Give to the Y

By donating to the YMCA, you empower individuals and communities, fostering health equity, supporting mental wellness, and nurturing youth development through vital programs, services, and scholarships that make a lasting impact.

Experience the transformative power of the Y. Our mission? Empowering communities, one life at a time. By fostering youth development, promoting healthy living, and embracing social responsibility, we create lasting change. Together, we make a difference. Your support funds life-changing programs that enable countless individuals and families in the Midlands to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us in building a brighter future today.

Your support helps the Y deliver on our commitment

  • To nurture the potential of youth through building confidence at camp, academic enrichment in safe afterschool programs, or foundational skills and values in our child care programs.
  • To improve the nation’s health and well-being through combating obesity and chronic disease by providing the support and resources people need to make positive change.
  • To give back and support our neighbors by empowering people with the resources to improve their lives and connect and contribute to the community, such as with job training, housing, newcomer services and opportunities to advocate for social change.
  • To offer programs and services to children, adults and families who need financial assistance.

When you give to the Y, your gift will have a meaningful, enduring impact right in your own neighborhood. Remember, A donation of your time is also a valuable contribution.

For more information or to donate over the phone call our Development Office at 803.748.9622 ext. 113.

Annual Giving Campaign

Transform lives, strengthen communities. Join the YMCA of Columbia’s 2024 Annual Campaign for positive impact.

Transform lives with your donations. Give directly to our Annual Campaign and empower our community’s most vulnerable members through life-changing scholarships. Join us in making possibilities endless. Together, we can create a brighter future.

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John’s Story – YMCA Parkinson’s Program

After learning his insurance wouldn’t cover additional physical therapy, John Moffett’s physical therapist recommended the YMCA of Columbia’s Parkinson’s Program. Follow John’s journey as the Y helped him battle loneliness and face the physical and mental challenges of his illness.

Through the generosity of our community, John was able to receive a scholarship that allowed him the opportunity to heal. This is his story.