Support the Y

Thank you for your interest in supporting the Y.

The YMCA of the Upper Main Line was founded on the philanthropy - including gifts of time, talent, and financial support - of the community in 1962.

The continuation and expansion of giving to the YMCA since then has helped us remain one of the most valuable community resources in the region. The philanthropic investment of our members, businesses, friends and staff help to provide funding for the Y’s financial assistance program, day-to-day operations and for our long-term goals, which include facility expansion/enhancements.

Supporting the Y ensures that we are here for those who need us most with programs, activities and services that best meet the needs of children and families in our community.

Please see the Ways to Give section of this site to learn more about different ways to support the YMCA. Whether it is to recognize the extraordinary experience you received as a member, to make a difference for a local family with financial assistance, or to help preserve our mission, your gift will ensure no eligible person will be turned away for inability to pay.

Partner With Us

You can support the YMCA while marketing your organization through sponsorships–either financial contributions or gifts-in-kind. Through sponsorships, organizations like yours help the YMCA to continue in its mission to provide programs and events that help people in your community.

Facility Opportunities

Facility sponsorships include:

• Gymnasium
• Welcome Center/Lobby
• Sports Field
• Swimming Pools
• Group Exercise Studio
• Wellness Centers
• Teen Center/Community Room

Program Opportunities

Preschool and School Age Care

More than 300 children participate in our programs. Funds help to defray costs of snacks and supplies, field trips and graduation ceremonies.

Arts and Humanities

The YMCA offers programs that build more than muscle. Our Arts and Humanities programs include Dance, Theatre, Music, Paintingand much more. Your tax-deductible sponsorship helps to defray the cost of supplies.

Summer Camp

More than 1,000 children attend our camps each season. Our 10-week summer program is held at the YMCA and at Marsh Creek State Park. Sponsorship includes your company logo on camp t-shirts.

Summer Teen Volunteer Program

Our volunteerism initiative places teens between the ages of 13-16 in mentoring roles with kids in our summer camp program. 120 young people from 35 schools experience first hand the difference we make in the lives of children in our community while gaining leadership skills. Sponsorship includes two t-shirts for each volunteer, nametags, training and orientation materials.

YMCA Event Opportunities

Annual Jesse's Run

(More than 500 participants) This annual 5k race and 1 mile fun walk held on the first Saturday of June celebrates the memory of Jesse Hamilton, a local business owner and valued YMCA volunteer. The event includes a Rollers and Strollers parade, live music and entertainment, and activities for children.

Halloween Treat Trail

(Attendance 500+) This event typically is held the weekend before Halloween is targeted to families with children age 10 and under. The fun includes crafts, food, a treat trail through the YMCA.

Volunteer Recognition Program

(Attendance 150+) Each year typically in the Fall months, the YMCA honors volunteers from both branches with a program and reception. Sponsorships help to pay for the awards, facility rental and food. Collectively, our association has nearly 1,500 volunteers who have logged more than 33,000 hours. Each year, roughly 100 of our volunteers earn the distinctive President's Volunteer Service Award for serving at least 100 hours.

Bernie Hankin Memorial Golf Tournament

Held each fall usually on the first Monday in October at the Whtiford Country Club, this tournament has two tee-off times, one in the morning and one after lunch. The event reaches more than 175 golfers in the business community.

• Major Sponsor
• AM Gold Sponsor
• PM Gold Sponsor
• Cocktail Sponsor 
• Golfball Sponsor
• Half-way House Sponsor
• Driving Range Sponsor
• Putting Contest Sponsor
• Hole Sponsor
• Hole-in-One Sponsor
• Golf Cart Sponsors

Santa's Holiday Workshop

Open to the community. (Previous attendance 200 families) This event is targeted toward families with children under age ten. It includes a holiday lunch, crafts, family activities and a picture with Santa.

Healthy Kids Day

Open to the community. (Attendance 500+) This event is targeted toward families with children of all ages. The event includes a Health Fair, crafts, entertainment, special classes demonstrations and activities to encourage families to maintain an active lifestyle.

Trivia Night

Typically held in April, this event is open to the community with advanced registration. 500 members comprise 50 teams competing for bragging rights. Ten rounds of ten questions. This is our signature Spring fundraiser event.

Ways to Give

There are many ways to support our YMCA. Please join us by giving your gifts of time and financial support - your investment today will pay rich dividends in the community we serve. 

Donate Online – Complete a simple form specifying the amount and branch you would like to benefit from your gift.

Cash or check – Make checks payable to the YMCA of the Upper Main Line, 1416 Berwyn Paoli Road, Berwyn, PA 19312

Credit Cards – We accept VISA, MasterCard and American Express. Donate online or call 610.854.1642 to make arrangements.

Stocks/Securities – Giving your investments may be the optimal way to provide a significant gift while reaping tax benefits.

United Way – The YMCA of the Upper Main Line’s Donor Option number is 294.

Matching Gifts – Double your gift. If you or your spouse or partners work for a company with a matching gift program, please take advantage of it by enclosing your employer's matching gift form with your contribution. Ask your Human Resources department if you qualify.

Giving Online

Thank you for your gift.

Donor Privacy Information

Our most important asset is our donor’s trust.  Keeping donor information secure, and using it only as our donors and members want us is a priority for us at the YMCA.

We will safeguard, according to strict standards of security and confidentiality, any information our members and donors share with us.

We will permit only a limited number of authorized employees, who are trained in the proper handling of donor information, to have access to that information.  Employees who violate our Privacy Policy will be subject to our normal disciplinary process.

We will not sell or rent our donor and member names for commercial purposes.

We will tell members at least once annually, how they may remove their names from such offers and strictly honor their requests. If you would like to view a more detailed version of our Privacy Statement, click here.