Annual Giving

Every day we see many faces of need within Will, Grundy and Kendall counties. Children are in need of safe and affordable before and after school care that deepens their motivation to learn. Some children need youth sports and other healthy programs to combat childhood obesity, and all children need programs like day camp to offer the thrill of meeting a new friend or developing a new skill. Teens need positive role models and engaging activities during critical periods when good choices must prevail over bad. Our seniors must not be forgotten. They need affordable opportunities for stimulating activities and socialization. Most of all, our families need a healthy place to belong and grow in spirit, mind and body.

How Donations are Used

The YMCA provides the hope and promise of fulfilling these needs and more. Your gifts make a difference by keeping the YMCA “Open to All” regardless of financial circumstances. 1 out of 8 YMCA participants receive financial assistance for YMCA programs or services. With your help, the YMCA is able to state that “NO ONE WILL BE TURNED AWAY FOR THE INABILITY TO PAY!”

  • Provide children in need with quality before and after-school care   
  • Send children to summer camp who otherwise may not have afforded such an opportunity
  • Teach children who could not otherwise participate sports skills and the value of being a team player
  • Lower the membership fees of families and individuals in need allowing them to benefit from the Christian community found at the YMCA
  • Provide financially challenged adults and seniors a place to exercise and socialize, improving their quality of life

Opportunities to Give

Every gift makes a difference and is 100% Tax Deductible.  All gifts are recognized in the donor display cabinets located in the C. W. Avery, Galowich and Smith Family YMCA branch foyers.  Gifts of $100 or more are specially recognized and receive gifts of recognition.

Those interested in giving can:

For further information, contact Susan Lee, Director of Advancement at 815-729-9638X326 or slee@jolietymca.org.