If you would like more details about sponsorships or partnerships, email Abbey.
Program Specific - Volunteer Info
If would like more details about Volunteering, email Nicole.
Make An Impact
The Kentucky YMCA Youth Association develops engaged citizens and servant leaders, inspired to affect change in their school, community, Commonwealth, nation, and world. Through experiential learning, service, and community activism, the Kentucky YMCA Youth Association fosters critical thinking, leadership, and social responsibility in teens.
Click here to make a gift online.
Or mail a check to: Kentucky YMCA Youth Association | 91 C Michael Davenport Blvd | Frankfort, KY 40601
Every Gift Makes a Difference
The Kentucky YMCA Youth Association serves as the home of Kentucky’s YMCA Youth and Government programs. We provide middle school and high school students across the Commonwealth and college students across the nation with opportunities for service learning, civic engagement, and personal development. Your generous support keeps the Y accessible for those who need us.
When you support the Y, you join one of the leading nonprofits in Kentucky that offers leadership and universal skills training for teenagers. Your contribution makes a significant difference to the lives of teens.
Why Your Gift Counts...
“Without the Y, thousands of Kentucky students since 1890 would not have found the growth only possible within this community. Without the Y, Kentucky students from all across the state would not have found a common purpose and a reason to connect with their peers. The Y has united me with a network of passionate students throughout the state. Like the students before me and the students that will come after me, I gained my first experience in government through state Y-conferences, I found a love for serving my community beyond simply earning hours for a resume, and I learned the importance of advocating for what I believe in. I wouldn’t be the person I am today without the Y in my life.”
-Amy Yang, Class of 2021
Ways to Give
Annual Campaign
At the Kentucky YMCA, we work tirelessly to ensure that teens have a safe space to learn and grow and leave every program feeling inspired to be a better person. Through civic engagement opportunities, service learning, advocacy, and leadership training, we believe that teens in Kentucky are more resilient, empowered, mindful, and supported due to our programs. The Annual Campaign allows us to share the KY YMCA's significant impact on Kentucky youth. We invite you to follow along as we share KY Y's impact on students, alums, volunteers, and the community. Please consider donating today and send us your own story on how the KY Y has united you with others and inspired you to change your world!
Endowment & Planned Giving
The Kentucky YMCA has been serving teenagers since 1890. By including the Y in your estate and financial plans, you can help support future generations. Planned giving offers opportunities for tax-saving benefits and ways to protect your family's future, all while accomplishing your philanthropic goals.
For more information about planned giving opportunities, contact Abbey Costello at 502-593-8561.
Gifts of Securities and Stocks
Throughout the history of the Kentucky YMCA, generous individuals, corporations and foundations have made leadership gifts that have helped shape the future of the Y in our community.
By donating appreciated stocks, bonds and mutual fund shares that have been owned for more than one year, donors can avoid capital gains tax. They also receive an income tax deduction for the fair market value of the gift. A security’s gift value is determined by its fair market value on the day you make the gift.
If you would like to talk to someone about your legacy planning options, how to accomplish your charitable giving goals, donating securities or your future vision of support for the Y's mission, contact Abbey Costello at 502-593-8561.
The Melanie Carroll Memorial Fund
Honor the remarkable life of Melanie Rose Carroll.Your contribution to this fund supports the Kentucky YMCA's Go For It! (GFI) and Leadership Training Conference (LTC), opening doors for more students to discover their potential and make a difference in their communities.
Learn more and donate to Melanie's fund.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Interested in getting your business name in front of the 10,000+ Kentucky middle and high school students that we serve each year? From t-shirts and event signs, to lanyards and drink cups, we work with you to find the perfect fit that not only benefits your business, it helps us free up funds to better serve our participants.
Click here to see specific program sponsorship opportunities.
To learn more or to discuss a custom sponsorship opportunity, contact Abbey Costello at 502-593-8561.
Double Your Impact:
See if your employer will match your donation
Many employers will double the donation of an employee's donation. Making your gift even more impactful. It's easy to find out if your company has a matching program and to sign up. Click here to start doubling your donation today!
Contribute Money When you Pay Taxes
Kentucky taxpayers have the opportunity to contribute money by checking a box on your state income tax return. Contributions will be deducted from your return or added to the amount owed. Donations made through the tax checkoff may be claimed on a charitable contribution on your returns the following year.
How it works:
When completing your State Tax, look for the Kentucky YMCA Youth Association Funder “Individual Voluntary Contributions”. Indicate an amount, ($1 increments) that you would like to contribute. Any amount will make a difference! If someone else prepares your income tax returns, remember to share that you want to donate to the Kentucky YMCA Youth Association. If you have any questions please reach out to our Director of Partnerships & Development, Abbey Costello at abbey@kyymca.org.
Global Initiatives Fund
Each year, The Kentucky YMCA raises money for the Global Initiatives Fund to support internationally— focused activities. The Kentucky YMCA uses these funds to support international programming and needs, newcomer/immigrant students, non-profits worldwide, and the YMCA Global Movement. This year, we will be dedicating the first $5,000 to the San Juan and Ponce YMCAs in Puerto Rico. Click here to learn more.