The Annual Fund is the YMCA’s most important fund raising vehicle and is crucial to the YMCA’s economic stability.  Most YMCA members are surprised to find that membership dues and program fees do not cover the cost of operating the YMCA.  Membership dues and program fees cover approximately 70% of the cost to operate the YMCA.

Our Annual Fund Drive efforts are designed to:

• Solicit charitable gifts to bridge the gap between membership and program income and the actual cost of operating the YMCA.
• Solicit charitable gifts for membership and program scholarships provided to those individuals and families in financial need.
• Solicit charitable contributions for capital improvements to the YMCA facility and grounds.

PLEDGE CARD

ANNUAL FUND DRIVE BROCHURE

There is a widely acknowledged, urgent need for improving and increasing science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) skills among our youth. These skills are critical in order to navigate the modern world and access the opportunities it affords. STEM literacy and skills are key to the professional success of our children and the economic health of our region and nation.

Please help us welcome Jennifer Minnick (pictured below left) and Amy Davis (pictured below right), two of our newest staff members. Jennifer and Amy recently joined us as Health and Wellness Program Coordinators and will help support members on their journey for better health. Welcome!

Annex Agency Christmas Party

More than 100 people attended the Annual Annex Christmas Party. They shared a meal and enjoyed fellowship, dancing and karaoke! Thanks to St. Rita's Medical Center for their generous donation of turkeys and to all YMCA and agency staff for helping make this event a wonderful holiday tradition.

From Y Resident to Lima Leader

For people like Paul Shin, the Y was a place of great beginnings - a place where community leaders rallied to support a young adult on the verge of something great.

The 19th member of the YMCA’s Triangle of Honor Bill Timmermeister was recognized for his outstanding leadership and support of the YMCA on October 28. A resident of Lima since 1945, Timmermeister serves on the YMCA Board of Trustees, is a generous supporter of the Y, and was instrumental in creating the partnership between the Y and Lima Memorial Health System. He is also an active leader in other Lima and Allen County organizations, including the Allen County Historical Society and Lima Memorial Hospital.

Timmermeister graduated from Lima Senior and The Ohio State University and has owned and operated the Lima Auto Mall for the past 45 years.