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Your Gift. Your Community. Your Legacy.
When you donate to the YMCA of Reading & Berks County, you’re funding local child care, summer camp, swim lessons, and recovery support programs. Your gift builds a healthier, stronger Berks County, one life at a time.
Every Dollar Changes a Life
Last year, thanks to the generosity of donors like you, the YMCA of Reading & Berks County empowered thousands of children, families, and individuals across our community. From affordable child care to safe housing, from youth enrichment to senior wellness, your support made a measurable difference in the lives of local people who needed it most.
923 children received enriching experiences at summer camps, helping prevent summer learning loss and build lasting friendships.
Provided financial assistance for 1,770 memberships to our fitness centers, plus 188 memberships for residents of the Reading YMCA programs
Awarded 1,043 children scholarships to participate in our programs, including providing nurturing environments for 486 infants and preschoolers, which promote learning based play.
62,050 bed nights were provided to 442 men, women, and children facing housing insecurity through our shelter and transitional housing services.
Behind every number is a name.
Behind every donation is a story of hope in Berks County. Keep reading to meet the people your generosity has empowered, stories that exemplify the YMCA mission and carry powerful messages of hope, determination, connection, and the strength of community.
Ariyah’s Y
“She would cry uncontrollably, cling to me, and sometimes even try to run back out of the classroom. Now, she gives me a hug and says goodbye with confidence. The transformation has been incredible.”
Amy’s Y
“The YMCA was the beginning of my story. Even though I didn’t stay long, it planted a seed. It was the first time I started to believe that a different life was possible.”
Jeff’s Y
[With his condition reaching toward the floor is too painful.] “One morning in my bedroom I knocked something down and I subconsciously bent down and picked it up and stood up – and I was like ‘What did I just do?!”
Tanieya’s Y
“The Y helped me grow and brought me out of my shell. I learned how to take care of myself and my child, and how to be self-sufficient. I learned a lot.”
John George’s Y
“It’s rewarding to me when I can provide guidance for others in recovery. When someone knows where I was and where I am now, it makes me feel good.”
You’ve seen the difference one gift can make.
Every time you give, someone’s life changes, and you may never know the full impact. Whether you give $5 or $500, your generosity fuels programs, possibilities, and purpose right here in Berks County. From swim lessons to summer camp to recovery support, real people in our community are thriving because someone said yes to giving. Now, imagine what yours could do.
Thanks to partners and community support, we multiply every dollar you give by six. Here’s how your support creates impact.
| Amount | What it becomes... |
|---|---|
$100 | Becomes $600 of confidence and safety, providing swim lessons for at least 6 children and equipping them with life-saving skills. |
$250 | Becomes $1,500 of connection, offering 6 families of six a YMCA membership for 6 months and a space to belong, grow, and thrive together. |
$500 | Becomes $3,000 of adventure for 5 children for 3 weeks of Summer Camp, opening doors for enriching experiences, friendships, and memories that last a life-time. |
$1000 | Becomes $6,000 providing nutritious snacks for more than 1,400 students who attend our Y Care programs, so they can learn, play, and succeed. |
Your gift today turns hope into action and multiplies into life-changing impact for children and families. Click here to donate now.
Our 2025 Partners in Giving
Thank you to our 2025 YMCA Annual Giving Campaign partners. Their support makes it possible for the YMCA of Reading & Berks County to provide affordable child care, youth sports, health and wellness programs, and financial assistance for families in need. We’re still welcoming sponsors. Become a partner today and see your name here
Champion Partner- M&T Bank
Visionary Partner- Precor
Impact Partners-
- Artsana USA, Inc.
- The Works of Wyomissing
- Redner’s Markets, Inc.
- EnerSys
Tell Us Your Y.
The Y is built on stories. Stories of resilience, connection, growth, and hope. Whether you found friendship in a group fitness class, support during recovery, or joy watching your child thrive in child care, your experience matters.
When you share your Y story, you inspire others to give, to belong, and to believe in what’s possible. Click here to share your Y story.
TELL US YOUR WHY
Everyone who walks through the doors of the YMCA has a unique personal experience and journey that has been impacted by the organization, whether it’s learning to swim as a child, finding a community as an adult, or overcoming a personal challenge with the support of the Y programs. Tell us your why.
As a leading non-profit organization, the YMCA serves Reading & Berks County by building healthier families, empowering youth, and fostering inclusive communities. At the Y we ensure that everyone, regardless of age, income, or background has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive, regardless of ability to pay. We work hard each day to make a difference in the lives of those in our community through programs that impact our local youth, families, and older adults.
