Impact Stories

Your Gifts At Work

We are thankful for those who have made an estate gift to the YMCA of the Virginia Peninsulas. Learn more about how their gifts have made an impact.

More Than Clothing: You Give Kids Confidence

The YMCA's Bright Beginnings program does more than give school supplies and clothing to children. It helps build confidence and shows children that people in their community care about them. See the life-changing difference your support makes to the Donahue family.

Preventing Drowning

When Reid took off and jumped into a pool, his parents watched in terror as he sank. His family decided to get Reid swimming lessons, despite past difficulty caused by his autism. They turned to the Y, where an instructor became determined to reach him.