Dear YMCA friends,

We’re so grateful you are part of the YMCA family. We wish you health, happiness, and peace during the Christmas season and through the coming year.

Yours in YMCA service,

Alfredo Velasco
President & CEO

THANK YOU TO OUR WONDERFUL DONORS

On October 7th, the YMCA of Greater Long Beach’s Heritage Club, President’s Roundtable and Distinguished Triangle Donors gathered for their annual appreciation dinner. It was a celebration of our most devoted and inspirational annual, capital and legacy donors. Held at the Hotel Maya’s, Lagunita Pavilion facing rainbow harbor and the beautiful Long Beach downtown skyline, the evening was a special opportunity to see each other in person and reacquaint with YMCA family; many who had not seen each other in years. The night's activities included an uplifting family testimonial, stirring program presentations and an upbeat State of the YMCA Association presentation, all made possible, because of our generous YMCA donors. If you are not a member of our Heritage Club, President's Roundtable or Distinguished Triangle and would like to be, contact your local YMCA branch.

HERE WE GROW AGAIN!

DOWNTOWN PRESCHOOL
YMCA of Greater Long Beach

The construction of the new Downtown YMCA preschool serving families in Central and Downtown Long Beach is nearly complete. This Early Childhood Education site will provide space for 104 preschoolers and will be the sixth YMCA preschool serving the Greater Long Beach service area.

A NEW YMCA
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTER!

Through a partnership with the Economic Resources Development Corporation, a non-profit development company, a new YMCA before and after school youth center will be constructed at 829 Pacific Ave. Groundbreaking is expected during the first quarter of the new year. Licensed for 140 youth, this site will serve as an extension for graduating preschoolers from the YMCA Play N’ Learn pre-school several blocks away.

CAMP OAKES IS OPEN!

Our 232-acre YMCA resident camp is now open for youth groups, adventure guides, church retreats, weekend family camp and youth outdoor education. With five new Bixby Village cabins, we boast an array of camp activities including two 750’ zip-lines, a climbing wall, an observatory, fishing, hiking, archery, and so much more. Learn more about Camp Oakes here.

GIVING REMINDERS

AS DECEMBER 31 APPROACHES, PLEASE CONSIDER THESE IMPORTANT REMINDERS REGARDING GIVING.

The IRS has temporary incentives for 2021 that expire at the end of the year. For itemizers, you can claim up to 100% of your Adjusted Gross Income in charitable deductions. For non-itemizers, you can claim charitable deductions up to $300 in cash donations and married couples up to $600 in cash donations. These opportunities are ending this year.

Contributions to the Y are tax-deductible as allowed by law. IRS rules recognize a donation on the day of delivery. To qualify for a 2021 tax deduction, they must:
(BY MAIL) Be postmarked and clear your account on or before December 31, 2021.
Mail to: YMCA of Greater Long Beach 3605 Long Beach Blvd suite 200,
Long Beach, CA 90807

(ONLINE) At YMCA and must post to your account on or before December 31, 2021
Online giving on our website is always available and is a convenient option for any last-minute gifts. Go to YMCA and follow the instructions. Please call for instruction on gifting non-cash gifts of stock.

Please contact us for further instructions Please note that gifts of this type should be planned well in advance to ensure that any transfer of assets will be completed by December 31, 2021.

If you would like to meet with us to help you plan your year-end charitable gifts, contact Development Director Lauren Burt (562) 279-1625.

IN MEMORIAM

We give our grieving hearts relief by celebrating the servant lives and generosity of those we lost.

Eddie Cardenas

Mary Jaene Edmonds

Laura Walker

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