Together We Change Lives
When you join the Y, your membership fees keep the doors open and the lights on. When you give to the Y, you invite everyone inside.
Youth Development
Over 400 children were enrolled in our child care, after-school and day camp programs. We provided more than $180,000 in scholarships so that families in need were able to participate in these programs.
Healthy Living
4,000 adults & seniors pursued active lifestyles at our fitness & recreation centers in Blue Hill, Bucksport & Ellsworth. 22% of our members receive financial assistance, totaling more than $130,000 in scholarships.
Community is Power
We have fitness centers in Ellsworth, Bucksport and Blue Hill; summer camps in Eastbrook, Bucksport and Blue Hill; and a day care center in Bar Harbor and two in Ellsworth. We improve the lives of newborns to seniors.
Social Responsibility
350 volunteers of all ages gave back to the community through Y programming, including child care, aquatics, youth sports and fitness, totaling 4,320 hours of service.
You can be a hero!
With your donation, countless children and families will gain self-confidence, build lasting relationships and start their journey to a healthier lifestyle. When you invest in the well-being of our community you ensure every child and family has access to the Y.
Be the ChangeSee our 2024 donors.
Every gift makes an impact.
Please donate today.
100% of your tax-deductible donation makes our community stronger through Y programs focused on Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility.
Donor Recognition Levels
Friend: $1 – $249
Patron: $250 – $499
Sponsor: $500 – $999
Century: $1,000 – $2,499
President: $2,500+
Corporate Partner - $2,500
Our Corporate Partners receive:- Banner located in the YMCA facility of their choice for one year.
- Listing on the Corporate Sponsor page of our website.
- An invitation to a photo presentation of a check to the Y with social media follow-up.
- Representation as the YMCA's Business of the Week for one week during the year. During that week, the business will receive multiple social media recognition posts, recognition on the Wiggins Road sign on Route 1, and free access to the Blue Hill YMCA and Ellsworth YMCA for all employees that week.
Corporate Sponsor - $1,500
Our Corporate Sponsors receive:- Banner located in the YMCA facility of their choice for one year.
- Listing on the Corporate Sponsor page of our website.
- An invitation to a photo presentation of a check to the Y with social media follow-up.
Down East Family YMCA Banner Campaign
We offer two levels of Corporate Support for the YMCA that provide significant recognition for the supporting organization. Our facilities have over 150,000 visits each year and we have over 13,000 social medial followers, ensuring maximum exposure for your support of our YMCA.
Celebrating heroes of Hancock County since 1961.
