Giving

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Kids to camp campaign

YMCA Camp is coming to life and waiting to embrace eager young campers.

And indistinguishable from all those happy and eager faces are some kids who, had they not been the beneficiary of campership financial assistance, would not be there today on the first day of camp.  And quite likely, would never be at YMCA Camp. 

Make a Difference this Summer! Send an Eager Kid to YMCA Camp!

You can help. This year, your contribution will be even more meaningful since changes in the Santa Barbara and Ventura County economies are affecting so many families and the children who really do need the YMCA Camp experience.

You can really make a difference by sending a Kid to Camp today.

Your generosity allowes kids like Jessica the opportunity to learn about character, teamwork, community and build friendships that will last a lifetime!

Thank you for sending a kid to camp this summer!

Jessica DiMizio, YCamper, Age 14

Click Here to Send a Child to YCamp!

Campaign for Youth

At the YMCA, our most important goal is to enrich the lives of kids and families in our community.  When some are left out, it leaves us all a bit poorer.

This year, the Channel Islands YMCA, with your help, served more kids and their families than ever before.  We provided over $1.3 million in financial assistance to over 4,000 individuals, in addition to subsidizing programs that benefit over 46,000 kids and their families in Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties.

Give Now!

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Heritage Club - Planned giving

YMCA’s Heritage Club is a special group of individuals who have chosen to remember the YMCA with a planned gift through their estate or by making an outright gift to the YMCA’s endowment.

If you are interested in learning more about the Heritage Club and how you can help preserve the YMCA for future generations, please contact Serena Kelsch, the Channel Islands YMCA Financial Development Director at serena.kelsch@ciymca.org or call (805)569-1103x21.

ways to make a gift today

The Channel Islands YMCA accepts credit cards, checks, bank drafts, stock, and planned gifts. 

To make a gift, please contact your branch or Joan Russel Price, listed at the bottom of the page.

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