Donations can be given on-line, by mail, fax, phone and in person

at one of our 14 branches or the Association office.

 

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Read our Case Brochure

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Every individual deserves a healthy body, a healthy mind and healthful habits; to be physically and emotionally safe; and to have access to structured and supervised community-based activities.

 

Yet . . .

  • Today the youth in our community are suffering from an obesity epidemic, with one in three being overweight or obese. 
  • 72% of children living in San Francisco never exercise and only 31% are physically fit.* 
  • Of 4,000 young people surveyed across the country, less than 40% claimed access to safe places and constructive use of their time. Another 58% reported that they rarely participate in high-quality structured activities.** 

*Children Now, 2008 California Report Card   **Search Institute 2005-06 survey

 

The YMCA of San Francisco is making a concerted effort to address these worrisome trends. 

 

“Everyday I thank God and the generosity of other people for helping me keep my son safe, secure and happy.”

                                          Parent of child in YMCA after school enrichment program

 

   GIVING OPTIONS
   
Give to a Specific Branch  
                          Your donation can be applied to a particular branch or program.
   
Memorialize or Honor a Special Occasion  

                          You can honor the memory of a deceased loved one or friend or celebrate

                          a birthday, anniversary or other special event with your donation.  A card

                          is sent to your honoree or the family of the deceased acknowledging your

                          gift.
   
 Give for the Greatest Tax Advantage  

                         To make a donation of stock, complete this Securities Transfer Form  

                         and/or contact Cindy Sandoval at the YMCA of San Francisco Association

                         office, (415) 281-6752 or csandoval@ymcasf.org.
   
Estate Gifts and Planned Giving  

                         To learn how you can remember the YMCA in your will or arrange for a

                         future gift that provides an income stream and possible tax deferments,     

                         contact Vice President, Financial Development Karen Bradley Follette,

                         CFRE, at (415) 777-9622 or kbfollette@ymcasf.org.

   

Matching Gifts

  

                        Many employers match their employees’ gifts, often doubling or tripling the

                        amount realized to continue our mission.  Typically, you obtain and 

                        complete the appropriate match form from your company and turn it over to

                        the YMCA to finish the matching gifts process.

Our tax identification number is 94-0997140.

Every donation is welcome and appreciated and will help us
to build strong kids, strong families and strong communities.

 

   CRUCIAL PROGRAM WORK

PEP- Physical Education Program

 

80% of San Francisco’s Asian youth never exercise. At the Chinatown YMCA, our PEP program is providing physical education to 1,100 students in Chinatown each week and raising awareness about the importance of healthy lifestyles.  The YMCA PEP program helps children and their families engage in physical activity, motor skill development, health and wellness programming, and nutrition education; with an overall focus on healthier lifestyle choices. 

 

“PEP has shown me how to eat a more balanced diet, make better food choices, and even make healthy meals myself.”                        - S. Louie, Age 15

 A Beacon in the Western Addition

 

Many families living in the Western Addition are at risk of becoming splintered.  The Western Addition Beacon Center, operated by the Buchanan YMCA, not only provides quality after-school programming, but also serves as a community center addressing specific needs of this underserved neighborhood. Academic support, college preparation, computer training, arts activities, recreational activities that foster mental and physical health and case management are available on a daily basis for more than 400 youth ages 5 to 17.

 

The Western Addition has been identified as a consistent “hot spot” of violent youth criminal activity.                             - SF Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice 2000 Report on Juvenile Crime

 

Seniors are at the Heart of our Mission

 

Social isolation, inadequate nutrition and decreased strength and mobility can become serious challenges to the health and well being of our older adults.  The Bayview Hunters Point, Mission, Shih Yu-Lang Central, Richmond District, and Stonestown YMCAs offer a variety of programs in their Senior Centers for both physically active and frail older adults.

 

“Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” – The World Health Organization

 

For more than 150 years, the YMCA of San Francisco has provided comprehensive programs and services to meet the diverse needs of the Bay Area. Through its 14 locations in Marin, San Francisco and San Mateo counties, the YMCA’s programs have helped generations of individuals and families build healthy spirits, minds and bodies. From swim classes and health programs to senior activities and job-readiness training, the YMCA of San Francisco has long provided the resources that each neighborhood needs. On an average day last year, 19,500 youth were participating in YMCA of San Francisco programs.

 

    FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:

YMCA of San Francisco

Financial Development Department

631 Howard Street, Suite 500

San Francisco, CA  94105

(415) 777-9622

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