More Ways to Give
Day of Giving
Join us for the Woodson YMCA’s Y Day of Giving, a day dedicated to strengthening our community and creating opportunities for all. In 2026, we’re rallying support around five incredible focus projects: Swim Lesson Scholarships, Landing Membership Assistance, Rock Steady Boxing Funding, The Y is Where Girls Rise Girls Sports Initiative, and Childcare Scholarships. Every gift helps change lives right here at home!
Stop by the Y to take part in our fun, in-branch giving activities, connect with others, and see firsthand the impact you’re making.
Together, we can build a stronger, healthier community!
Charitable IRA Distribution
Looking for a meaningful way to give back while maximizing your financial benefits?
If you or a loved one is age 70½ or older, you can make a powerful impact through a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) from your IRA. This tax-smart giving option allows you to transfer up to $110,000 directly to the Woodson YMCA, completely tax-free, helping us continue to change lives across our community. If you are required to take Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs), your QCD can count toward satisfying that requirement. Because QCDs are excluded from your taxable income, they are not subject to charitable deduction limits, making them one of the most tax-efficient ways to give.
Your generosity helps the Woodson YMCA continue changing lives and strengthening our community through programs that support youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
Talk with your trusted financial advisor to learn whether a QCD is right for you—and turn your IRA into a force for good while making a lasting impact today.
Donor Advised Funds
Looking for a simple, impactful way to give back?
A Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) is a powerful and flexible way to support the Woodson YMCA while making a lasting difference in our community. With a DAF, you can recommend a grant at any time to help fund our life-changing programs, from swim lesson scholarships to youth development initiatives and beyond. It’s an easy, tax-efficient way to turn your generosity into meaningful impact, all while supporting causes close to your heart. Make your giving go further and help us continue building a stronger, healthier community for all!
Contact your trusted advisor to learn more about setting up or making a donation from your DAF.
In-Kind Securities
The Woodson YMCA offers a variety of meaningful ways for individuals and organizations to support its mission of strengthening community. In addition to donating online or by mail, supporters can give through gifts of stock, tributes in honor or memory of loved ones, and employer matching programs.
There are also options for legacy and planned gifts through your will, trust, IRA, or other charitable vehicles. In-kind donations are welcome as well, and all gifts made help ensure quality programs and services remain accessible to people of all ages and backgrounds.
When you give to the Y, you support life-changing programs and services, right here in our community.
The Woodson YMCA is committed to helping everyone belong to the Y, regardless of their ability to afford fees, through our Community Supported Memberships and Program Scholarships. When you donate to the Y, you are investing in the lives of the people in our community.
Your Donations Help:
• 1 in 3 Seniors • 1 in 5 Youth in Programs • 1 in 6 Families
Child Care
Summer Camp
Youth Programs
Swim Lessons
Membership
The Landing
Join us in our mission for everyone to belong.
The Woodson YMCA relies on support and donations from people like you to help us meet the needs of our community by providing memberships and scholarships.