*Please note that the YMCA is unable to secure sponsors or recruit, train, or manage volunteers for your event.
Host Your Own Fundraising Event
Whether you’re running a bake sale or a 5K, you can invite others to support your efforts for the good of your community.
How You Can Make A Difference
The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity sparking positive change through critical programs at our 450+ locations. By fundraising for the YMCA, you can help people in your community overcome barriers and ignite their full potential.
How It Works
Step 1: Plan your event
Chose the type of fundraiser you’d like to host. It can be a party, barbeque, bake sale, or marathon — the sky's the limit!
Step 2: Set up your page
Create your fundraising page on our site. Customize it by adding photos and posting updates as you move closer to your goal.
Step 3: Spread the word
Share your fundraising page through email and social media. Invite your friends, family, and community to support your event!
What Your Support Makes Possible
Money you raise through your event helps the Y run vital programs, including:
Youth shelters
Youth experiencing homelessness can find a safe place to sleep and wraparound supports at YMCA Sprott House and The Wagner Green YMCA. From mental health counselling to help finding work, youth access supports they need to get on track to a healthier future.
Camping and outdoor education
For youth experiencing unemployment, low academic achievement, and inactivity, YMCA Camp Pine Crest and YMCA Cedar Glen help build confidence, teach leadership and teamwork skills, and help them realize their true potential.
Financial assistance
People of all incomes deserve the chance to be active and healthy. Our financial assistance program helps provide YMCA Health & Fitness memberships to those who otherwise wouldn't be able to afford them.
Frequently asked questions
My employer has a matching program to match employee charitable donations. Does this count towards my fundraising?
Can someone from the YMCA attend or speak at my event?
Are there posters and flyers I can use?
Can I collect cash or cheque donations?
Does every donor receive a charitable tax receipt?
Can the YMCA help promote my fundraiser?
Contact Us
To learn more about hosting an event or how the YMCA can support your fundraising goals, please contact:
Elisseos Kyrillou
Philanthropy and Events Associate
elisseos.kyrillou@ymcagta.org
T: 437-249-7680