Give Back To The YMCA Of Greater Erie

Download the YMCA of Greater Erie’s 2009 Annual Report

The YMCA of Greater Erie is a not-for-profit, charitable organization that puts Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all. We believe that no one should be turned away due to an inability to pay a fee. Each year, thousands of children and families are able to participate in YMCA programs thanks to the generosity of our donors. In addition, many YMCA programs and services are provided at little or no cost thanks to the contributions and sponsorships of area businesses and individuals.

Learn more about the YMCA’s annual scholarship campaign We Build People.  Visit www.webuildpeopleerie.org.

Give to the YMCA today! To make a donation, call our Executive Offices at (814) 452-1432 or put your gift to work immediately by donating online.

Donate Online

1. Log onto the branch you want to donate to by clicking the branch name below:

County Branch
Eastside Branch
Glenwood Branch
Downtown Branch

2. If you know your login and password, go to #5. Otherwise, click on “Retrieve Login”.

3. Enter your email address. This is the address we must have in the system before you are able to register online. If you have not given your address to the Welcome Center, you will not be able to use the online registration. Your address will not be given to anyone else and will be used for YMCA purposes only.

4. You will be emailed your user name and password.

6. Select Make A Donation.

7. Select the type of donation you would like to make and click in the box to the far left of the line to put a check mark in it and select “Add to Cart”.

8. You may continue to make donations until all donations you would like to make are in your cart. Then, select View Cart.

10. Select Check Out.

11. If you have a credit, you will see a “Credit” box. If you would like to use the credit, click on it. Then click on “Use Online Credit” and enter the amount of credit you would like to use in the Credit Amount box.

12. Click on Submit.

You will be asked for your credit card information. Our site is secured by PayPal, so all information is safe.

We Build People

To provide a base of support for persons who need financial assistance, the YMCA has developed a system of making memberships available through a scholarship program. It could be argued that by making such scholarships available, the YMCA is performing the highest realization of its mission. Frequently, many people who could benefit from the sense of community of Christian values are the ones unable to afford a YMCA membership. It is to these that the YMCA reaches out with basic understandings of new, positive friendships and values of health and spiritual enrichment. Such programs, classes and lessons can have a lifelong impact but only if they are given the opportunity to take part and belong.

To learn more and donate to We Build People, visit www.webuildpeopleerie.org.

Gifts of Stock/Planned Gifts

Gifts of Stock:

The YMCA of Greater Erie welcomes gifts of stock and mutual funds for the purpose of annual giving, as well as for gifts to capital projects or the endowment. Gifts of stock and mutual funds can be made by calling our Executive Offices at (814) 452-1432. Your thoughtful gift will help to further the mission of the YMCA of Greater Erie.

YMCA Heritage Club:

Everyone- regardless of economic status-can create a legacy and make an impact by including the YMCA of Greater Erie in his or her Will. A bequest (a gift designated through a Will) is the most common way for a donor to ensure that the work of the YMCA can be carried out for generations to come. It is often a way for a donor to make a much larger gift to the YMCA than could be made during the donor’s lifetime.

If you would like to include the YMCA of Greater Erie in your estate planning, please contact your attorney for information and guidance.