Day of Giving for Youth Development
Tuesday, March 17
The Merrimack Valley YMCA Day of Giving for Youth Development isn’t just a fundraising event, it’s a celebration of what makes our Y extraordinary. It’s the day we show up for each other, invest in our neighbors, and fuel the programs that turn strangers into teammates and goals into shared victories.
Proceeds from the YMCA Day of Giving for Youth Development support our youth development programs and help ensure every child has the opportunity to participate — regardless of financial circumstances. From swim lessons that save lives to afterschool programs that nurture young minds, every dollar raised stays local and powers real change.
This year, our goal is 350 donors of any size gift. When we reach that milestone, we’ll unlock a $30,000 gift, multiplying the impact for kids and families in our community! Will you help us reach our goal?
Plus, check out all the ways you can get involved with our Day of Giving below.
Andover/North Andover Day of Giving Events
Tiny Tots Fitness Party
Date: March 17
Time: 9:30-10:15 a.m. OR 10:30-11:15 a.m.
Cost: $20 per child | includes a set of kid sized sweat bands
Children age 3-5 are invited to join Miss Silvana for a Fitness Party, complete with an adorable set of sweat bands for each registered child.
Dance Party
Date: March 17
Time: 6-7:30 p.m.
Cost: $25 per person
We’re combining some of your favorite classes into one giant dance party, and you won’t want to miss it!
- VXN with Amy
- Zumba with Aaron and Katie
- Partner Salsa with Mike and Katie
Lift for Inclusion
Date: March 22
Time: 10:00 a.m.
In this one-day fitness challenge, participants will test their strength and endurance while raising funds to ensure adults of all abilities have access to inclusive health and wellness opportunities at the Y. Participants will gather pledges starting at 10 cents per pound lifted and receive two attempts, with their highest lift counting toward their final score.
Register an athlete or make a donation at the link below.
Linda the Leprechaun
Date: March 17
Time: All day until she’s trapped
Help us trap Linda the Leprechaun! 🍀
Our Welcome Center Director, Linda, will be popping up all around the branch collecting donations for our Day of Giving. Just like the leprechaun traps kids build at home, we’re working together to “trap” her by reaching our fundraising goal of $5,000!
BINGO
Date: March 17
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Cost: Card prices vary
Join Paul in the Active Living Center for BINGO! Prizes will be awarded to the winners. Register to play and purchase your cards by contacting Paul at pdiscipio@mvymca.org.
Youth Art Auction
Date: March 17
Time: All day in the lobby
Our Itty Bitty Artists club members are hard at work on some functional art that you can take home! Check out their art and place your bids. All proceeds will help ensure the life-changing programs of the Y are accessible to everyone.
Lawrence Day of Giving Events
Jump-a-Thon
The children from the toddler and preschool programs at the Lawrence branch will be jumping for good on our Day of Giving! You can support these kids by making a designated donation to the Lawrence YMCA.
Healthy Snack Sale
The children of the after school program will be having a healthy snack sale in the lobby at approximately 4 p.m. Please consider stopping by, picking up a snack and making a donation.
Pot O’ Gold Plunge
Lawrence YMCA | 4:30-6:30 p.m.
All are welcome at our Pot O’ Gold Plunge where swimmers of all ages and abilities can participate in timed dives and relays. Donations will benefit our youth development programs at the Lawrence Y!
Methuen Day of Giving Events
Healthy Snack Sale
The children in our child care programs will be serving up healthy snacks throughout the day. Please consider stopping by, picking up a snack and making a donation.
Spring Art Show
Take home a masterpiece made by the students in the Methuen YMCA’s Preschool program! Bidding will begin at $1, and all artworks will be sold to the highest bidder. Proceeds benefit the YMCA’s youth development programs. The Art Show will begin at 5 p.m.
There will be light refreshments!
