Children’s Fund Annual Campaign

The Children’s Fund Annual Campaign is the foundation on which the YMCA of Catawba Valley accomplishes its mission of building strong kids, strong families and strong communities.  It strengthens the organization’s ability to provide values-based programs and activities to 33,000 people in the Catawba Valley region, regardless of their ability to pay.

                 Yes, I would like to contribute to the YMCA Children's Fund.  Click here for Pledge Card

                 Mail to:  Angela Chapman, YMCA Association Office, 1375 Lenoir Rhyne Blvd. SE,

                                Suite 202, Hickory, NC 28602.

Charitable contributions to the Children’s Fund allows the YMCA to respond to the needs of communities and individuals by creating opportunities to participate in programs that build healthy spirits, minds and bodies.

With your support, we are able to provide financial assistance to youth, adults and families so that they can participate in enriching programs such as wellness, child development, and teen programs.

As a non-profit organization, the YMCA of Catawba Valley is grateful for the generosity of its donors.  Please consider helping us by making a gift to the YMCA Children’s Fund.

In 2007, our association experienced a 67% increase in funds requested for financial assistance.  In 2008, we project need for assistance to increase again.

Recognizing the importance of leadership to the Children’s Fund, you are invited to join one of our leadership societies:

                             $5,000 or more            Adrian L. Shuford, Jr. Society
                             $2,500 - $4,999           “Chic” Charles Robinson Society
                             $1,500 - $2,499           Tony A. Pope Society
                             $500 - $999                 Patron of Youth
                             $250 - $499                 Sponsor of Youth
                             $25 - $249                    Friend

                            How Can My Dollars Help?

$100 allows two children to play soccer and experience the value of teamwork at the YMCA

$200 will provide funding for Catawba County Kindergarten classrooms to learn swimming pool safety and self-rescue skils in our YMCA Swim Safe Program

$500 will provide an opportunity for children of a single-parent on a limited income full membership benefits at the YMCA

$1000 gives one child the opportunity for a structured, safe, and fun summer camp experience so his parents can continue to work

$2000 sponsors the one-on-one personal training for a special needs young adult for one year.

These are only a few ways that you can help a difference in a child’s life.