Annual CampaignInvesting in People. Strengthening Our Community.
Our Mission in Action
The Annual Campaign is how the Summerville Family YMCA lives out its mission of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Through your support, the Y connects people, resources, and services to serve more than 20,000 children, teens, families, adults, and seniors each year, ensuring that no one is turned away due to financial barriers. Every dollar raised stays local, strengthening our community by providing access to programs that help individuals grow, stay healthy, and thrive. When you give to the Annual Campaign, you’re not just supporting the Y, you’re investing in a stronger, healthier Summerville for all.
A New Opportunity to Give, and Save
Beginning in 2026, new federal tax rules will make charitable giving more accessible than ever. For the first time, non-itemizers will be able to claim a tax deduction for charitable donations—up to $2,000 for married couples and $1,000 for individuals, even if you don’t itemize. This change creates a new opportunity to support the YMCA you care about while also receiving a financial benefit for your generosity. If you’ve given to the Y in the past without a tax incentive—or if you’ve never been able to deduct charitable gifts—these new rules finally allow you to receive a tangible benefit for the impact you make.
Your Impact in Action
Childcare Access for Families
Financial assistance for 148 children to attend childcare programs
Swim Team Opportunities
21 swim team scholarships, giving kids access to competitive swimming
Lifesaving Swim Lessons
310 swim lessons, teaching lifesaving water safety skills
Rural Water Safety Access
263 children in rural communities access to Splash Into Safety
Meals for Children in Need
2,990 meals for children in Dorchester County
Holiday Meals for Families
100 full Thanksgiving meals for families in need
Gifts for Foster Youth & Seniors
50 Christmas presents for foster children and seniors
Comfort Cases for Foster Youth
50 Comfort Cases for foster youth through the Dorchester Foster Association
Beds for Children in Need
20 beds built and delivered to children without one
Cancer Survivor Support (LIVESTRONG)
12 cancer survivors supported through the LIVESTRONG® program
Membership Scholarships for All
938 membership scholarships, including 204 for first responders and law enforcement, providing a place to care for their own health while serving ours