Every donation you make to YMCA of Southwestern Ontario goes towards helping people in our communities live healthier, more fulfilling lives. Whether you want to provide ongoing support, pay tribute to someone or leave a legacy, there are many ways to give to the YMCA in addition to a one-time donation.

Donate

Donate

Make a one-time or monthly gift conveniently online. You can also make a donation at any of our locations or by mail: Development Team, 165 Elmwood Ave E, London, ON N6C 0A8

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Gifts of Securities

Support your Y with a donation of publicly listed securities that are exempt from the capital gains tax.

Participate

Participate

Getting involved in a YMCA fundraiser lets you support your community in a meaningful way! Learn more about our fundraising events happening throughout the year and region.

Building

Supporting Buildings, Camps and Programs

Your gift can support buildings, camps and programs across our YMCA region with unique opportunities to be recognized for your gift.

Planned Giving

Will and Estate Gifts

Including the Y in your estate or long-term financial planning lets your passion for our community live on for future generations. If you would like to leave a bequest or make a gift of life insurance, we can help you plan your gift.

Impact

Your Impact

Through the support of our donors, our programs have a positive impact on the health and well-being of many in our community. Learn more about how your gift ignites the potential in people.

Through the generosity of our donors, last year...

746
weeks
of subsidized Summer Day Camp were provided
3
Million
offered in financially assisted memberships
26
Million
in total funding for people accessing Y programming

Need help making your donation? Please contact us!

Christina Harley

 

VP, Development
519.907.5500 x 1152

Mary Nikolakakos

 

Senior Development Officer 
(Major Gifts and Planned Giving)  
226.577.2569

Art Stirling

 

Development Officer
(Chatham-Kent, Sarnia-Lambton and St. Thomas-Elgin)
519-360-9622 x 1155

Angela's Y story

“My Family and I became members to the YMCA in 2008. At this time we heard about the Strong Kids Program which was able to assist us in to being able to afford our membership. Our lives have changed so much over the past 7 years. I became a single mom shortly after getting the membership at the YMCA. My children became very involved in the programs that were offered to them. My son did swimming lessons and the Mini Y with teacher Pat. My Daughter enjoyed the play zone and free swim with my son and I. They both became great little swimmers and Faith learned how to walk with the life guards pool side. A lot of milestones happened at the YMCA. 

I'm now the strongest I have ever been. I feel confident, strong and I never feel alone. I want to say thank you to everyone at the YMCA and everyone who have donated to the YMCA Strong Kids program. Without them I would not be where I am today and my journey still continues.”