Daily Update: Monday, Oct. 7
ALL SERVICES ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Reuter Family YMCA
Open to the public from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. for showers, charging, and WiFi. The gymnasium is open for basketball and general play. The youth lounge and playground are open (parental supervision required). Also distributing food and relief supplies.
Asheville YMCA
The downtown Asheville YMCA is distributing food and essential relief items to the public outdoors from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. WiFi and charging available.
Corpening Memorial YMCA
The Y in Marion is open to the public from 2-6 p.m. daily for showers, WiFi, charging. This location is also a relief distribution site and emergency shelter.
Woodfin YMCA
Starting Oct. 7, the Woodfin Y is open to members from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The wellness floor, youth development center, and locker rooms will be open. No group exercise classes at this time. Please bring your own drinking water. Hours subject to change.
Mobile Food Markets
Tuesday, Oct. 8: Asheville YMCA, 12 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 9: Ferguson Family YMCA in Candler, 12 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 10: Reuter Family YMCA in Biltmore Park, 12 p.m.
Western North Carolina has been devastated by Hurricane Helene. Recovery will take years. The YMCA has immediate needs for staff support, facility repairs, and community assistance.
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we guarantee that 100% of your tax deductible donation will go to urgent needs. Together we will rebuild our community.
Please consider a financial contribution and/or purchasing one of the items on the Amazon wish list that we can distribute to the public. Click here to find the wishlist.
Ways to Give
We can put your gift to work immediately when you give online.
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To donate by mail, make your check payable to YMCA of WNC and send it to 40 N. Merrimon Ave., Suite 309, Asheville, NC 28804-1368.
You can support our mission through your donor-advised fund by directing gifts to the YMCA of Western North Carolina. Ask your financial planner how, or contact us for guidance.
Thousands of employers match current and past employee contributions to the YMCA. This can double and sometimes triple the impact of every dollar donated! Ask your employer if they have a matching gift program, or sign up for workplace giving.
If you are 70 1/2 years old or older, you can make a gift to the YMCA directly from your individual retirement account (IRA) without having to pay income taxes on the money. This popular gift option is commonly called an IRA Charitable Rollover, but you may also see it referred to as a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD).
To make a gift through your IRA, please refer to our organization as:
- The Young Men’s Christian Association of Western North Carolina, 40 N. Merrimon Ave., Suite 309, Asheville, NC 28804-1368
- Tax ID number: 56-0530013
Click here to download a sample letter for you to send to your plan administrator.
More information
If you have any questions about using your IRA to support our mission, please contact us.
Donating appreciated securities is a wonderful way to help support your community. The Y’s policy is to sell the stock or security and put the proceeds to work locally. Per the IRS, the YMCA establishes the value of the stock by calculating the mean average price on the date ownership is transferred. Many donors also choose to calculate their tax deduction this way using a receipt from the Y that notes the name and number of shares, the date they were received into Y’s account, and the high and low values per share on the date the securities were transferred.
Before making a gift of securities, please make sure to discuss your particular situation, including tax benefits, with your financial advisor. Click here for instructions on securities transfers. Please contact us if you need more information.
Please note: The YMCA does not receive donor information along with your gift of securities. It is important that you notify us in advance of any transfer using this form so that you will be credited for your gift.
Did you know there are creative ways to support the YMCA that cost you nothing right now? Whether you’re interested in a simple gift through your retirement or life insurance plan, a traditional bequest through your will or trust, or perhaps a gift that pays you back like a charitable gift annuity, there are many ways to make a legacy gift. Explore how you can include us in your estate plans.
The YMCA of Western North Carolina is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that demonstrates a commitment to fiscal transparency and strong financial stewardship. All gifts are considered tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Our Tax ID number is 56-0530013. For a copy of our IRS designation letter or information about our accountability, please contact us.
Volunteering for the YMCA is a rewarding way to share your time and talent with your community. Whether you mentor a child, coach a team, serve a meal, or join a board, you can make a positive difference in someone's life. Explore our volunteer opportunities and find your passion at the Y.
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Hurricane Recovery Efforts
