If you could change the lives of hundreds
of families with one conversation, would you?

That's what we thought.

At the Missoula Family YMCA, we believe our success is measured by the lives we touch. That's why we pledge to make our programs and activities available to everyone, regardless of income or ability to pay. Contributions to the Partners with Youth campaign are critical to fulfilling this pledge. In fact, last year, Partners with Youth donations provided financial assistance and program support for 1,282 families to experience the YMCA—families that wouldn't otherwise have the opportunity.

Help disadvantaged kids experience the Y.

From summer camps to soccer leagues to swim lessons, the Y offers hundreds of ways for a child to have fun, meet friends, learn, be challenged and grow. Many kids—even here in Missoula—never get that chance. Through Partners with Youth, they do.

Empower families with access to Y activities.

What's the first thing a working parent thinks about every morning? Child care. How does a struggling family pay the bills? Partners with Youth makes child care, preschool and various activities accessible to families, no matter what their income may be.

Strengthen your community with YMCA principles.

The Y teaches values, skills and developmental assets that influence the choices young people make during crucial adolescent years. These values help them become caring, responsible adults who will positively affect their communities in the years to come.

Make a difference right here in Missoula.

Through Partners with Youth, 100 percent of your contribution stays right here in Missoula County and the Missoula Family YMCA. There's no surer way to better the lives of our neighbors, friends, community and fellow Y members.

At the Missoula Family YMCA, we believe our success is measured by the lives we touch. That’s why we pledge to make our programs and activities available to everyone, regardless of income or ability to pay. Contributions to the Partners with Youth campaign are critical to fulfilling this pledge. In fact, Partners with Youth donations in 2008 provided financial assistance and program support for more than 1,300 families—families who wouldn’t otherwise have the opportunity to experience the Y.

Help disadvantaged kids experience the Y. From summer camps to soccer leagues to swim lessons, the Y offers hundreds of ways for a child to have fun, meet friends, learn, be challenged and grow. Many kids—even here in Missoula—never get that chance. Through Partners with Youth, they do.

Empower families with access to Y activities. What’s the first thing a working parent thinks about every morning? Childcare. How does a struggling family pay its bills? By cutting activities for the kids. Partners with Youth makes childcare, preschool and various activities accessible to families, regardless of income.

Strengthen your community with Y principles. The Y teaches values, skills and developmental assets that influence the choices young people make during crucial adolescent years. These values help them become caring, responsible adults who will positively affect their communities in the years to come.

Make a difference right here in Missoula. Through Partners with Youth, 100 percent of your contribution stays right here in Missoula County and the Missoula Family YMCA. There’s no surer way to better the lives of our neighbors, friends, community and fellow Y members.

Your monthly gift of $5 builds a child’s confidence—and that of two more kids—by providing swim lessons and safety instruction.

$10/month broadens a child’s horizons with two weeks of Y sports camp—building self-esteem and teaching teamwork.
$25/month sends a child and a friend to summer camp for life-enriching activities like climbing, rafting and fishing.
$50/month brings a child to preschool for two months, to develop a love of learning in a caring environment.
$100/month gives a kid one year of after-school activities, with a chance to make new friends and learn solid values.

If you’d like to know more about our Partners with Youth campaign or other ways to give to the Missoula Family YMCA, please contact Aaron Brock, director of development, at abrock@ymcamissoula.org or by calling 721-YMCA (9622).