The Kalamazoo YMCA has been a part of the heart and soul of the community for more than 140 years. We are committed to working to build a strong, supportive community. We welcome all regardless of family income. On an average, the Kalamazoo Y provides over $200,000 in program and membership scholarships to more than 2,000 individuals and families each year. This ensures everyone has the opportunity to be part of the Y family.

The Kalamazoo YMCA serve individuals and families across greater Kalamazoo with program branches in central and northern Kalamazoo and Portage along with six before/after school child care sites and two preschool locations.

To support the work of the YMCA in the greater Kalamazoo area you can donate online or stop by any branch location.




As a former YMCA Board of Directors President, Chairperson of the Board of Trustees and volunteer director, Norman P. Hahn championed the YMCA mission to enhance the lives of so many by making it possible for them to be involved in the YMCA.

Norm spent his time, money and expertise to expand our YMCA. In 2005, in honor of Norm’s service and dedication, the Strong Kids, Strong Families campaign was renamed the Norman P. Hahn Strong Kids, Strong Families Campaign.


Norman P. Hahn 1927-2005

2008 Strong Kids, Strong Families
Memberships:
  • 506 Families : $127,959
Lincoln Youth Development:
  • 250 participants includes Washington Program/Teen Night
  • Tutoring, mentoring, education, Accelerated Reading Program, sports & nutrition, parental, service learning projects and computer instruction.
  • Subsidized by the Kalamazoo Community Foundation, Dorothy U. Dalton Foundation and Strong Kids Scholarship Program.
YMCA on the Road:
  • 60-75 youth per day during the summer
  • YMCA provides transportation to Lincoln YMCA, local parks and other YMCA sites for programming.
  • During the school year, youth are transported to the YMCA for programming.
  • Weekly program operating costs $1000 - subsidized by Kalamazoo Community Foundation, Pfizer, Strong Kids Scholarship Program
Saturday Late Night:
  • 75-80 teens per week
  • Every Saturday night at the Maple Branch (7:30p-11p)
  • Free program for teens 14-18
  • Weekly program operating costs $300 - subsized by the Harold & Grace Upjohn Foundation, John E. Fetzer Foundation, the City of Kalamazoo and Strong Kids Scholarship Program
Program Scholarships:
  • Scholarships given for youth basketball, youth flag football, swim lessons, tennis lessons and youth fitness.
  • Maple - 301 scholarships : $15,169
  • Portage - 171 scholarships : $5,827
  • Scholarships at Lincoln given for YMCA on the Road, Saturday Late Night and Lincoln Youth Development - 1,118 scholarships : $33,783
Licensed Childcare:
  • Scholarships given for: Before/After school care at Winchell Elemetary School, MLK Elementary School, Milwood Elementary School, Mattawan
    Schools; Maple & Croyden Preschools; Weekly summer day camp at Maple & Portage Branches
  • 1,991 scholarships : $15,790

 


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