Growing For Good
Rooted in our community, the Y is the leading nonprofit committed to connecting all people with their potential, purpose, and each other. As a charitable, non-profit organization, the West Suburban YMCA relies on the generosity of our members, volunteers and donors to help us fulfill our promise to strengthen the community. We are committed to our neighbors and to providing a place of security, support and health for all.
Charitable Gifts Ensure That the Y Can Stay Open to All.
In the Past Year, Your Donations Have Enabled Financial Aid For...
Of our students to grow, learn and thrive in Preschool & OST programs
Young athletes to build confidence and leadership skills on the courts and fields
Households to become part of the Y's nurturing community
Children to experience the magic of summer camp
Annual Fund Donations Enable Us to Provide:
Livestrong at the YMCA
A 12-week health & wellness program for cancer survivors, offered free of charge. In 2023 over 20 participants have strengthened body, mind, and spirit as part of Livestrong at the YMCA.
Affordable Housing
Newton Corner Place gives vulnerable residents a safe place to land. As the only single resident occupancy development in the city, we fill a critical housing gap.
A Second Home for All
As an anchor institution serving Newton and surrounding communities, the Y acts quickly to respond to pressing needs. Through historic expansion over the past year, 1-in-4 local children have benefited from the Y's services over the past year.
Access & Opportunity
Financial aid is just one way the Y stays open to all. Through adaptive programs and partnerships, we support individuals with a wide range of abilities, learning styles, and sensory needs to develop self-confidence, learn critical skills, and build healthy habits.
You Can Make a Difference.
$2,500 Helps a child thrive in the Y’s Preschool Center for Youth Development. All children deserve to learn, play, and grow in one of our high-quality classrooms, and the Y makes sure that financial circumstances are never an obstacle.
$1,000 Enables a cancer survivor to grow in strength of body, mind, and spirit. LiveStrong at the YMCA – our specially designed 12-week program- can be offered at no cost to participants because of the generosity of our community.
$500 Ensures that a child can experience the magic of summer camp. At camp, kids develop as leaders, build lasting friendships, and have good, old-fashioned fun. No child should miss out because of their family’s financial circumstances.
$250 Helps the Y become a home. Our programming, staffing, and support enables residents of Newton Corner Place to find a stable and safe place to land during challenging times.
$100 Provides learners with critical water safety skills that reduce the risk of drowning.
Gifts of all Sizes Make our entire community stronger by letting us say “yes” to anyone who will benefit from our services but can’t afford to participate without some extra help.
Fulfill your own giving aspirations. Join us in investing in our community with a donation to the Y today.
Regardless of how you choose to donate, your generosity ensures that the Y can deliver on our mission to strengthen the foundations of our community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility for all. The Y responds to evolving local needs; you can feel confident that your gift will help make an impact where it matters most to you.
- Positive relationships that nurture children’s and teens’ social-emotional development
- Inclusive access to enrichment activities and outlets for creative expression
- Healthy, active living habits for all ages to last a lifetime
- A safe, supportive space for vulnerable families
- Adaptive sports and aquatics for all to grow and thrive
- Program and membership financial aid to ensure equity for all our neighbors
- Contributing to a strong and vibrant community for all
Annual Fund
Donations to the West Suburban YMCA’s Annual Fund support our commitment to keeping our facility open to all, regardless of ability to pay. Our Annual Fund provides financial aid to children, adults, seniors, and families that offers a safe space for youth development, programs for healthier living, and opportunities for social responsibility within our community.
Capital Gifts
We are stewards of our properties in Newton, Wayland, and East Brookfield and remain committed to maintaining and improving them, so they benefit generations to come. Capital gifts present a powerful opportunity for those who wish to support the bricks and mortar that enable us to make a sustainable impact on children, families, and active older adults.
Planned Giving
A healthy Y capable of making a significant impact in the community is a gift we have received from prior generations, and it is a gift we should pass along, in a stronger position, to future generations. When you consider the Y in your estate planning, we work with you and your professional experts to formulate plans that will fulfill your desire to benefit future generations of children and families in our community through the Y. For more information on planned giving options, click here.
Special Events
The West Suburban YMCA’s two signature events – our Golf Tournament and Gala – pack a one-two punch. Each event gives our community a chance to come together and celebrate all that the Y does, while also supporting our Annual Fund. Our wide range of sponsorship opportunities add the extra bonus of letting the community know what you support. We invite you to join us as a guest or as a sponsor on the course or around the dinner table. To learn more about these events and more, click here.
Boston Marathon
For the past two years, the Y has received an invitational bib from the City of Newton to participate in the Boston Marathon. Our marathon runners commit to raising $7,500 for our Annual Fund and look to our greater Y community for help in reaching that goal. To learn more, click here.
Yes! If you would like to direct your donation to a specific cause, please make note of it on your donation form or check memo lin. You may select a specific branch or camp from the dropdown menu of our donation form and also use the notes field to share more details.
Yes! The West Suburban YMCA is a charitable non-profit, EIN: 04-2104783
The West Suburban YMCA welcomes volunteers of all ages and abilities to help fulfill our commitment to social responsibility within our community. For more information on how to become a volunteer, click here.
Yes! You will receive a letter either through email or postal mail shortly after making your donation. If you need another copy, you may access this through your YMCA account by going to “Payment History” and checking “Tax deductible only.” Of course, you can always contact us at any time, and we can get you any forms you need. Please reach out to Kristina Carroll at 617-244-6050 ex. 3096 with questions.
All donors to our Annual Fund are recognized in our Annual Report and our digital donor wall, which can be viewed on screens at both Y branches. In addition, event and year-round sponsors are recognized in many ways in print materials, social media, and event promotions. Major and capital gifts may also be recognized with naming opportunities at one of our properties.
Gifts of $1,000 or more to our Annual Fund are eligible to become part of the Champion’s Club (formerly Banner Club), recognized with a banner (54” x 34”) for one year in the Church St Y or a framed poster (36” x 24”) in the Wells Ave Y. We strive to recognize donors in ways that are meaningful to each individual. Please contact our team to discuss further.
More Ways to Support The Y
Sponsorships & Fundraising Events
The West Suburban YMCA hosts two signature fundraising events each year - the Annual Golf Tournament and the Annual Gala. Our fundraising events give our community a chance to come together and celebrate all that the Y does, while also supporting our Annual Fund.
Capital Gifts
A powerful opportunity for those who wish to support the bricks and mortar that enables us to make a sustainable impact on children, families, and active older adults. We are stewards of our properties in Newton, Wayland, and East Brookfield and remain committed to improving them to benefit generations to come.
Planned Giving
Make a meaningful, enduring impact. A healthy Y capable of making a significant impact in the community is a gift we have received from prior generations, and it is a gift we should pass along, in a stronger position, to future generations.
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