise $35,000. Roughly 6,000 underprivileged individuals, including children, youth, adults and seniors, rely on YMCA Financial Assistance in order to participate in character- and strength-building programs. That is one in six of our members!

Every donation to the YMCA supports local kids, families and seniors who could not otherwise afford to participate.

The need for financially assisted memberships is growing at our centres every month.

The YMCA is a charity. Thanks to generous donors, we can provide subsidized memberships, child care and programs to those less fortunate. Everyone deserves the chance to be healthy in mind, body and spirit and every child deserves a safe place to belong, play and discover their full potential. At the Y, no one gets turned away because of financial barriers.

“I am moved to give for anyone in need of a safe place to go, support during times of struggle, and a chance to participate in a program that can change their life.”

Help us continue to support more individuals and families in building their best self by donating today. Monthly and one-time donations in any denomination are greatly appreciated.

For more information and to find out how you can get involved, please contact Wendy Wright,  Fund Development Officer, at 250-491-9622, ext. 306  / wendy.wright@ymcaokanagan.ca

Thank you to all of our wonderful staff, members and donors who support #YMoveToGive