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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
John and Shirley Nash Wellness Center
This 8,500 square foot space houses the latest Precor equipment with Fitlinxx®, a computer attached to our fitness equipment that adds an "intelligent" dimension to the workout experience. Opportunities are available to show your message to more than 500 members per day on the sign-in kiosk as well as on the monitor of the treadmill where each member's use averages 30 minutes per day.
Customized packages are available depending on length of message and frequency. Prices begin at $300.
Your company banner can also be displayed throughout our facility for varying lengths of time.
Facility sponsorships include:
- Indoor/Outdoor Tennis
- Gymnasium
- Moran Family Lobby
- Sports Fields
- Swimming Pools
- Group Exercise Studio
- Dance Studio
- Cycle Studio
- Youth and Teen Wellness Center
Program Opportunities
Sports Instruction and Leagues
Throughout the year, nearly 1,000 members and the community participate in YMCA sports programs. Sponsorships help to purchase uniforms and equipment, upgrade facilities and defray the cost of end of season participation awards.
Opportunities: Swim Team, Youth Sports (Basketball, T-Ball, Soccer, Flag Football, Tennis and others), Adult Leagues (Basketball, Floor/Street Hockey, Flag Football, Tennis), Gymnastics and Special Olympics.
Sports Advertising Opportunities
- Name/Logo on Uniforms
- Tournament Sponsorship (Name Rights)
- Facility Banners
- Event Banners
Arts and Humanities
The YMCA offers programs that build more than muscle. Our Arts and Humanities programs include Dance, Theatre, Music, Painting, Pottery and much more. Your tax-deductible sponsorship helps to defray the cost of art supplies, fund the end of the year dance recital and subsidize trips to local museums and shows.
Sponsorship Opportunities
- Musical Instruments
- Art equipment (pottery wheel, kiln, etc.)
- Art Supplies
YMCA Earth Service Corps
YMCA Earth Service Corp (YESC) is a national service-learning program for teens. Founded on the building blocks of leadership development, environmental education, action, and cross-cultural awareness, YESC works in diverse communities to shape today's youth. At UMLY, the YESC is dedicated to local biodiversity awareness, preservation, and conservation through service projects both at the YMCA and in the surrounding tri-state area. The group has traveled to the Rocky Mountains of Colorado and hurricane ravaged New Orleans.
Summer Camp
More than 6,000 children attend our camps each season. Our 10-week summer program is annually voted "Best Of" by Main Line Life and is a "Readers Choice" award winner for Camp by the Suburban and Wayne Times. 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
Summer Series Events
These free celebrations target families with children. The events usually include food, live entertainment, fun activities and healthy lifestyle activities. The YMCA usually hosts two Summer Series events, a luau or beach theme in July and an end of Summer family concert featuring kid-friendly artists in September.
Fall Fest
(Attendance 250+) This event typically is held in October and is targeted to families with children age 10 and under. The fun includes crafts, food, a Halloween hike, pumpkin painting, scarecrow decorating, hayrides and tours of the Environmental Education Center. There is typically also a moon bounce or other inflatable.
Haunted Mansion
Members only (Previous attendance 200) The YMCA is converted to a spook house showcasing the Cassatt Mansion. It is targeted to individuals 10 years and over including families.
Senior Fest
Open to the community. (Previous attendance 100 Seniors) This event is a Thanksgiving meal offered free to seniors in the community and served by volunteers. Over 100 meals are served to those who might otherwise not have someone with whom to share Thanksgiving.
Christmas Festival
Open to the community. (Previous attendance 200 families) This event is targeted toward families with children under age ten. It includes a holiday breakfast, crafts, family activities and a picture with Santa and a real reindeer (our signature attraction).
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.
World Series of Birding
Each year UMLY sends middle and high school teams to compete in New Jersey Audubon's annual World Series of Birding. During this 24-hour event, teams try to identify as many bird species, by sight or sound, within the entire state of New Jersey. Proceeds go toward our Environmental Education Center.
Spring Fling Fundraising Event
Open to the community (previous attendance 400). Each Spring, UMLY hosts a major fundraiser for its members and donors to raise money for all the programs and services that need subsidy as well as scholarships for financial aid.
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.
Springfest (Earth Day)
Open to the community. (Attendance 300+) This event is targeted toward families with children of all ages, but especially 12 and under. The event includes an Eco Carnival, family nature hike, Environmental Education Center open house, a Wildlife Art Show and a Native Plant sale.
UMLY Golf Classic
By invitation only (Previous attendance 108) This is an elite golf outing held at an area golf club and is targeted at corporate donors.
Sponsorships are customizable.
- Hole Sponsor
- Golfer
- Logoed Golf Ball Sponsor
- Foursome + Hole Sponsor
- Cocktail Reception Sponsor
- Dinner Sponsor
- Event Sponsor
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.Â
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.
We are deeply grateful for your interest in supporting our YMCA! For questions about our fundraising efforts, please contact Debbie Cornell Naughton at 610/854-1642.
The YMCA of the Upper Main Line is a non-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization under IRS code. Your gift is fully deductible as allowed by law.