Stronger Together. Annual Drive Exceeds Goal.

It starts with a gift, perhaps the amount is $10, $100 or $1,000. These generous investments are the beginning of a story for a young person, adult or family who comes to the YMCA and leaves with a healthier lifestyle, lifelong friends and a renewed commitment to making our community a better place to be.

Three hundred twenty-five donors contributed $99,280 during the Annual Drive. This exceeded our goal of $75,000 by 33%. At the Y, we rely on the generosity of our members, program participants and local businesses to further the YMCA mission. We know that lasting personal and social change happens when we all work together.

“Exceeding our goal and doubling the number of donors to the campaign is a reflection of how amazing our community is. Philanthropic gifts to the YMCA are a true example of neighbors helping neighbors,” said Lima Family YMCA President Jerry Courtney.

The YMCA is one of few places in Lima and Allen County that people of all ages, genders, races and socioeconomic levels join together in a safe, caring environment built on mutual respect for all. With a focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, strengthening communities is our cause.

Sharon Guice, Chair of the Annual Drive campaign said, “We are so grateful for the outpouring of support. We can help even more children, families, individuals and seniors who look to the Y for support and guidance. When you give to the Y, you are helping create lifetime memories and experiences.”

Gifts to the Annual Drive campaign enable the YMCA to provide membership and program assistance to those in financial need, address small capital needs of Y facilities and helps keep the Y affordable, safe and up to date.