"For 160 years, the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington has remained a vital support system, offering programs and services that have made our region a great place to learn, grow and thrive. The power and distinctiveness of this organization is that it serves people throughout the continuum of life. Whether as a member, volunteer, or avid supporter, when you are involved with the Y in any way, you are helping individuals of all ages and backgrounds support their health and wellness even in the most challenging circumstances. We all face times when we are down on our luck and need a helping hand… we ask you to extend yours.

This is your opportunity to transform a life by nurturing the well-being of those who find themselves in trying times. Your donation will not only provide local children, adults, and families access to our programs and services, it will give them an experience they can hold close to their hearts. Individuals all around you will be able have access to mentoring and counseling services, go to camp, and learn how to make the healthy choice the easy choice. Every little bit makes a difference! With your help, we can see to it that everyone has the opportunity to explore new interests, take control of their health, and build deeper relationships."
-Mike Repass, Board Chair, YMCA of Metropolitan Washington



Your contribution will help in so many ways:

$250
• Sends one child to summer day camp for one week
• Provides pre-school care for one child for one week
• Gives one teen the opportunity to become a young leader in the Youth and Government program

$500
• Sends two children to a two-week swimming camp
• Sends one child to basketball camp for one month

$1,000
• Sends three children to Thingamajig Convention, which encourages invention and creativity
• Allows five teens to give back to the community through the summer of service program
• Provides free membership for three young people for an entire year

$2,500
• Provides membership subsidies for 20 school-aged children for a full year
• Provides nine weeks of child care for one infant
• Provides two weeks of after-school care for 13 children
• Allows ten children to participate in the PHD (Physical, Healthy, and Driven) Program for two weeks

$5,000
• Allows 20 teens to participate in the counselor-in-training program
• Provides five families with free membership for one year
• Sends 13 children to computer/science camp for two weeks

$10,000
• Provides membership subsidies for 80 families for a full year
• Provides a two-week outdoor hiking adventure for 13 children
• Allows 40 teens to participate in the Youth and Government program for one school year

$25,000
• Sends 22 children to overnight camp for two weeks
• Provides swimming lessons once a week for three months for 333 children