8 Reasons Y

The Metro YMCA supports seven YMCA’s throughout northern NJ and together, all 8 teams share a mission within our communities; providing a safe space to learn, socialize with your neighbors, and strengthen body and mind, REGARDLESS OF INDIVIDUALS’ ABILITY TO PAY!

There are hundreds of reasons to support the programs at each YMCA. 

This #GIVINGTUESDAY, we’re mobilizing all of our YMCA communities to help raise $8,000 toward one goal: funding programs and services for families and individuals at each location that need the Y’s support. That means additional community members will be able to take advantage of the life changing services provided by your YMCA.

How to Participate  

On November 30th, share with 8 friends or family members a “Reason Y” you support the YMCA (social media, text, phone, email, face to face, etc.).

1. Join a team on our GiveButter platform. 
2. Using the social share buttons, share on your social media accounts.
3. Download and use these graphics and post on your social account(s).
4. Use these hashtags #GivingTuesday + #YMCA +#8ReasonsY
5. Use one of these messages per social post. Feel free to post multiple messages, multiple times. 
   1. This #GIVINGTUESDAY join me in supporting the YMCA’s #8ReasonsY campaign with your gift of $8 or more! [Insert reason from list below]. Learn more and donate: givebutter.com/8ReasonsY or share your personal GiveButter URL (see page 4 to learn how to set up).
   2. I gave to the [branch y name]. [insert reason from below or provide your own] I challenge you to give. #8ReasonsY.

8 Reasons Y Sample Post Ideas

1. I give to the Y because they make programs affordable that help kids be active and fit. #kidswithdiabetes #8ReasonsY givebutter.com/8reasonsy
2. I give to the Y because they teach positive core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility. The world needs nicer people. #nomorebullies #8ReasonsY givebutter.com/8reasonsy
3. I give to the Y because battling chronic and life-altering diagnosis is hard enough. Having support, physically and mentally makes it easier. #8ReasonsY givebutter.com/8reasonsy
4. I give to the Y because isolation is a real issue for seniors, the Y is a second home for some. #mentalworkout #8ReasonsY givebutter.com/8reasonsy
5. I give to the Y because summer camp is a home away from home for many kids. #campfriends #campfamily #8ReasonsY givebutter.com/8reasonsy
6. I give to the Y because they provide 1 week of free water safety classes and year round swimming lessons to teach life saving skills. #morekidsswim #Ypreventsdrowning #8ReasonsY givebutter.com/8reasonsy
7. I give to the Y because my stress level [anxiety, depression, etc.] is reduced after I workout [visit the Y, meet friends at the Y, etc]. I want others to have the same experience. #8ReasonsY givebutter.com/8reasonsy
8. I give to the Y because parents need to work and not worry about their kids. The Y makes child care affordable. #8ReasonsY givebutter.com/8reasonsy