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Show your support for the Waldo County YMCA,
Donate to the 2024 End of Year Appeal today!

Money raised during our Annual End of Year Appeal fuels our capacity to provide affordable, high-quality programs, scholarships, and services to folks across our region in the coming year.  Consider making a donation today to show your support!

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Help the Y receive a $5,000 Matching Gift!

We received a $5000 challenge gift for new donors.  If you know someone who has never given to the WCY, please encourage them to do so.  Their donation will be doubled through this challenge match!

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Make your tax-deductible donation online today or mail your check made payable to the "Waldo County YMCA" to:

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Waldo County YMCA

Attn: Donations

157 Lincolnville Avenue

Belfast, ME 04915

The Waldo County YMCA is a 501(c)3 nonprofit. Your gift will ensure that people of all ages can come together to play, learn, and grow.

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EIN #01-0493123

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Other ways to give...

Give a Legacy Gift

Your commitment to the WCY endowment fund through an outright or planned gift will uphold our Y's mission in perpetuity, and you will be recognized as a cornerstone of the Y's success.  No matter the size of your endowment seed, each year the Y will benefit from its growth.  The YMCA only uses the interest generated from the endowment while the principal is left to grow ensuring our Y's fiscal stability for future generations.

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We would be pleased to recognize your Legacy Gift when you:*

  • Name the Waldo County YMCA in your will or living trust

  • Create a charitable trust naming the Waldo County YMCA as a beneficiary

  • Name the Waldo County YMCA as a beneficiary of your IRA, retirement plan or life insurance policy

  • Create a gift annuity in which the Waldo County YMCA is the beneficiary

  • Utilize other gift planning vehicles in which the Waldo County YMCA is a beneficiary, including life estate, bargain sale or other such device

  • Make a significant outright cash gift to the Waldo County YMCA endowment fund
    *Before making any decision, please consult an attorney or financial advisor to ensure your own and your family's financial security.

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For more information call or email CEO, Russell Werkman, at rwerkman@waldocountyymca.org or (207) 338-4598.

Make a Non-cash Donation

For information on Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs), Donor Advised Funds, and donations of stocks and securities or real estate call or email CEO, Russell Werkman, at rwerkman@waldocountyymca.org or (207) 338-4598.

For stock donations please review and return this form.

Learn about Sponsorship Opportunities

From Sustaining Sponsorships to Gym Banners and special events held throughout the year there are so many opportunities for your business to show support for the WCY and our greater community while benefitting from advertising promoting your partnership!  Click here to learn more.

Become a Volunteer

Looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community? Consider becoming a volunteer at the Y! Volunteering is more than just sharing your time and passion - it's about the satisfaction of knowing you're helping people become stronger, giving back to your community, and gaining valuable work experience that will enhance your career opportunities.  Download our volunteer forms here:  YOUTH   ADULT

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