Thank you for supporting our 2021 Annual Giving Campaign!

Many people only know our TownLake YMCA as a fitness gym, a pool, basketball courts or a place to go do Zumba and Yoga. But in the last twelve months, a big part of the mission of the YMCA of Austin became more evident. As fitness gyms were closing because of Covid-19, membership and income plummeting, cost cutting measures forced reducing staff, in some cases, by two thirds, while more people were in greater need of assistance. With daycare and after school care needed badly, there was also a greater need for food and water distribution, while the plight of the homeless only increased. You, the Y’s staff, and volunteers continued helping to build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Earlier this year, the temperature in Austin remaining below freezing for a record five days in a row. We had pipes bursting, power lines going down and, hundreds of thousands of people were left without water, electricity, food and no way to drive to supermarkets that did not have much remaining anyway. For weeks many remain without water. The TownLake YMCA opened its doors to anyone in the city who wanted to take a warm shower.  Your incredible generosity and support was a blessing to many. If you can, I hope that you’ll consider supporting me again in my efforts to raise $4,500 to support the Y’s meaningful, life-changing work. Please know that every gift, no matter the amount, makes a difference.

We are here for our community. We are here for good.