Twelve Ways to Give Back this Holiday Season

From swim lessons to senior connections, giving back to organizations like the YMCA can help save lives

CHICAGO, Nov. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The holidays are all about giving and at the YMCA, we’ve created a simple way to discover 12 ways you can give back to your community!

12 Days of Giving:

1. Confidence – Teaching kids and adults to swim safely.
2. Adventure – Sending children to camp for summer fun and growth.
3. Connection – Helping older adults build friendships and stay active.
4. Activity – Offering group exercise for mind, body, and spirit.
5. Passion – Inspiring kids through youth sports.
6. Purpose – Providing meals and fighting hunger in our community.
7. Friends – Ensuring everyone has access to Y programs through scholarships.
8. Curiosity – Sparking wonder through childcare and afterschool programs.
9. Strength – Supporting health through evidence-based programs.
10. Voice – Empowering teens and young adults to lead change.
11. Perspective – Building welcoming communities for all.
12. Joy in Giving – Celebrating generosity and volunteerism.

This isn’t just a fundraiser; it’s a daily reminder of the impact that generosity can have right here at home. To learn more about any of the programs listed above or make a life-changing donation, visit ymca.org/donate.

About the Y
Driven by its founding mission, the Y has served as a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community for more than 175 years. The Y empowers everyone, no matter who they are or where they’re from, by ensuring access to resources, relationships, and opportunities for all to learn, grow and thrive. By bringing together people from different backgrounds, perspectives and generations, the Y’s goal is to improve overall health and well-being, ignite youth empowerment and demonstrate the importance of connections in and across 10,000 communities nationwide. Learn more at ymca.org.

Contact:
YMCA of the USA
312-419-8418
media@ymca.net

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