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Are you ready to make a difference this year?
The YMCA’s Strong Kids program makes it possible for children, adults and entire families to obtain membership and belong to our South Side Y family. With your help, we provide financial support during times of need. Last year alone, the South Side YMCA gave back to the community over $260,000 in financial assistance for membership and programming. We never turn anyone away based on his or her ability to pay; Everyone Belongs!
The things we value most don’t just happen. They have to be nurtured to grow strong. Our mission is to build strong kids, strong families and strong communities through programs that develop spirit, mind and body. The YMCA is well positioned to bring about positive change to build healthy, strong communities. Offering financial assistance for recreational and fitness programs for youth and families can have a dramatic effect on reducing conditions such as obesity, diabetes and asthma and help bring families closer together.
Your contribution makes a difference in the lives of those that we serve. Your contribution shows that you care. We can’t do this without you.
Every dollar makes a difference. See for yourself:
- A gift of $22 will provide a one-month youth membership
- A gift of $45 will provide one session (7-8 weeks) of swim lessons to one youth
- A gift of $150 will provide a week of summer day camp
- A gift of $270 will provide a one-year youth membership
- A gift of $500 will provide five-weeks of After School Child Care
- A gift of $552 will provide a one-year senior adult membership
- A gift of $850 will provide a one-year family membership
- A gift of $1,500 will provide day camp for the entire summer for one child
- A gift of $2,200 will provide ten youth the opportunity to participate in a full season of our Youth Basketball League (YBA)
If you donate online, your tax receipt will be emailed to you. If you donate by any other method or need a duplicate receipt, please contact: Kristin Owen at 312.932.1304 or email
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