The YMCA Hurricane Relief Effort

In the wake of two of the most destructive natural disasters in our nation’s history, the YMCA family expresses its deepest sympathies to those who have lost loved ones and their homes to the effects of  the recent hurricanes.  We also join America in showing gratitude and support to the American Red Cross, Salvation Army, National Guard and other first-responders who admirably answered the call to help those in need.

While dozens of YMCAs throughout the affected areas have been damaged, the mission and spirit of the YMCA lives on.  YMCAs across the country have opened their doors to receive hundreds of those evacuated from Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Texas, providing temporary shelter and sustenance in this most challenging time.  And even in the most ravaged areas, the Y will remain as the bedrock of spirit, adapting to meet the new needs and challenges its communities face.

You can support rehabilitation plans to help affected YMCAs resume their mission service to their communities.  Please send checks payable to YMCA of the USA, designated to “Hurricane Relief Fund” in the memo line, to:
 

YMCA of the USA
Attn: Hurricane Relief Fund
101 N. Wacker Drive, 14th Floor
Chicago, IL 60606

The trustees of YMCA Fund, Inc., have matched the first $1 million contributed to this campaign.  To offer resources and financial support, call YMCA of the USA at 877-248-5863 or send an e-mail to hurricane@ymca.net, and include your name, telephone number and a detailed explanation of the resources you are offering.  

Through this unimaginable loss emerges the opportunity to come together as one YMCA movement worldwide—to rebuild the lives of children, families and communities in spirit, mind and body.  With the strength and breadth of an international family, grounded in one mission, hope rises from hopelessness through caring, collaboration and solidarity.