La Jolla YMCA Raises $450,000 to Benefit Local Community

Committed to providing financial assistance to our community in order to help people of all ages and from all walks of life be more healthy, confident, connected and secure, the recently has raised nearly $450,000 through their 2012 Annual Giving Program.

The Y counts on the generosity of community donors to keep the Y available for kids and families who need it most. These funds help make sure that YMCA programs are affordable and available to all people in our community.

Over 250 fundraising volunteers from our community worked together to help tell the YMCA story and reach out to those able to make donations.

“We are pleased to have exceeded our fundraising goal for 2012.  This would not have been possible without the amazing group of volunteers and staff that contributed their time and talent to this worthy community cause” said Kevin Mahony, Board Chair La Jolla YMCA.  We count on and appreciate the generosity of our donors to help us nurture life lessons in kids, foster health and well-being, bring people together to pursue passions old and new, and provide mutual support for everyone in our neighborhoods.”

Donations of all sizes are welcomed and have significant impact. For example, a $100 donation will provide swim lessons for three children. 

A testimonial from a La Jolla Y parent, “I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for all that you do for families such as me. To say I am grateful is not enough but I cannot think of a word that expresses all that I really feel.”

Charity Navigator, an independent non-profit organization that rates non-profit organizations to provide clear, objective and reliable assessments of the financial health of non-profit organizations, rates the La Jolla YMCA, part of the YMCA of San Diego County with Four Stars – the highest ranking possible. Four Stars means the YMCA of San Diego County exceeds the industry standard and outperforms most charities financially in organizational efficiency and organizational capacity.

The La Jolla Y is responsible for securing its entire operating budget locally and is a 501(c) (3) tax-exempt organization. Tax ID #95-2039198.

The La Jolla YMCA serves over 18,000 residents in our community and employs more than 200 people. Through a variety of programs and services focused on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y unites men, women and children - regardless of age, income or background - to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation’s health and well-being, and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors.  The La Jolla YMCA is dedicated to improving the quality of human life and to helping all people realize their fullest potential as children of God through the development of the spirit, mind and body.  If you are interested in learning more visit our website at lajolla.ymca.org.