We are committed to empowering young people to reach their full potential and lead inspired, successful lives
BOARD & VOLUNTEER IMPACT
FIND YOUR REASON TO GIVE. FIND YOUR Y.
2025 ASSOCIATION GOAL: $2,914,000
Thank you for volunteering to make a difference for our Y! The IMPACT Fund fuels the YMCA of South Hampton Roads' collective efforts to strengthen the communities we serve through healthy living, youth development and social responsibility.
- Your personal YMCA story makes our collective story stronger
- Your participation makes the broad scope of our work possible
- Your time and talents are valuable resources
- Your gift to the Y will have a meaningful impact right in your own community
The YMCA of South Hampton Roads relies on the generosity of our community to ensure people of all ages, incomes and backgrounds have access to the essentials they need to learn, grow and thrive. We believe that transformational change occurs when we work together and invest in our community.
OUR IMPACT
Your support ensures everyone, regardless of their circumstance or ability to pay, can benefit from the life-changing programs at the Y. You also help us respond to the critical issues facing our community through:
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
HEALTHY LIVING
We are committed to helping individuals achieve health and well-being at every stage of life
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
We are committed to being a place where all belong and all feel welcome
As part of the Y’s commitment to create access for all, we provide financial assistance, called Open Doors, to make Y membership and programs accessible to everyone. The Y provides more than $5.1 million in assistance annually to more than 38,000 people.
OUR MISSION
To put Judeo-Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
OUR CAUSE
Strengthening the foundations of community
WHAT DO DONATIONS SUPPORT
The IMPACT Fund fuels the YMCA of South Hampton Roads' collective efforts to strengthen the communities we serve through healthy living, youth development and social responsibility.
IMPACT BY THE NUMBERS:
Click these links to download resources to help you in your outreach:
2025 Timeline
2025 Pledge Card
2025 Case for Support
Impact Stories
Making the Ask
Ways to Give
My Y Story Template
Where Your Donation Goes
Follow up letter/email example
FAQs
If you have any questions, please contact Michele Catalano at 757.275.9433 or mcatalano@ymcashr.org.