Y I WALK: Community Support Fundraiser

Y I WALK

2027 Community Support Campaign Fundraiser

Five days. Hundreds of miles. All of our YMCA branches.

From Oct. 12-16, Joe Ross will trek across the YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga’s service area, stopping at each of our YMCA branches along the way.

This five-day journey is about more than the miles. Joe is walking to raise awareness and support for the programs, services and experiences that make each YMCA unique — and that help strengthen individuals, families and communities across our region.

These programs are made possible by our YMCA's Community Support Campaign – an annual fundraising campaign that supports free swim lessons for children, free disease and chronic illness management programs, summer camp scholarships, income-based memberships and MORE.

Every dollar raised provides more opportunities for people in our community to learn, grow and thrive.

Joe Ross

Father, motorcycle-enthusiast, Hamilton YMCA member.

Five days. Hundreds of Miles. One Mission.

Joe's Journey

Oct. 12: YMCA Camp Ocoee

Oct. 13: Ocoee Foundation YMCA (Cleveland)

Oct. 14: Hamilton YMCA

Oct. 15: North Georgia & J.A. Henry YMCAs

Oct. 16: Y-CAP, Downtown & North River YMCAs

Route and schedule are subject to change.

YOUR IMPACT

Your gift can help make life-changing experiences possible for people throughout our community. Examples of where the funds raised through this event, and the overall Community Support Campaign go are:

Swim Lessons — $60

Gives a child four swim lessons at the YMCA, and teaches them life-saving skills that keep them safe around water.

Meals for Kids — $175

Provides weekend meals for five children in our community through the YMCA's Backpack Blessings Program.

Adaptive Sports — $200

Offers three individuals with disabilities the chance to play the game of baseball with the Miracle League of Chattanooga.

Youth Mentorship — $1,500

Supports a middle or high school student with six months of Y-CAP programming, providing mentorship, tutoring, physical activity, leadership opportunities and more.

Walking For a Better Us. In Our Own Backyard.

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Questions? Contact Kathy Teufel

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At the YMCA, we believe in working together to achieve an environment that is welcoming for all individuals regardless of age, religion, ability, gender or socioeconomic status. To achieve our mission of empowering all people, the Y is committed to providing a space that embodies our values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.