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Y for Youth Community Festival

Active Older Adults, Adults, Kids, Teens
May 03, 2025 12:00 – 4:00 pm
Free
Dogpatch YMCA at Crane Cove
Join us for the Y for Youth Community Festival and the grand opening of the new Dogpatch Y!
Adult and youth watching a Chinese lion dance performance.

May 3 @ 12:00 pm 4:00 pm

Join us for the Y for Youth Community Festival and the grand opening of the new Dogpatch Y!

Free
701 Illinois St
San Francisco, CA 94107 United States
(415) 281-6702


Join us for our Y For Youth Community Festival – this year’s festivities will be bigger and better than ever!


Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025
Location: Dogpatch Y at Crane Cove Park
Time: 12 pm – 4 pm
Admission is free

Two youth performing a hip hop dance.
Youth playing with legos.
People sitting at tables outdoors enjoying the sunshine.
A group of people waiting to get their faces painted.
Group of adults performing a Hawaiian dance on a stage.
Youth playing a game of Jenga.

SPONSORSHIP opportunities

A HIGHLY VISIBLE OPPORTUNITY TO SUPPORT YOUTH

Sponsorships are the cornerstone of Y For Youth’s success and ensuring access for all. Sponsors will receive invaluable brand exposure and impressions to tens of thousands across the Bay Area. Our comprehensive advertising campaign reaches the entire community, prominently featuring our sponsors in digital communications and at all Y facilities and program sites in Marin, San Francisco, and San Mateo Counties.

For more details regarding sponsorship benefits, contact Justin Crum, Senior Executive Director of Individual Major Giving, at [email protected] or 612-242-2596.

  • Recognition as Presenting Sponsor for the Y For Youth including 20 tickets to the VIP reception
  • Option to have named sponsorship of the Main Stage, Rooftop Lounge, or other high-traffic activity area as agreed upon; Opportunity for a representative of your company to speak from main stage at the Y For Youth Community Festival
  • Sponsor recognition on physical signage at the Festival and VIP Cocktail Reception
  • Recognition in Digital Communications leading up to event

  • Option to have named sponsorship of the Main Stage, Rooftop Lounge, or other high-traffic activity area as agreed upon; Opportunity for a representative of your company to speak from main stage at the Y For Youth Community Festival
  • Two reserved 8-top tables with 16 tickets to the VIP reception
  • Sponsor recognition on physical signage at the Festival and VIP Cocktail Reception
  • Recognition in Digital Communications leading up to event

  • Reserved 8-top “Banquet Table” with 8 tickets to the VIP reception
  • Live sponsorship recognition from the Main Stage throughout day of event
  • Sponsor recognition on physical signage at the Festival and VIP Cocktail Reception
  • Recognition in Digital Communications leading up to event

  • Reserved “Cocktail Table” and 8 tickets to the VIP Reception OR Named Sponsorship of the Bar or branded lounge area
  • Sponsor recognition on physical signage at the Festival and VIP Cocktail Reception
  • Recognition in Digital Communications leading up to event

  • Sponsor recognition on physical signage at the Festival and VIP Cocktail Reception; 4 tickets to the VIP Reception
  • Recognition in Digital Communications leading up to event

  • Receive 2 tickets to the VIP reception
  • Recognition in Digital Communications leading up to event

2025 Charles M. Collins Youth Impact Award

Each year, Y for Youth gives us the chance to recognize the generosity of our community, and we are honored to present this year’s Charles M. Collins Youth Impact Award to Peggy and Mark Bley in recognition of their leadership, generosity, and lasting contributions to the YMCA of Greater San Francisco.

Peggy and Mark Bley have been steadfast supporters of the YMCA of Greater San Francisco for over 30 years. Their commitment to the Y and especially to the youth we serve has seen no limit. The Bley’s have been incredibly generous with their time, talent, and philanthropy. They stepped in to help sustain the Y during the COVID-19 Pandemic and stabilize the organization at one of the most vulnerable times in our 170-year history.

The Y is a stronger institution – and our community has more opportunities than ever before – because of their dedication.

Adult male and adult female posing for a photo.

vip reception

Extend the Celebration with an Exclusive Evening of Connection and Inspiration:

  • Rooftop Sunset Social sponsored by Power Station | 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
    Sip cocktails and savor bites while taking in stunning views of the Dogpatch neighborhood.
  • Evening Program | 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
    Celebrate the transformative impact of YMCA youth programs.
  • Networking & Entertainment | 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
    Enjoy live music, cocktails, and immersive YMCA-inspired art installations.

our new facility

We’re beyond excited to celebrate the opening of our Dogpatch YMCA at Crane Cove — our first newest facility in 30 years! As part of our 2030 Vision to foster strong communities where everyone can Be, Belong, and Become, this new location marks the YMCA of Greater San Francisco’s 15th branch in the Bay Area. Serving Dogpatch and Potrero Hill, it offers a wide range of programs, fitness opportunities (including water sports!), and wellness services for all. Learn more about the grand opening, and be sure to visit while enjoying the Y For Youth Community Festival!

YMCA of San Francisco Dogpatch YMCA building exterior.

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