SUPPORT THE RIDGEWOOD YMCA 

Since 1902, the Ridgewood YMCA has stood for caring, honesty, respect and responsibility, and has provided programs and activities that build strong kids, strong families and strong communities. The YMCA embraces people of all ages, incomes, abilities, religions and ethnic backgrounds; we are for everyone.

We need your support to help children and teens grow up happy and strong; to support families in their efforts to be successful and to make our communities safer, healthier, better places to live and work.

The Oak Street Branch and YMCA Camp Bernie rely on the generous support of hundreds of donors every year to ensure that its programs and facilities are available to all. Our commitment is that every person can be a member of the YMCA regardless of economic circumstances.



STRONG KIDS CAMPAIGN 

Every year, the Ridgewood YMCA conducts its Strong Kids Campaign to provide funding for our Good Works Programs. Volunteers call on members, friends, businesses and foundations seeking support for the Ridgewood YMCA.

Donations to the campaign provide financial assistance to hundreds of people so they can take part in YMCA programs and provide the funding for our Good Works Programs that include:

• Y VIP’s Youth Volunteers In Programs • Summer Swim Lessons for Paterson Youth
• Summer Camp Scholarships • Program Scholarships
• Mentoring • Rainbows Children’s Peer Support
• Memberships for 9/11 Families • International Camp Program
• Senior Fitness Day • Healthy Kids Day
• Programs for Children and Teens with Special Needs • Membership Scholarships and Program Financial Assistance
• Senior Fellowship • Aquatics Leaders Club
• Living Strong Living Well for Cancer Survivors • National and International Relief

Matching Gifts – if your employer has a matching gift plan, please complete the matching gift form and forward it to the Ridgewood YMCA, 55 N. Broad Street, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, attention of Lew Dickinson.

To Donate Stock – please contact Lew Dickinson at (201) 444-5600, ext. 324 for the appropriate forms.

United Way Donations –if you are making a donation to the United Way, please designate the Ridgewood YMCA as the recipient of your United Way gift. The Ridgewood YMCA is not a United Way agency and only receives United Way donations through recipient designations.



HERITAGE CLUB 

Members of the Heritage Club provide an inspiring legacy of support to the Ridgewood YMCA through their donations and charitable gift plans. Individuals, corporations and foundations are welcomed into the Heritage Club by donating directly to the Endowment Fund or upon informing the Ridgewood YMCA that provisions have been made to include the YMCA as part of their estate planning through a gift such as a bequest or trust, gift of retirement benefits, or any other type of planned gift.

Donations to the Endowment Fund ensure the future of the Ridgewood YMCA, its Oak Street Branch and YMCA Camp Bernie. Be sure to consult your legal and financial professionals when drafting wills or other estate plans.

Ways to donate to the Endowment Fund and become a member of the Heritage Club include:
• Make an outright gift of cash, securities, property or other marketable assets
• Name the Ridgewood YMCA to receive a bequest in your will
• Name the Ridgewood YMCA as the beneficiary of a life insurance policy
• Name the Ridgewood YMCA as the recipient of your retirement plan benefits
• Create a charitable trust, gift annuity, or life estate program (be sure to consult your legal and financial professionals)