Support the Y

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.

Special events

2025 Y Heroes:
May 13, 2025

This annual event celebrates and honors individuals and organizations that have made an outstanding commitment to the Y, while raising critical funds to support our mission.

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

this is our y

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.

“I joined the Y, to swim to help my back. And I loved it, and I found it relaxing, and I found it really good for my body.”

BARBARA FLETCHER
Member of Kent County Y

“We pay attention to the needs we hear about different things that are going on at fundraisers and charities. If there's a need and I hear about it, I'm going to find a way to fill that need. So I just thought it was a fantastic fit to involve myself with the Cranston YMCA branch.”

CAPT. JUSTIN DUTRA
Cranston Police Department

“For myself, I'm blind. I take the water fitness class and the teacher is wonderful. The teacher will say, raise your right hand, raise your left hand. And I fit right in.”

BARBARA HENRY
Member of Eastside / Mt. Hope Y

“The biggest thing I've seen firsthand is this year when we gave the Uri tour, the kids were able to get bused over, and without the donations, they wouldn't be able to see the behind-the-scenes of athletics, which is a super unique experience. So I think without the donations or the sponsors, things like this would not be able to happen.”

RYLEE KELLY
URI Women’s Athletics Student-Athlete Liason

“It's not just the workout, it's that five-ten minutes that I can speak with Greg or I can speak with Cam, it really helps out my day.”

CHRIS SPIEGEL
Member of Bayside Family Y

“Getting back into a disciplined routine, where I could go up there, meet some people, and have a really social life, not just be isolated in my home .. that was really important.”

MITCH HENDERSON
Lifeguard & Member of Bayside Family Y

“The Y saved my life. People who give to the Y will get back much more than they give, and I guarantee you will be rewarded tenfold when you see with your own eyes the difference your gift is making in the lives of young people.”

DAVID CICILLINE
President & CEO, Rhode Island Foundation

“It's the people that I've met, and the experiences that I've had with those people, and certainly with my wife, that's probably been the most important part of achieving those milestones.”

MARK ROBY
Member of Kent County Y

“When I start to see the same lifeguard, see the same people swimming, and just knowing that we're all kind of here doing it together, it feels less lonely.”

HANNAH LITTLE
Member of Kent County Y

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!

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Help Us Build Brighter Futures!

2025 Y Heroes: May 13, 2025