Fundraising Goal: $2,500

$425 raised from 7 unique donors

AN OFFICIAL FUNDRAISER FOR A 

Verified 501(c)(3) Nonprofit

Bear-Glasgow YMCA--Providing Support To Our Community

A fundraiser for: YMCA of Delaware

Organization Mission:

The YMCA of Delaware’s mission is to empower youth, foster healthy living, and promote strong communities. Our vision is a healthy, inclusive community where all people reach their full potential.

The Bear-Glasgow Y has served and will continue to serve on the front lines in responding to the pandemic's health and economic impact in Delaware. Working closely with state agencies, we have been able to provide hundreds of essential workers with emergency childcare, distribute over 250,000 free meals to families in need, and serve thousands of school-aged children in camps, virtual learning centers and after school programs throughout the pandemic.
Providing support for remote learning at the Bear-Glasgow YMCA


This year, more than any other, teen engagement is a critical community need and a top priority for our YMCA. The pandemic has been particularly destructive to teens as it impacts a stage when they need social connections and support to develop career goals. The transition from Middle to High School is a pivotal time for youth and the YMCA plays a pivotal role in developing the leaders of tomorrow. 
 
Teens growing in confidence in our SPORT program
2020 saw a dramatic rise in racial tension and the pandemic has only exacerbated racial inequalities throughout our country. The YMCA has been a leader in combating inequities and our teen programs provide critical support to minority teens across Delaware. Collectively, our programming prepares teens for their next step after high school, provides career pathways, promotes healthy lifestyles, and raises civic awareness.

YMCA Youth Fit Class emphasizes the importance of movement
About YMCA of Delaware

Established in 1889, the YMCA of Delaware impacts the lives of over 160,000 individuals each year through its 7 full-service branches, an urban youth development center, two outdoor recreation complexes, an overnight resident camp, and numerous school partnership sites across the state. We believe our community is strongest when everyone has access to opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive.

For more than 135 years, we've remained committed to empowering youth, fostering healthy living, and building stronger, more equitable communities throughout Delaware. Our programs address critical community needs by preventing chronic diseases like diabetes, promoting educational equity, and ensuring all Delawareans have access to transformative experiences. In 2025 alone, we provided $6.5 million in financial assistance, making life-changing YMCA services accessible to over 21,000 youth and adults statewide.

Organization Details

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Name:
YMCA of Delaware

EIN: 51-0065748

Street Address:
YMCA of Delaware Association Resource Center

100 W. 10th Street, Suite 1100

City: Wilmington

State: DE Zip: 19801

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Website:
https://www.ymcade.org

Counties Served: New Castle, Kent, Sussex

Office Locations: Wilmington, Dover, Newark, Middletown, Rehoboth Beach

Sectors: Capacity Building, Community Advocacy, Community Improvement, Disability Services, Disease, Disorders, & Medical Disciplines, Education, Employment, Food, Agriculture, & Nutrition, Healthcare, Homelessness & Housing, Human Services, International, Kids, Mental Health & Crisis Prevention, Mutual & Membership Benefit, Neighborhoods, Poverty & Hunger, Recreation & Sports, Safety, Seniors, Substance Abuse Prevention, Workforce, Youth Development, Civic Engagement & Social Action, BIPOC-Led (CEO/ED), BIPOC-Led (Board), Childcare

Recent Donations

  • Vicki Husfelt ---
  • Tracey Parker-Johnson
    (in honor of Adrian Parker)     $50
  • Sandra Ward $50
  • Janet LeClercq
    (in honor of George LeClercq, my father)     $50
  • Lori Crowther $100
  • Anonymous $25
  • Terry Mullan $100