Support the Saginaw YMCA

For over 150 years, the YMCA of Saginaw has been a beacon of support and connection for our community. Your donation to the Y’s Annual Campaign ensures programs like water safety, senior wellness, scholarships, and youth enrichment continue to thrive. Join us in building a stronger Saginaw - make a difference today!

Your Gift Makes a Difference

For 157 years, the YMCA of Saginaw has been a cornerstone of our community, dedicated to strengthening, connecting, and serving individuals and families. Through the generosity of donors like you, the Y has provided:

  • Nutritious food for neighbors in need.
  • Safe spaces where children can learn and grow.
  • Lifesaving water safety education and swim lessons.
  • Connection and support for seniors.
  • Health and wellness programs that promote healthier lives for everyone.

With your support, we can continue this legacy of community impact.

Why Donate to the YMCA of Saginaw?

As a nonprofit organization, the YMCA of Saginaw relies on contributions to our Annual Campaign to advance our community benefit. Membership fees support day-to-day operations, but donations allow us to extend our reach and impact in powerful ways, including:

  • Providing income-based scholarships for access to health and wellness.
  • Supporting programs for seniors and veterans, offering health improvements and a sense of belonging.
  • Offering YMCA Camp Timbers scholarships so all children can enjoy a transformative camp experience.
  • Expanding youth enrichment programs like STEM, literacy, and afterschool activities.
  • Promoting water safety and drowning prevention for Saginaw County children.
  • Sustaining food programs, including community food giveaways and free meals for kids.

Ways to Give

Donate Online

Making a difference in our community has never been easier. Your online donation to the YMCA of Saginaw helps us provide critical programs and services that strengthen families, nurture children, and connect neighbors. Every dollar you give directly supports scholarships, programs, and outreach efforts that impact lives across Saginaw County.

Legacy Circle - Endowment

Leave a lasting legacy by contributing to the YMCA of Saginaw’s Endowment Fund. Your endowment gift ensures the Y remains a cornerstone of the community for generations to come.

Membership in the 1868 Club celebrates donors who have included the YMCA of Saginaw in their estate planning or contributed to the endowment fund.

Volunteer

Your time is one of the most valuable gifts you can offer. Volunteering at the YMCA of Saginaw connects you with a mission-driven organization making a lasting impact on our community.

Whether you have a few hours to spare or are looking for a long-term opportunity, there’s a role for everyone at the Y.

The Legacy Circle

Ensuring a SECURE and ROBUST FUTURE for the YMCA of Saginaw

Building a robust endowment fund creates sustainable resources to ensure the YMCA of Saginaw and Camp Timbers can meet both the strategic and unanticipated needs of our community for years to come. Belonging in The Legacy Circle is achieved by an outright gift to the endowment fund or by a gift through your estate plan. Either way, your support will have a meaningful, enduring impact for future generations of swimmers, campers, learners, health seekers, players, and participants of all ages in YMCA programs.

ENVISIONING A BETTER SAGINAW

Outright gifts of cash, marketable securities, property, or other assets.

Creation of charitable remainder trust, annuity trust, gift annuity, or estate gift to benefit the YMCA of Saginaw.

Naming the YMCA of Saginaw to receive a bequest in your will or living trust, insurance policy, retirement plan, or IRA.