Sherman Lake YMCA builds strong kids, strong families, and strong communities in Southwest Michigan through programs such as summer camp, YMCA wellness, and Character Development school programs.

In 2010, an anticipated 700+ children and families will need your help to become stronger in spirit, mind, and body through YMCA programs. To turn no child away, an annual campaign goal of $189,500 was set.

Parents and schools need partners in positive youth development; Sherman Lake YMCA is such a partner. Each year the Sherman Lake YMCA strengthens over 8000 children in spirit, mind, and body through positive role-models, a safe environment, teaching life skills, building positive relationships, and empowering youth. Sherman Lake YMCA is accessible to all regardless of physical, mental, or financial limitations.

How you can help...

• Click "Donate" to make a contribution that aids area youth and families.
• Click "Get Started" to create your own online Fundraising Page
  • Personalize the text and photo on your page to express your passions and purpose to support Sherman Lake YMCA.
  • Send the link out to your friends, family, colleagues, and facebook friends to help reach your goal.

Testomonials of members who receive financial assistance at Sherman Lake YMCA:

Our family was experiencing financial difficulties after having to reduce to one-income household due to my husband becoming ill over a year ago. It is a wonderful opportunity with receiving a scholarship to help us with our membership fees. This scholarship allows some normalcy for our family at this difficult time.

Our family moved to the Richland area over a year ago from out-of-state. The combination of Michigan winters, not having family or friends in the area, and having three small children contributed to our family feeling isolated. Receiving a YMCA scholarship provided our family a social and physical outlet that alleviated these feelings. The scholarship allowed us to attend the YMCA weekly, therefore creating invaluable friendships with staff and members. These invaluable friendships led to our family's involvement in additional community activities, as well as our children getting excited about attending and participating in the various programs at the YMCA. Not only have we had the opportunity to spend quality time with new friends, but our family has really cherished our time together at the YMCA.