Donate to YMCA World Service

Because of friends like you, the 2009 YMCA World Service Campaign exceeded its fundraising goal and raised more than $1.2 million to support life-changing YMCA programs and services in some of the most disadvantaged communities around the globe. World Service-funded programs empower young people and adults with the knowledge, life skills, values and resources to reach their full potential and create a better future for themselves and their families. 

Join the 2010 YMCA World Service Campaign today and support powerful work of the global YMCA movement! YMCAs are at work in more than 120 countries, serving the diverse needs of 45 million people. In many communities around the world, YMCAs are the driving force for positive change in difficult social, economic and political situations. For more information, click here to download the 2010 YMCA World Service Campaign brochure.

There are three easy ways to donate to YMCA World Service:

	Online
	By mail
	By phone - Call 1-800-872-9622, extension 8177

YMCA World Service receives contributions from YMCAs in the United States (as well as YMCA retirees, volunteers and national staff), individual donors, corporations and foundations. As a supporter, the impact of your donation is multiplied by the collective strength of the YMCA movement and our friends around the world who are working together to build strong kids, strong families and strong communities.

Our Commitment to You

At least 85 cents of every dollar contributed to World Service goes directly to fund vital YMCA programming with the remainder supporting administration costs. Funded programs are approved by the International Committee of the YMCA of the USA’s Board of Directors. Grants are managed by members of the YMCA of USA International Group who have a proven track record in international development, in-depth knowledge of each region's history, an understanding of current needs and trusted relationships with local leaders. Over the last 15 years, YMCA of the USA has managed an international grant portfolio in excess of $57 million.

2008 YMCA World Service Campaign Report
2007 YMCA World Service Campaign Report
2006 YMCA World Service Campaign Report
2005 YMCA World Service Campaign Report

All YMCA World Service and other international contributions are administered by YMCA of the USA, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation chartered in the state of Illinois. All contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law and are acknowledged in writing. For more information on YMCA World Service, please call 1-800-872-9622

THANK YOU to the thousands of friends and contributors who generously offer their time, as well as technical and financial resources each year to continue the YMCA’s charitable legacy. Together, we are building strong kids, strong families and strong communities worldwide.