Celebrate 12 Days of Giving at the Y
This holiday season, you’re invited to celebrate the 12 Days of Giving with the Y! From December 13 through the 24th, we’ll be sharing ways you can donate to help others “Find Their Y” and create a stronger, healthier community in 2024.
Please consider donating to or getting involved in any of the 12 causes below. Be sure to share our social media posts each day, using the hashtag, #12DaysofGiving!
Day 1 | Find Your Confidence
Each year the Y teaches hundreds of children to swim through our Safety Around Water program and regular Swim Lessons. This helps them find their CONFIDENCE, teaches a lifelong skill, and introduces them to lifelong fun. The cost of swim lessons should never be a barrier to learning this essential skill. Donate today to ensure everyone in Gaston County can have fun and be safe around the water.
Day 2 | Find Your Adventure
Summer is a time for kids to explore new things and expand the limits of their imagination. At the Gaston County Family YMCA, every day is an adventure at Summer Day Camp for hundreds of children and teens! Help make camp accessible for all by donating to our scholarship fund.
Day 3 | Find Your Connection
At the Y, there are no strangers – only friends you haven’t met yet! This year, Gaston County Family YMCA provided a variety of active older adults events and activities in our community through classes and programs focused on improving health and mobility. Our focus was to help seniors find their CONNECTION with meaningful friendships. Help us continue to strengthen the social fabric of our community by donating to our senior programs.
Day 4 | Find Your Activity
To be our best selves, we need to take care of our whole selves. At Gaston County Family YMCA we have hundreds of group exercise classes to help members find balance and strength in spirit, mind, and body. Give others the opportunity to find their ACTIVITY and help jumpstart their journey to health by donating to our Annual Campaign.
Day 5 | Find Your Passion
Youth sports are just the start of something bigger– besides teaching healthy living principles, they also teach the value of teamwork, help fuel determination, and build character. At the Gaston County Family YMCA, we have a sports program that keeps children active while igniting their PASSION for something greater. Help give every child the opportunity to experience youth sports by donating to our Annual Campaign.
Day 6 | Find Your Purpose
Whenever a neighbor needs support, Gaston County Family YMCA is ready to help with open arms and caring hearts. Over the years, we have served hundreds of families through our Summer Read, Feed, and Lead program. Help us continue to make an impact on hunger in Gaston County and find your PURPOSE by donating to our food program.
Day 7 | Find Your Friends
The Y is more than just a place to work out. With opportunities to connect with neighbors and join the fabric of the community, members can discover a greater sense of purpose and find their FRIENDS. This year, Gaston County Family YMCA provided more than 400 membership scholarships to ensure all members of our community have access to our classes and programs. Help us continue to serve our neighbors and friends by donating to the Y.
Day 8 | Find Your Curiosity
Our Childwatch and Afterschool programming always includes activities that help inspire wonder about the world around us.
