All people need opportunities to lead healthy, productive lives regardless of their financial circumstances.

The YMCA of San Francisco serves people who can’t afford the price of a facility membership, a class or a program, as well as those who can, by seeking donations to make participation possible for all.  You can make a significant and positive impact in the life of a deserving child, youth or adult by make a charitable contribution to the YMCA of San Francisco today.

The YMCA of San Francisco is helping children learn to take care of their bodies for greater overall health, balance and self-esteem.  When Kayla was in the 4th grade, she couldn’t do a sit-up.  With a focus on fitness, she was able to work up to 45.  Kayla is one of over 2,500 San Francisco elementary school students who have been reintroduced to physical education thanks to the PEP program that brings YMCA instructors into San Francisco public schools. 

The YMCA’s older adult programs help seniors stay healthy in spirit, mind and body.  “The YMCA gives me something to look forward to and a reason to get up in the morning.  I didn’t know I could quilt or make a speech in front of a group of people, and now I know I can do both.  I feel like I’m needed,”  said Dori, who came to the YMCA after retirement and quickly became involved in the Shih Yu-Lang Central YMCA Senior Center.

The YMCA Aptos Teen Center offers youth a better alternative.  “The worst case scenario:  If not for the Teen Center, I could be on the streets or in a gang,” Elias, a student at Aptos Middle School, knows he wants more out of life.  This articulate, passionate eighth grader began going to the Teen Center two years ago.  Before becoming a program participant, he was getting Ds and Fs.  Now, his grades are mostly Bs.

                          You can honor the memory of a deceased loved one or friend or celebrate

                          a birthday, anniversary or other special event with your donation.  A card

                          is sent to your honoree or the family of the deceased acknowledging your

                          gift.

                         To make a donation of stock, complete this Securities Transfer Form  

                         and/or contact Cindy Sandoval at the YMCA of San Francisco Association

                         office, (415) 281-6752 or csandoval@ymcasf.org.

                         To learn how you can remember the YMCA in your will or arrange for a

                         future gift that provides an income stream and possible tax deferments,     

                         contact Vice President, Financial Development Karen Bradley Follette,

                         CFRE, at (415) 777-9622 or kbfollette@ymcasf.org.

Matching Gifts

                        Many employers match their employees’ gifts, often doubling or tripling the

                        amount realized to continue our mission.  Typically, you obtain and 

                        complete the appropriate match form from your company and turn it over to

                        the YMCA to finish the matching gifts process.