Make A Lasting Impact with the YMCA of Central Ohio 

Help everyone — regardless of income — access life-changing programs like swim lessons, summer camps, housing, and food support. Your gift stays local and directly impacts 13 communities across 5 counties. Together, we’re building a healthier, stronger, and more connected community.

 


 

Your Gift Today Transforms Lives & Strengthens Our Community.

A youth enjoying her first swim lessons

 Swimmer Safety

$25

Teaches life-saving skills to a child in a 6-week session of swim lessons.

A teacher helping a student for summer classes

Summer Studies

$50

Boosts skills and friendships with STEM and outdoor fun at Summer Day Camp.

Player focused to their coach going over the game plan

Build Teamwork

$100

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

A group of people smiling together as they are a team helping their community

   Safe Spaces

$250

Provides two children with accessible, high-quality before and after school child care for a month.

two people holding plants

Shelter Support

$500

Provides a family with five nights of safe shelter and a warm bed on their path to stable housing.

two student enjoying time being creative in art class

Student Success

$1000

Gives a caregiver peace of mind with one month of quality child care for their toddler.

 

 

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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