Ways of Supporting the YMCA of Greater Syracuse

The YMCA of Greater Syracuse relies on the generous support of hundreds of donors every year to ensure that its programs and facilities are of the highest possible quality and are accessible to all. As part of the YMCA’s mission, our commitment is that anyone can be a member of the YMCA regardless of economic circumstance.

Partner with Youth campaign

Every year, the YMCA of Greater Syracuse holds a special fundraising program to help children and families in need in our communtiy. The Partner with Youth Campaign is the annual charitable giving campaign for the YMCA of Greater Syracuse. In 2005 the YMCA of Greater Syracuse distributed a record $714,000 in financial assistance that benefited well over 5000 people in our community.

At the YMCA of Greater Syracuse, we see the impact that a healthy environment can make. The secure feeling that a parent has knowing their child is enrolled in one of our child care programs...The budding self-confidence of a child who participates in one of our Youth Sports Programs...Or the positive values that are rooted into a teens development during their involvement with Teen Leaders Club.

Everyone deserves a YMCA: Unfortunately, many are financially unable to participate in YMCA programs. Through the Partner With Youth Campaign, we can overcome the financial barriers and make the YMCA accessible to our entire community. Through the resources harvested from this campaign, the YMCA can change lives for families and children in the months and years to come. We invite you to participate in making an incredible impact on youth and families in our community.

Gifts of Cash: The YMCA gladly accepts gifts of cash to support the mission of the YMCA.

Gifts of Securities: Stocks or bonds that have appreciated in value can be gifted to the East Area Family YMCA. In addition to receiving an income tax deduction, capital gains tax will be avoided on the appreciated value.

Gifts of Real Estate: May include homes, farms, vacation property, undeveloped land or commercial property. The YMCA will sell the property and allocate the proceeds towards the campaign of choice

Heritage Club

The Heritage Club is an organization of people who have shown their long-term interest and support of the YMCA by either a direct contribution to the YMCA’s Endowment Fund or by including the YMCA in their estate plans.

Other ways to support the YMCA are through gifts of life insurance, gifts of IRA or other Retirement Assets, Charitable bequests, Life Income Arrangements, and gifts of Closely-held securities. For more information about giving opportunities contact Patti Giancola, Director of Development at 637-2025 X 208 or E:mail pgiancola@aol.com.

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