All Gifts Matched Through December 31

At the YMCA of Central Ohio, every gift is more than a donation; it’s an investment in strengthening lives across five generations so that all people can reach their full potential. This giving season, we’re uniting around three essentials our neighbors need most: 1) Housing stability, 2) Nutritious food and wellness services and 3) Opportunities of access and belonging. Please join us in building brighter futures across Central Ohio by making your gift today to Give Hope, Give Health and Give Community. Thanks to our generous Matching Gift sponsors, your gift made now through Dec. 31 will be matched, extending your impact for children, families and seniors across our community.

 


 

Make an Impact

 

Give Hope

by assisting families to find stability and safety through housing, shelter and support in times of need.

 

Give Health

by ensuring neighbors have access to nutritious food and programs that foster a healthy spirit, mind and body.

 

Give Community

by opening doors to opportunities for all and foster belonging across five generations.

The YMCA is the original 501(c)(3) nonprofit that generates revenue through donations, programs and services to fund initiatives that build strong communities. 100% of Annual Campaign contributions go back into the community. An investment in the YMCA is an investment in the community.

Thank You to Our Matching Gift Sponsors!

Gifts matched through December 31, 2025

Hal Keller &
Laurie Kaps-Keller

The YMCA is the original 501(c)(3) nonprofit that generates revenue through donations, programs and services to fund initiatives that build strong communities. 100% of Annual Campaign contributions go back into the community. An investment in the YMCA is an investment in the community.

Your Gift Today Transforms Lives & Strengthens Our Community.

Youth sharing for at the school event.

Give Nutritious Food

$25 + Match

Provides one month of nutritious meals for two people experiencing homelessness at Van Buren Center emergency shelter.

A youth enjoying his touchdown while playing flag football in the YMCA Bitty Sport program.

Give Teamwork

$50 + Match

Gives a child year-round team play through 8 youth sports sessions to stay active and build skills.

A mother and her child enjoying family time together.

Give Daily Needs

$100 + Match

Provides everyday amenities for a family living in community housing.

An Adult male helping a youth learning how to swim.

Give Family Wellness

$250 + Match

Develops healthy lifestyles and builds community connections for two families through a one year membership at a YMCA Community Center.

A father and her child enjoying family time together.

Give Stable Housing

$500 + Match

Gives a family a place to call home with a security deposit for an apartment, helping them quickly and stably exit shelter and return to housing.

A YMCA teacher reading a story to two youth.

Give Safe Spaces 

$1000 + Match

Ensures two children have a safe place to learn and grow while parents are at work for one school year through Before and After School Child Care.

 

 

The Reason Why

 
 

Our Regional Impact in 2024

Over $1.3M in Financial Assistance Awarded

Last year to individuals in our community throughout Central Ohio, creating opportunities through transformational programs across our three pillars of Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility.

Youth Development

7,146 CHILDREN

are now safer around the water.

5,776 YOUTH

had a fun, safe environment to stay active and learned new skills in youth sports.

1,544 CHILDREN

built friendships, had fun outdoors and extended learning with STEM activities at summer day camp.

Healthy Living

114,365 MEMBERS

improved whole-person health during 2.2M visits.

44,803 OLDER ADULTS

stayed active and found community, building social connections and enhancing their quality of life.

Social Responsibility

 3,844 FAMILIES

received nutritious food through produce giveaways, ensuring access for those in need of affordable, healthy options.

 4,194 INDIVIDUALS

experiencing homelessness were kept safe and warm in emergency shelter.

174,922 MEALS

served to those without a home.

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