Donor Newletter Vol. I - TOGETHER FOR A BETTER US.

YMCA OF GREATER TOLEDO
1500 N. Superior St., 2nd Floor
Toledo, OH 43604
TOGETHER
FOR A
BETTER US.
™
Donor Newsletter
YMCA OF GREATER TOLEDO
>>> COMMUNICATING OUR IMPACT
DONORS MAKE IT POSSIBLE
Communicating our impact is key
to the success of the YMCA. We
understand a single piece cannot
effectively capture all that we do
to enrich our community; however,
we do want to regularly recognize
and share our achievements. We
needed a forum to communicate
with you the impact of your
commitment and support. With
that in mind, this is the inaugural
edition of our donor newsletter.
Our goal is to highlight initiatives
and programs that are possible
due to your generous support.
We are fortunate to have so many
dedicated donors that invest in
our work and have confidence in
the Y and its mission. In this first
edition, we will take a look at how
revising our membership structure
opened our doors even wider to
our community.
Last year, we launched a new
membership model called Y For
All. Our goal was to make the
Y’s membership more accessible
YMCA OF GREATER TOLEDO
1500 N. Superior St., 2nd Floor
Toledo, OH 43604
Vol. 1, February 2016
ymcatoledo.org
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• Y For All Impact
• More Accessible To All
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• Donor Highlight
• Heritage Club
President and CEO, Brad Toft
to everyone in the community. We
are pleased with the acceptance
and effectiveness this program has
achieved. New families and
individuals are enjoying all the
benefits a membership offers at a
rate that fits within their household
income. We are proud of this effort
because it reinforces our aim to
welcome all to learn, grow and thrive
with us at the Y.
We thank you for your continued
commitment and investment in the
YMCA and its mission.
Next Edition
• Summer Camp Programs
THE Y. FOR A BETTER US.
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DONOR HIGHLIGHT - GIVING KIDS A CHANCE
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Y FOR ALL IMPACT
THE AMBURGEY FAMILY
Justin and Rebecca Amburgey along
with their three small children,
Cullen, Knox and Thatcher are
members of the Sylvania YMCA/JCC.
With the introduction of the Y For
All income based plan, Justin said,
“The new model allows my entire
family to take part in the Y at an
affordable price.”
Justin and Rebecca take several
fitness classes, enjoying all the
benefits of their membership.
“Having the fitness classes at no
additional cost allows my wife and I
to participate three or four times a
week,” said Justin.
family night. They join other Y
families for swim, fun and community.
Y For All is making a positive impact
in the lives of the Amburgeys,
allowing for a place to grow, connect
with others and be a part of
something special.
Since joining the Y, the Amburgey
family dedicates every Friday to
My beloved wife often said, “Children
just need a chance in the world; a
chance to find what they can really
achieve in this world.”
The Y is giving children the
opportunities and environment they
need to thrive and be successful.
Most importantly, the organization
helps them find their place in the
world. That is why I choose to
support them.
I was first introduced to the YMCA
in the early 1960s. I supported Y’s
in Indiana and in West Virginia, and
continued my backing at my local Y
branch when I relocated to Toledo.
I am proud to give to the Y and will
continue to do so for many years to
come. I know they are good
stewards of their funds, and I have
seen firsthand the great work they
In addition, I have been impressed
with the programs, staff and the
overall dedication of everyone
involved with the Y. I have faith that
they are making the right decisions
to keep the organization moving
upward, all the while continuing to
keep children as one of their top
priorities.
We can all do a little more to help
give children in need a chance at a
meaningful tomorrow.
My wife also used to say, “We have
had a great life, so it’s our duty to
give back to others.” She inspired
me to live by these words and I hope
you will, too.
Donors like you make programs like our
Summer Feeding Program possible.
Do you have a story to share?
Please contact Glen King at
419.283.0591 or
gking@ymcatoledo.org.
-Anonymous Donor
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HERITAGE CLUB - LEAVING A LEGACY
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MORE ACCESSIBLE TO ALL
INCOME BASED MEMBERSHIP
As a community-based, nonprofit organization, we are committed to serving children and families throughout our
region. That’s why we introduced Y For All, a membership pricing plan that’s based on household income.
Y For All ensures that the Y is accessible to everyone in our community, regardless of where they live or their ability
to pay.
Our Y For All pricing demonstrates our commitment to help people learn, grow and thrive every day.
Total financial assistance awarded to Y For All memberships from November 1, 2014 - October 31, 2015.
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do in our local community.
Household Income Level
Number of Members Benefiting
Assistance
$0 - $34,999
$35,000-$49,999
$50,000-$64,999
4,991
1,907
1,281
$239,473
$46,364
$12,757
TOTALS
8,179
$298,594
Members of the YMCA Heritage Club
are men and women who believe in
the mission of the Y. They share its
values, ideals and traditions. They
have made specific gifts to a YMCA
Endowment Fund, ensuring the Y’s
ability to be a positive force in our
communities for many years and
generations yet to come.
The purpose of this club is to
encourage thoughtful gifts as a
primary means of building a strong
endowment capable of providing
lasting support for the Y’s mission.
It also recognizes the club members
whose leadership, service and
devotion is critical to the Y.
Beginning this year, Heritage Club
members meet annually to enjoy
fellowship, find inspiration in the
Y’s work and learn how their contribution is making their community a
better place to live, work and play.
Membership in the Heritage Club
requires a minimum commitment
which now, or in the future, will
contribute to the YMCA’s
Endowment Fund. Heritage Club
members who designate to YMCA
Storer Camps are known as
“Inspiration Pointers.” In the case
of a will or other deferred gift, the
amount need not be revealed, but if
one chooses to do so, it will aid in
our long range planning.
Your gift provides lasting support for
For more information, please contact future Y generations.
Glen King at 419.283.0591.
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