Help Us Build
Brighter Futures!
When you give to the Greater Providence YMCA, you do more than make a donation—you open doors. Your support provides kids with camp experiences they’ll never forget, helps families access affordable childcare, and ensures neighbors of all ages can live healthier, happier lives. Together, we build stronger communities and brighter futures. Give today and be the difference.
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Special events
2025 East Side/Mt. Hope Y Sound of Giving:
Sept 28, 2025
Join the East Side/Mt. Hope YMCA for an evening of music supporting our Annual Campaign.
Featuring Executive Director Mike Rollins, Big Lux, Lisa Bello, and Leatta Barrett. Proceeds fund scholarships for youth and families to access Y programs, swim lessons, and childcare.
Special events
2025 Bayside Family Golf Tournament:
Oct 20, 2025
Join the Bayside Family YMCA Charitable Golf Tournament to raise funds to support our Annual Campaign. The Annual Campaign provides scholarships for youth and families within our community to participate in Y programming, summer camp, swim lessons, and after-school care regardless of their ability to pay.
With an increase in community need, the Golf Tournament helps us bring our mission to life by ensuring that everyone is given the opportunity to thrive at the Y!
Registration includes green fee, cart, and boxed lunch.
Special events
2025 Kent County Y Swim Challenge:
Oct 26, 2025
Join the Kent County YMCA Swim Team, the Sea Otters, as they participate in a lap challenge to raise funds to support our Annual Campaign.
The Annual Campaign provides scholarships for youth and families within our community to participate in Y programming, summer camp, swim lessons, and after-school care regardless of their ability to pay. With an increase in community need, the annual Swim Challenge helps us bring our mission to life by ensuring that everyone is given the opportunity to thrive at the Y!
Special events
2025 South County Y Brews & Bites:
Nov 4, 2025
Join us for Brews & Bites at Tower Hill Brewery to benefit the South County YMCA -- An evening of good food, good company, and a powerful cause!
Every dollar raised through Brews & Bites will directly support the South County Y’s Rock Steady Boxing Program for individuals with Parkinson’s. Your participation in Brews & Bites helps ensure this life-changing program remains accessible to those who need it most in our community.
Special events
2025 Newman Y Turkey Trot:
Nov 27, 2025
Join the Newman YMCA 17th Annual Turkey Trot to raise funds to support our Annual Campaign. The Annual Campaign provides scholarships for youth and families within our community to participate in Y programming, summer camp, swim lessons, and after-school care regardless of their ability to pay.
With an increase in community need, the annual Turkey Trot helps us bring our mission to life by ensuring that everyone is given the opportunity to thrive at the Y!
Ways to Give
Corporate Giving
The Greater Providence YMCA relies on the generosity of corporate partners and sponsors to help us maintain and expand service to the people who need us most.
Thanks to monetary and in-kind gifts from corporate sponsors, the Y can expand quality programs and services throughout the area. Your contributions support and help us further our mission of putting building strong kids, strong families, and strong communities for all.
The support of the community-at-large is vital to our ability to maintain the high-caliber programs for which we are known. If you or your company is interested in learning more, please contact Jade Ford, Senior Director of Development at jford@gpymca.org
Tax-Advantaged Gift
Make a difference today and receive a tax benefit by donating through:
- Donor Advised Funds (DAF)
- Donor Appreciated Securities
- IRA Distribution
Consult your tax advisor or attorney to see if a tax-advantaged gift is right for you. The Greater Providence YMCAs tax ID number is 05-0258878.
If you would like to discuss a tax-advantaged gift, please contact Senior Director of Development, Jade Ford, at jford@gpymca.org
VOLUNTEER
The Y thrives on people helping people. Whether you are sharing a skill, lending a hand, or simply giving your time, volunteering connects you to your community in a meaningful way. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds to explore opportunities such as supporting our fundraising efforts, assisting with youth programs, helping at special events, providing administrative or technical support, or pitching in with hands-on projects like cleaning, painting, and organizing to keep our spaces welcoming for everyone.
Opportunities vary throughout the year, so connect with your local branch to learn how you can get involved and make a lasting impact.
Voices of Impact:
Why the Y Matters
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At the Greater Providence YMCA, every story is a reminder of why the Y matters. It is the parent who finds affordable childcare so they can keep their job. It is the teen who discovers confidence on the basketball court. It is the older adult who feels less alone because they found community in a water fitness class.
The Y is not just a place to work out. It is where lives are strengthened, connections are made, and brighter futures are built.
The Greater Providence YMCA is pleased to announce that we’ve earned a Platinum rating on Candid (formerly GuideStar)! This is a significant achievement and reflects our commitment to transparency, accountability, and the highest standards of nonprofit performance. This top-tier Platinum rating demonstrates to our community, donors, and partners that we are dedicated to using our resources efficiently and making a measurable impact. We are proud of this recognition and excited to continue building a stronger, more inclusive community together!