Celebrate the 12 Days of Giving with the Y!

This holiday season, you're invited to celebrate the 12 Days of Giving with the Y! From December 13 through December 24, we'll be sharing ways you can donate to help others "Find Their Y" and create a stronger, healthier community in 2024. 

Please consider donating to or getting involved in any of the 12 causes below. Be sure to share our social media posts each day, using the hashtag, #12DaysofGiving! 

Day 1 | Find Your Confidence
Each year the Y welcomes about 500 youth and their families to the soccer field. Learning soccer and making new friends, helps them find their CONFIDENCE. The cost of soccer should never be a barrier to having this exciting experience. Donate today to ensure every child in Shiawassee County has the chance to play soccer.
Day 2 | Find Your Adventure
Summer is a time for kids to explore new things and expand the limits of their imagination. At Camp Shiawassee, every day is a new adventure! Whether experiencing the wonders of the Frog Pond or playing games in the field with new friends, campers found their ADVENTURE with the Y this year. Help make camp accessible for all by donating to our scholarship fund.
Day 3 | Find Your Connection
At the Y, there are no strangers - only friends you haven't met yet! This year, the Shiawassee Family YMCA served over 300 active older adults in our community through classes and programs focused on improving health and mobility. Many of these active older adults have found CONNECTION with meaningful friendships formed in classes or over coffee in the lobby. Help us continue to strengthen the social fabric of our community by donating to our senior programs.
Day 4 | Find Your Activity
To be our best selves, we need to take care of our whole selves. At the Shiawassee Family YMCA, we have 23 different group exercise classes to help members find balance and strength in spirit, mind and body. Give others the opportunity to find their ACTIVITY and help jumpstart their journey to health by donating to our scholarship fund.
Day 5 | Find Your Passion
Youth sports are just the start of something bigger - besides teaching healthy living principles, they also teach the value of teamwork, help fuel determination and build character. At Shiawassee Family YMCA, we have a variety of sports programs to help keep children active while igniting their PASSION for something greater. Help give every child the opportunity to experience youth sports by donating to our Strong Kids Campaign. 
Day 6 | Find Your Purpose
Whenever a neighbor needs support, the Shiawassee Family YMCA is ready to help with open arms and caring hearts. This month alone, we served 284 families through our mobile food distribution with our partners at Greater Lansing Food Bank. Help us continue to make an impact on hunger in Shiawassee County and find your PURPOSE by donating to our food program.
Day 7 | Find Your Friends
The Y is more than just a place to work out. With opportunities to connect with neighbors and join the fabric of the community, members can discover a greater sense of purpose and find their FRIENDS. In 2023, the Shiawassee Family YMCA provided just under $90,000 in financial assistance to ensure all members of our community had access to our classes and programs. Help us continue to serve our neighbors and friends by donating during #12DaysofGiving.
Day 8 | Find Your Curiosity
Our Before/After School programming, which serves both Owosso and Durand, always includes activities that help inspire wonder about the world around us. Guiding children to find their CURIOSITY is key to helping them reach their full potential. Donate today to help keep this programming accessible for all.
Day 9 | Find Your Voice
We believe young people have the power to change the world. Our teen and young adult opportunities are designed to help young people develop the skills and confidence they need to lead positive change in Shiawassee County and beyond. Help them find their VOICE and keep these opportunities accessible for all by donating to the Y.
Day 10 | Find Your Perspective
At Shiawassee Family YMCA, neighbors from all backgrounds and walks of life discover common ground and broaden their perspectives. We truly are a community for all, so help us welcome all newcomers with open arms and caring hearts. Find your PERSPECTIVE and donate to ensure that the Y remains accessible to all.
Day 11 | Find Your Strength
At the Y, our Enhance Fitness class creates a supportive community that inspires participants to find their inner strength, while focusing on their overall health in spirit, mind and body. Help give your neighbors the opportunity to find their STRENGTH by donating to our financial assistance fund.
Day 12 | Find Your Joy in Giving
Food for neighbors in need. Safe spaces for kids to learn & grow. Outreach to seniors who are feeling isolated. Find your cause and then find your JOY IN GIVING this holiday season. Consider volunteering at the Y this upcoming year or make a donation to the cause you feel most passionate about. 
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