The Sonoma County Family YMCA : Giving

COMMUNITY SUPPORT CAMPAIGN

If you have any questions regarding our campaign or wish to make a tax-deductible donation, please contact us at (707) 545-9622 or to make a donation online, click here:

Our Strong Kids Campaign is the largest adult program & fundraising effort we do, enlisting over 100 volunteers and all YMCA staff to "tell the story of the YMCA" in person and over the phone, gathering contributions from local companies, private individuals and YMCA members like you!

The Sonoma County Family YMCA has been serving the community since 1954, serving not only "Health Seekers" fitness needs, but also providing youth & teen programs, e.g., summer camps, childcare, youth sports & swim lessons. The Y is a non-profit 501(C) 3 organization (tax ID 94-1265049) that provides financial assistance to those individuals and families who are unable to pay the full fees for YMCA membership or programs. Financial assistance is offered on a sliding scale based on family size and income.

Each year the YMCA staff and volunteers are involved in a number of fundraising events including the Community Support Campaign, the Annual Golf Tournament, the Harvest Fair Run, and others where over $200,000 are raised to provide financial assistance to those in need.

Every child needs safe, healthy care and activity. Your gifts help the Y reach families who cannot afford these services.

Give a child self-esteem.

$350 will send her to camp and $700 will also send her little brother $35— $70 each month
$500 will sponsor their Youth Sports team $50 a month or $250 each season ($25 a month) giving 20 children sports training, teamwork skills and character values
$5,000 will teach all of their classmates to swim providing bus service to the Y and protection from drowning for kids in his high risk community

Give their sister care.

$1,000 will provide afterschool care to keep her safe from risky behaviors $100 a month and $200 a month ($2,000) will also provide care for the brother

Give his mom strength to provide for her family...

$100 will provide stress relief and fitness for their mom through two months of Y membership $10 a month

...and their grandfather exercise and social contacts.

$50 will keep their grandfather safe with a month of arthritis exercise and fall prevention classes $5 each month

“ A number of families are experiencing unemployment and financial difficulties. As a result, more children, families and seniors need our help and their needs are more critical than ever.”

David K. Brown, Jr., President & CEO

“Your gifts - monthly, quarterly or on an annual basis - will help us continue to serve. Thank you for being generous!”

Andrea Ham, Board Chair - Ham Delles Co.
Gerald Villarreal , Campaign Chair - Attorney

3,800 services are provided for Y kids, each year through Y programs based on the character values of:

RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY, HONESTY AND CARING

575 of these Camp, Youth Sports and Swim Lesson experiences are made possible by your gifts.

800 children & youth play Youth Sports on Y teams in Basketball, Indoor Soccer, T-ball and Track & Field each year.

150 learn sportsmanship, teamwork and skills because you give to support their health and fitness.

1,200 kids received Y licensed, after-school childcare at 19 schools, in nine school districts in:

Santa Rosa, Rohnert Park, Petaluma, Cotati, Penngrove, Guerneville, Glen Ellen and Sonoma.

100 more could benefit from Y values, assets and care through your gifts and sponsorships.

Sonoma County Family YMCA - 1111 College Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95404 (707) 545-9622

501c3 not-for-profit charitable organization.

Financial assistance is offered on a sliding scale providing access to those unable to pay.