How to Support the Y on Palmetto Giving Day

Palmetto Giving Day: A Day of Generosity

What is Palmetto giving day? It is a 36 – hour online giving experience that provides the community with an opportunity to give back to participating organizations. Fueled by the power of social media and collaboration, Palmetto Giving Day is a grassroots effort led by the nonprofit community in Georgetown County.

When is Palmetto Giving Day? This year, the event will take place from May 7-8, 2024, beginning 6:00 am on May 7th through 6:00 pm on May 8th.

YMCA SCHEDULE

The following are ways to support the YMCA via our Business Buddies during Palmetto Giving Day on May 7-8.

Chick-fil-a (Murrells Inlet): For breakfast head here, as 10% of money earned from 6:30-10:30am on May 7th will be donated to the Y. Bojangles (Georgetown): Grab some dinner here, where 10% of money earned from 5-8pm on May 7th will be donated to the Y. Jeremiah’s Italian Ice: 20% of money earned May 7th & 8th will be donated to the Y, and Jeremiah’s will have an Ice truck at the Pawleys Island Y on May 7th, so grab a treat!

How to Donate on Palmetto Giving Day

• By April 24th: Donate by check
• May 7 & 8: Donate online

You do not have to wait until May 7th for your donation to count toward Palmetto Giving Day. Any donation in check form of $100 or more given by April 24th will be counted on the actual day. This will eliminate all credit card and campaign management fees. If you wish to donate on Palmetto Giving Day, all you need is a credit or debit card and internet access. Go to palmettogivingday.org and search YMCA, our page will provide donation options to provide Hope & Possibility to all through our financial assistance program.

Impact of Your Gift

It is a part of our mission at the Y to ensure our memberships and programs are accessible to all people in our community, regardless of their ability to pay.

In 2023, we provided over $177,000 in scholarships and subsidies to those who need it most in Georgetown County.:

• $96,560 Membership
• $81,018 After School, Summer Camp, Youth Sports, Power Thru Parkinson’s, and Safety Around Water Programs

FIND YOUR REASON TO GIVE

GIVE FOR A BETTER US: IMPACTING GEORGETOWN COUNTY ONE GIFT AT A TIME

Every gift, no matter how big or small, makes a difference.

WHEN WE COME TOGETHER, WE CREATE A BETTER US.

Members of our community make an impact every day when we unite to enrich the lives of our neighbors. All gifts and acts of service make it possible for someone in our community to experience Hope & Possibility through all the Y has to offer.

At the Y, your gift means something. It means a chance for a child to create lasting memories with friends, it means a senior can stay healthy and mobile, it means a family has a safe place to spend time together. Every donation has the potential to change lives:

• $100 helps a child gain life-saving skills and confidence through swim lessons.
• $300 sends 2 children to summer day camp for a week, giving them a week of fun, adventure, and friendships.
• $500 gives a senior with a fixed income an opportunity to become stronger in whole person health at the Y.
• $1,000 provides a year-long membership to a family that would otherwise not be able to afford it.
• $2,500 gives 4 people battling Parkinson’s the opportunity to gain strength and balance through Parkinson’s class at the Y.

Together, we can create a better us. Give now and make an impact in Georgetown County.

Our Locations

We invite you to visit our YMCA locations in Georgetown County:

• Tidelands Health Georgetown Family YMCA at 529 Browns Ferry Rd., Georgetown, SC 29440
• Tidelands Health Pawleys Family YMCA at 12965 Ocean Hwy, Pawleys Island, SC 29585

You can reach us at 843-449-9622. For more information, visit us at coastalcarolinaymca.org. Our mission: “To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.”