Dear Friends of the YWCO,

Thank you for being a valued part of our community. Whether you visit our Research Drive location or take part in our outreach programs, your support helps us bring our mission to life every day.

This summer, we’re proud to celebrate 119 years of serving the Athens community! To mark this milestone, we invite you to make a special birthday gift to support the people, programs, and spaces that make the YWCO a place of connection, wellness, and growth for all ages.

At the heart of our work is our mission:
“The YWCO empowers people to transform their lives through fitness, wellness, education, and fun.”
Your gift helps us provide meaningful experiences for children, teens, adults, and seniors.

Here’s how your gift can make a difference:
• $100 could provide a week of healthy snacks for Girls Club participants or help fund art and craft supplies for early childhood programs.
• $250 could support a wellness workshop for older adults, including yoga, nutrition education, or mental health resources.
• $500 could help fund swim safety instruction for children who may not otherwise have access to water safety education—a lifesaving skill.
• $1,000 could contribute to the upgrading of fitness equipment or support a community outreach event that brings wellness and educational programming to underserved neighborhoods.

We hope you'll join us for this free, family-friendly celebration featuring games, local vendors, and a photo booth—an opportunity to honor our history and the community that made it possible.

Thank you for being part of the YWCO family. We look forward to celebrating with you!