May 5, 2020

Greetings!


Together we heal. Together we help. Together we connect. Together we give.

We believe that generosity has the power to unite and heal our community in good times and bad. A global threat like COVID-19 touches every person on the planet, and it presents an opportunity to come together as a global community. #GivingTuesdayNow is a new global day of giving and unity today, May 5, 2020– as a response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19.


WE CONNECT

As social beings, we thrive when we are connected and part of a community. This has never been more apparent than now as social distancing requirements have magnified the positive impact of hearing a simple "hello" from a neighbor, friend, teacher or coach. We need YOUR help to continue to keep our community connected.  

WE ARE SO MUCH MORE
These times have shown that the Y is SO MUCH MORE than a place. We are a community-strengthening non-profit that makes a true difference in people’s lives, ESPECIALLY now.

OUR Y IS... 

  • A friendly voice during an online support group for a cancer survivor. 
  • The chance for our youth to move and sing with their dance coach or to improve upon a skill with their sports coach.
  • A caring smile from a trusted F.M. Kirby Children's Center teacher as a book is read online.
  • Self-care during a livestream fitness class with a favorite instructor.
  • Counseling for families struggling with isolation.
  • Volunteers working together to make a difference to fill critical gaps such as meeting blood shortage needs, helping those who are food insecure and providing essential items for homeless families.
WE SUPPORT

The Y is a part of our social fabric during these challenging times and is providing support to our members and our community in new and different ways. While we may not be with you, we are here for you.

The short and long-term impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic are having a significant effect on our fiscal health due to the loss of membership revenue, but we will not allow the pandemic to affect our Y’s ability to support the mind, body and spirit of the Madison Area YMCA community.

On #GivingTuesdayNow, the Madison Area YMCA asks you to #STAYWITHUS and contribute to the Stay with the Y Fund.

YOUR IMPACT
A gift to the Stay with the Y: Staff and Operations Support Fund will help allow us to remain viable at our Family Center and F.M. Kirby Children's Center and enable us to support our staff and our Y community.

JOIN THE MOVEMENT
Let’s come together to drive a spike of generosity and philanthropy activation, and support for our community.


 Our Y is SO MUCH MORE than a place. We are a community strengthening nonprofit reaching far beyond our walls and making a difference in people’s lives, ESPECIALLY now.

We thank you for your support.



#GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world that we usually participate in the week after Thanksgiving each year. 
The movement launched #GivingTuesdayNow, a global day of unity to take place on May 5, 2020, as a response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19.
Madison Area YMCA | 111 Kings Road, Madison  | 973-822-9622 |  Website
As a mission-driven nonprofit charitable organization, the Madison Area YMCA believes everyone, regardless of age, income or background, should have the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. For more information about  financial assistance  or to make a  tax-deductible donation , please call 973-822-YMCA (9622) or  click here  to make a secure online donation today.
 
MADISON AREA YMCA    
FAMILY CENTER: 111 Kings Road, Madison - 973-822-9622
F.M. KIRBY CHILDREN'S CENTER: 54 East Street, Madison - 973-377-4945
PROJECT COMMUNITY PRIDE: 973-845-6480