Why the Y?
We need you to help us be there for those who need us most.
Volunteers are essential to fulfilling the Y's purpose to strengthen communities. The YMCA is rooted in the spirit of community volunteerism. Volunteers are the center of the great work taking place every day. Across the U.S., more than 230,000 people volunteer at the Y. That’s thousands of neighbors, business leaders, parents, teens, community advocates and individuals who want to give back. When you volunteer at the YMCA, you are at the heart of spreading our mission to connect individuals and families with opportunities that strengthen spirit, mind, and body. We understand that for a community to be strong, we all must work together to make it a better place.
Now, more than ever, the community needs the YMCA. The Tampa Y believes that lasting personal and social change is best accomplished when we all work together to invest in our kids, our health and our neighborhoods. We are dedicated to nurturing the potential of every child and teen, improving our community’s health and well-being, and giving back by providing support to our neighbors. For some people, participating in the Y may not feel attainable because of cost. However, the Y is committed to ensuring these programs and services are available to everyone, regardless of ability to pay. From athletics, to education and health services, to safe spaces, the Y fills gaps where society falls short. Our Association-led Annual Campaign focuses on supporting all people in need throughout Tampa Bay. And the success of our Campaign is founded upon our volunteer boards leading the way.
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When you donate to the Tampa YMCA’s Annual Campaign, you are directly impacting members of our Tampa Bay community, ensuring the Y and our life-changing programs are accessible to the tens of thousands of kids, families, and adults facing financial hardships.
Last year, our staff, volunteers, donors, members and community partners provided much-needed funding that helped our Y:
- Improve Health: Over $7.6 million reinvested into our community through financial assistance and subsidized programs to ensure participation in Y programs for nearly 70,000 people facing financial hardship
- Prevent Drowning: Building confidence in 7,367 youth through life-saving water safety and swim skills
- Strengthen Families: Providing fresh produce and nutritional education to nearly 30,000 kids, families and seniors living in food deserts
- Nurture Potential: Fostering self-esteem and success in 29,962 youth through educational and sports programs
Please join us today by clicking the button below and help advance our cause, making it possible for us to carry out our commitment to the community. When you invest in the Y, your dollars will directly benefit kids and families in need throughout our communities. For a better you. For a better community. Give for a better us.