PRESS: Greater Philadelphia YMCA Invites Neighbors to Say “Count Me In” on Second Annual Y Day of Giving

PHILADELPHIA, PA – November 10, 2026 – On Tuesday, November 10, the Greater Philadelphia YMCA will hold its second annual Y Day of Giving, a 24-hour giving day featuring the theme, “Count Me In.” Gifts made during Y Day of Giving support low to no cost access to Y memberships, programs and resources for members of the community, regardless of income or background.

Donors can give online at gpyconnect.philaymca.org/day-of-giving, where each of the Y’s 15 branches has its own donation page. That means supporters can target their gift to their specific Y community: Ambler, Boyertown, Christian Street, Columbia North, Haverford, Mount Laurel, Northeast Family, Phoenixville, Pottstown, Rocky Run, Roxborough, Spring Valley, Upper Perk, West Philadelphia or Willow Grove.

Y Day of Giving will also be visible across the 15 branches. Y staff will be wearing “Count Me In” T-shirts, and donors will receive a “Count Me In” sticker to show their support. Each branch will feature a Day of Giving donor wall. Donors will also be able to donate by cash or check in-branch.

EVENT DETAILS

WHAT: Second annual Y Day of Giving, a 24-hour giving day supporting all 15 Greater Philadelphia YMCA branches

WHEN: Tuesday, November 10, 2026

WHERE: Online at gpyconnect.philaymca.org/day-of-giving and in person at all 15 Greater Philadelphia YMCA branches

HOW TO GIVE:

• Online: Choose a branch on the Day of Giving page and give to that branch’s donation page
• In person: Pick up a donation card at any branch; envelopes are available for cash and check gifts

WHO: Gifts support youth, families and seniors served by the Greater Philadelphia YMCA, regardless of income or background

THE BIG PICTURE

• Giving opens the doors to everyone. In 2025, the Greater Philadelphia YMCA provided $46,191,287 in financial aid and insurance subsidies so people could take part in Y programs regardless of their ability to pay.
• The Greater Philadelphia Y serves every generation. In 2025, the GPY served 193,726 members, including 63,521 youth and teens and 28,792 seniors.
• Kids are learning skills that last a lifetime. In 2025, 16,169 children learned the life-saving skill of swimming at the Y, and 6,527 kids attended Y day camp programs.