Thank you for a fantastic year in 2019!

Because of your generosity, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine was able to provide more than $3.3 million in fi nancial assistance to over 11,000 Chester County residents to ensure they had access to all the YMCA offers— membership, childcare, early learning programs, healthy living programs, summer camp, swim lessons, sports and much more.

While the numbers are exciting, hearing the impact motivates us even more. One mother shared, “I qualifi ed for fi nancial assistance to send my son to the YMCA for childcare. It’s allowed me to start rebuilding my life for me and my son.”

Another member named Todd shares, “I would not have been able to get in shape without the Y! I had absolutely nothing and just couldn’t afford it. Incomebased membership really helped me get my feet back on the ground.” (Read Todd’s story on page 7).

Even though Chester County is one of the wealthiest in Pennsylvania, it is estimated that one in four families are left with just $60 per week after paying for the basics of raising children. That leaves very limited funds for families to experience the lessons, sports and programs which help them grow in mind, body and spirit. Thanks to your generosity, no one is turned away from the Y due to an inability to pay. All have access to the Y and all we have to offer.

Thank YOU for your commitment to our mission and to our community. You make our Y a very special place and we couldn’t continue our cause of strengthening our community without you.

Download 2019 Annual Report