The West Cook YMCA
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TOGETHER, WE BUILD COMMUNITY - 2026 ANNUAL CAMPAIGN

Invest in us, invest in community!

Every day at the West Cook Y, moments of connection, courage, and community come to life. A child learns to swim for the first time. A family finds support during a challenging season. A retired adult discovers new strength and belonging. You make these moments possible.

As part of our WCY family, we want to share an important, and often surprising, truth:

Membership fees help keep our doors open, but they do not fund the programs, classes, or community impact work that make the Y so special. Your membership fees support essentials like safety inspections, maintenance needs, insurance, and utilities. It is philanthropy, generous,  financial gifts from people like you, that funds life-changing programs and ensures access for all.

That is why, over the next month, we are working to raise $17,500 (celebrating 175 years of the Y) of charitable donations to strengthen our programs, expand access, and continue building a healthier, more connected community for all. Your gift, your hard-earned money, at any level, will create lasting change.

YOUR INVESTMENT MAKES A DIFFERENCE!

The West Cook YMCA has been strengthening the foundations of community for more than 120 years. 

  • $2,000 | Transforms Lives Across Our Community
    Provides financial assistance for multiple families, supports youth development programs, strengthens community health initiatives, and helps sustain the operations that make the Y a welcoming place for thousands of people each year.
  • $1,500 | Powers Life-Changing Health & Wellness Programs
    Helps fund an entire session of evidence-based programs such as Diabetes Prevention at the West Cook YMCA, Blood Pressure Self Monitoring program, Healthy Weight initiatives, and mental health and wellness programming that improve quality of life and foster connection.
  • $1,000 | Opens the Door to Opportunity
    Provides access to community health programs like Cancer Survivorship, Parkinson's Support, and Diabetes Prevention.
  • $500 | Gives Children Essential Skills for Life
    Provides 6 months of membership for a family facing financial hardship through the scholarship program.
  • $250 | Supports Specialized Wellness Programs
    Provides a week of Summer Camp for a child to learn new skills and develop lasting friendships.
  • $100 | Promotes Healthier Futures
    Provides swim lessons for a child to learn how to swim and gain lifesaving water safety skills.
  • $50 | Teaches Water Safety and Confidence
    Helps ensure that children and adults have access to critical water-safety education and swim instruction that can save lives.
  • $30 | Inspires Healthy Living
    Provides access to a West Cook YMCA group exercise class, helping individuals improve their physical health, reduce stress, and connect with others in a supportive environment.
  • $20 | Keeps the Y Safe and Welcoming
    Supports the day-to-day maintenance, cleaning, and safety needs that allow the West Cook YMCA to provide a secure, accessible, and welcoming space for everyone who walks through our doors.
     
When you give to the West Cook Y, you are not just making a donation; you are investing in people, in possibilities, and in a stronger future for all of us.
 
Please consider investing in our Y at any level, as every dollar strengthens our promise to our community: For a better us. 
 

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