Give the Gift of a Y Experience

While FITMAS IN JULY brings a season of fun and silliness, it also shines a spotlight on something truly vital: the YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo's commitment to ensuring everyone in our community has access to a Y experience.

At the heart of our mission, we believe that every person in the community deserves a Y experience. This summer, will you help us uphold that belief by supporting the Y's Financial Assistance program?

Your Gift: A Lifeline to Our Community

Did you know that 1 out of every 3 members at our Maple and Portage Y's rely on financial assistance? In 2024 alone, the Y provided over $820,000 in aid, guaranteeing that no one was turned away due to an inability to pay. Last year, through campaigns like this one, we raised over $450,000, and we're constantly striving to bridge that gap so that

  • The teenager has a safe place to connect after school
  • The family is able to build stronger bonds and create lasting memories
  • The single parent finds support through critical Y programs for their children
  • The elderly individual can build a vibrant supportive community at the Y.
  • The cancer survivor has the tools and resources to rebuild strength and muscle mass and improved health.
Make an Impact Today!

Your contribution changes lives! Please consider a gift of:

  • One month membership for a Teen: $24
  • Participation for Childbirth Education classes: $50
  • Participation in  youth sports, Flag Football: $75
  • One month family membership for a family: $86
  • A session of swim lessons for a five year old: $90
  • Participaion fees for the Y's new Diabesity Defense program: $150
  • A week of summer day camp: $205
  • Six month family membership: $516
  • A 12 month membership for a family with two adults: $1,032

MAKE YOUR FITMAS GIFT HERE!

Thank you for considering a gift to the Y this FITMAS season!

For information about our Financial Aid program, click here. 

For information about our our Fitmas In July giving campaign and other ways to give to the Y, please contact Rhonda Ludwig, VP of Membership and Fund Development.