THE Y FOR
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
We focus our work in three key areas, because nurturing the potential of kids, helping people live healthier, and supporting our neighbors are fundamental to strengthening communities.
You Can Make a Difference!
Invest in the Annual Support Campaign
The Annual Support Campaign is conducted each year to secure charitable donations from individuals and community organizations to help fund YMCA programs. This campaign serves a very unique purpose for YFS. Each YFS program is grant funded and all services are offered free of charge to participants. Supplemental funding is needed to fill the gaps in grant funding and assure we provide the best possible service to our participants.

Our vision is to provide exceptional social service programs that build strong kids, strong families, and strong communities. We depend on your support to make this vision a reality and to ensure services are available to the members of the San Diego community most in need. We can’t do it without you! Please join us in making a lasting impact in your community!
Ways to Give
Make your gift Online
Click here to make your donation.
Make your gift by Mail
Send a check to support YFS.
Make your gift by Phone
Make a credit card donation or pledge.
Other Ways to Make your Generous Gift
- Gifts of Stock
- Contact Paul Sullivan, psullivan@ymca.org EVP/CFO, YMCA of San Diego County
- Other Planned Gifts
Contact Steve Totten, stotten@ymca.org
Planned Giving, YMCA of San Diego County - Charitable Gift Annuity
- Pooled Income Fund
- Charitable Remainder Unitrust
- Gifts by Will
- Gifts of Retirement Plans
Checks are payable to YMCA Youth & Family Services and can be mailed to the following address:
2929 Meade Avenue
San Diego, CA 92116
Call Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (PST)
(619) 281-8313

Program Areas
YMCA Youth & Family Services is organized into four major program areas:
Click on a program below to find our more
School Based Services - In addition to providing safe after-school programming at 28 elementary and middle schools countywide, provides school-based counseling through the TIDES program.
Residential Services - Includes the two Oz shelters for runaway and troubled teens, and the two transitional living programs for homeless youth: Turning Point, Mary's House (young women only), and Tommie's Place (for pregnant and parenting youth 18-21).
Counseling Services - We offer bilingual counseling services for individuals and families.
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How else is YFS funded?
YFS is primarily funded
through government contracts and grants. However, this money does not always
cover operating costs and there is limited flexible money to address specific
needs of our programs. The Annual Support Campaign fills in these gaps.

