WE ALL BELONG
For generations, the Gaston County Family YMCA has been a pillar of support for all children, families, and individuals in our community.
Your donation to the Annual Giving Campaign helps us address the greatest needs—ensuring everyone has access to Y programs, resources, and opportunities to thrive.
Choose a YMCA branch or program and select a gift type—sustainer, one-time, or pledge—and we’ll ensure your generosity makes a meaningful impact!
BREAKING DOWN THE IMPACT
Behind every life-changing program at the Gaston County Family YMCA are real costs—scholarships for families in need, supplies for youth programs, trained staff to lead and mentor, and resources that make a lasting impact. Your donation directly supports these efforts, ensuring we can continue to provide essential programs and services for all. Every dollar counts in building a stronger, healthier community!
$25 — Fuel A Child's Day
After a full day of learning, kids need healthy snacks to stay energized. Your gift provides the nourishment they need to keep playing, growing, and thriving.
$50 — Provide a Safe Place
Give 1 child 1 week of Y afterschool care filled with learning, play, and support—no matter their family's ability to pay.
$100 - Teach Lifesaving Skills
Drowning is a leading cause of death for children under 5. Your donation empowers one child to learn lifesaving swim skills through our Safety Around Water program.
$150 - Change a Child's Summer
Provide a child in need with a week at YMCA Summer Camp—where they’ll make friends, explore new interests, and create lasting memories.
$250 - Build Confidence Through Play
Every child deserves the chance to play, no matter their family’s ability to pay.Your gift helps three children discover their strengths and build confidence through YMCA sports.
$500 - Combat Childhood Obesity
Childhood obesity has tripled in the last four decades. Your gift helps one child and their family participate in the Healthy Weight & Your Child program and provides support toward a YMCA membership to continue their journey.
$750 - Enhance a Senior’s Well-Being
Many seniors face barriers to staying active and connected. Your gift provides a senior with access to fitness programs, social opportunities, and the resources they need to stay emotionally, physically, and spiritually healthy.
$1,000 - Champion a Cancer Survivor's Recovery
Cancer survivors shouldn’t have to choose between recovery and financial burdens. Your donation provides 1 cancer survivor with the full LIVESTRONG® at the Y program, helping them regain strength, confidence, and community.
$1,500 - Feed Kids This Summer
Support one YMCA site in a low-income neighborhood to provide daily meals and summer activities for children facing food insecurity through our Lead, Feed, and Read program.