Opportunities to Give
Thanks to the generous gifts from donors like you, many people who face financial barriers can access our YMCA’s services, such as: Child, Youth & Senior Programming, Day Camp Financial Assistance and YMCA Membership Financial Assistance.

Ways to Give
We aim to provide safe, accessible community spaces where everyone belongs.
You can direct your gift to YMCA capital improvements to ensure that the YMCA facilities and assets remain relevant, sustainable, and environmentally friendly as we serve our community today and for generations to come.
The YMCA hosts multiple fundraising events throughout the year, including our annual YMCA Battle of the Brains fundraising event taking place on November 2, 2024! If you’re interested in learning more about sponsoring or participating in a YMCA event – connect with Jeff MacNeil, Manager of Fund Development: jeff.macneil@cb.ymca.ca or 902-919-7968
We can’t do this work alone! When you support the Y, you are helping us achieve our vision of thriving communities where everyone can shine and feel they belong… you, your business or your group of friends can make a difference. There are several ways you can get involved:
- Employee payroll giving
- Raffle
- Fundraiser sales (clothing, crafts, bake sales, etc.)
- Donating proceeds from special events
- Checkout campaigns + more
If your group or organization would like to host a fundraiser, where proceeds or a portion of the proceeds are donated to the YMCA of Cape Breton, connect with Jeff MacNeil, Manager of Fund Development: jeff.macneil@cb.ymca.ca or 902-919-796
Leave a legacy to the YMCA of Cape Breton and your gift will have impact for future generations.
Bequests: Consider leaving a bequest to the YMCA of Cape Breton, as part of your will and estate planning. Most lawyers require the charity name and charitable registration number: YMCA of Cape Breton – Charitable Registration Number: 107434201 RR 0001
An official receipt, for income tax purposes, will be sent to your estate when the bequest is received.
If you’re planning to leave a legacy gift – please let us know by contacting Jeff MacNeil, Director of Philanthropy & Marketing at jeff.macneil@cb.ymca.ca
Our Supporters
Thank you to the individuals, groups and organizations that support our YMCA!