175th Anniversary Campaign
The YMCA of Greater New York is officially launching a bold $175 million campaign to expand access to transformational opportunities that enhance individual and community wellbeing across NYC. Central to this effort are critical investments to strengthen and build healthier, more engaged, and empowered communities.
Campaign Priorities
Healthy Communities
Combating chronic conditions & addressing urgent community health needs.
Engaged Communities
Increasing civic engagement and public policy advocacy.
Empowered Communities
Expanding pathways to college, careers and social mobility.
Powering The Next 175 Years
$175,000,000
Our goal
$147,000,000
Raised
Our Impact
The Y is New York City’s leading nonprofit community health and well-being organization. The generosity of our donors and our partners helps the Y to provide life-changing opportunities for all New Yorkers.
High school graduation rate for Y Teen Leaders
Pounds of food distributed by Y Community Markets/Branches
Increased earning potential for parents of youth at the Y
Faces of Impact
Meet the New Yorkers whose lives have been transformed because of you — real neighbors, real stories, and real change thanks to your generous support.
Ways to Support
When you give to the 175th Campaign Priorities, you fuel programs and services that strengthen communities across New York City. From access and community funds to program and capital investments, your gift helps ensure the Y can meet today’s needs while building for tomorrow.
More Ways to Give
Y Community Funds
The flexible support that powers possibility—breaking down barriers and opening doors for New Yorkers every day. These unrestricted funds allow the Y to respond where the need is greatest, ensuring access to essential programs across the city.
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Y Program Funds
Support designated to signature YMCA programs—fueling daily operations as well as long-term growth and innovation in areas such as college access and chronic disease prevention.
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The Y's Access Fund
An endowed fund that safeguards the future of the Y. By investing in the Access Fund, you ensure that vital health, wellness, youth, and family programs remain accessible for generations to come.
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Y Capital Funds
Transformative investments that bring once-in-a-generation building projects to life. Today, capital funds are helping build new, state-of-the-art YMCAs in Williamsburg/Greenpoint and Flushing, replacing aging branches with modern centers. Naming opportunities begin at $100,000.
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Thank You to the 175 Committee
With their time, passion, and vision, this committee is helping carry our legacy forward and build the future of the Y in New York City.
Committee:
William Dodge Rueckert, Chair
Janice Ellig, Co-Chair • Sandie O’Connor, Co-Chair
Tarara Deane-Krantz • Stephen Dietz • Amy Gillenson • Hildy Kuryk • Bob Lieber • Linda Modico • Mary Vines • Richard Wasserman • Catherine Yu-Mark
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