At the YMCA, one of our most important goals has always been to enrich the lives of kids in our community. But when some are left out, it leaves us all a bit poorer.

That’s because giving kids a safe and nurturing place to go benefits everyone. By introducing them to experiences that will help them grow into responsible, successful adults, we make the community we love a better place to live. One child at a time. One family at a time.

YMCA programs teach young people important values such as caring, honesty, responsibility and respect. Through a variety of fun and rewarding activities, they also develop valuable skills while they gain confidence and self-esteem. You simply can’t put a price on strengthening and enriching the character of a child.

In 2009, we gave out $87,000 to over 800 recipients throughout Dodge County.  The need in our community continues to rise, yet we continue to remain dedicated to our mission - that children and families always have the opportunity to participate in YMCA programs.

Ways To Give:

A One Time Donation

A Monthly Donation

Any Strong Kids Campaign Special Event

Participating in SCRIP (the way to donate without spending extra cash)

Another way to give to your local YMCA without costing you a penny is to participate in our Scrip program.  Not familiar with Scrip?  Please check it out here, and keep in mind that Scrip can be used for everyday purchases - like gas, groceries, household goods, dining out and more.  Make purchasing and using Scrip a part of your regular shopping and help contribute 2%, 3%, up to 18% to the Y!