Greater Scranton YMCA Prepares for Giving Tuesday

Giving Tuesday, a global generosity movement traditionally held the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, will take place on December 3rd and the Greater Scranton YMCA is excited to participate. Each year, this global day of “doing good” inspires millions of people around the world to give, collaborate and celebrate generosity.

The Greater Scranton YMCA encourages our community to learn more about the local impact the Y has had during our most recently completed fiscal year (07/01/2023- 06/30/2024) and to consider donating as the holidays approach. Many people associate the Y with a swimming pool, treadmills, or even a place to enjoy a cup of coffee. But the true power of the Y isn’t found within four walls. The Y is in the hearts and actions of every neighbor who believes in the vision of a better “us” and a stronger community for all.

Thanks to the support of neighbors in our community, during our most recently completed fiscal year, the Y has:

• Provided $790,400.26 in financial assistance for membership, child care, programs, and more, ensuring everyone can access our YMCA.

• Served 11,153 children, adults and families from across our region through a membership to our YMCA.

• Provided 69,490 meals and snacks to 653 kids enrolled in early childhood education programs at our YMCA.

• Provided 1,689 children and adults essential, life-saving skills through our swim lessons, swim team and more.

• Served 285 children in our 2023 and 2024 Summer Day Camp Programs, providing them with priceless experiences and memories to last a lifetime.

• Served 337 children the Early Learning Centers in Dunmore and Olyphant and our Y-PALS Program.

• Served 31 school-aged children in our before and after school program.

• Served 4,854 individuals through specialized classes in our Wellbeing Initiative.

• Served 1,130 children in youth sports and enrichment programs.

“Every single dollar donated on Giving Tuesday and throughout our Year-End Appeal goes back into our vibrant, community,” said Rich Surridge, President & CEO, Greater Scranton YMCA. “To ensure that the Y is able to continue transforming lives and is working towards making our community a better place for all, each contribution gets us one step closer to upholding our commitment.”

This year, the Greater Scranton YMCA is proud to again partner with AllOne Charities for their Give Day Campaign. Donations made to the Greater Scranton YMCA from November 27th through the morning of December 5th will be matched by AllOne Charities up to $1,000.

Donations to the Greater Scranton YMCA’s Give Day campaign from November 27th through December 5th can be made here: https://formstack.io/793FF. Donations to the Greater Scranton YMCA’s Year-End Appeal that are made before November 27th and after December 5th can be made here: https://www.greaterscrantonymca.org/donate/.