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The YMCA of Greater Cleveland’s GEM Program—Give Every Month—makes it easy to create lasting impact in the communities we serve. With a monthly donation of $5 or more, you become part of a dedicated community of supporters working to expand access to youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility programs at all YMCA branches across Greater Cleveland.

Why Join the GEM Program?

  • It’s Easy: Set up once and your donation recurs monthly.
  • It’s Local: Your gift stays in your community.
  • It’s Lasting: Monthly support helps us plan and grow impact sustainably.
  • It’s Meaningful: 100% of your donation is tax-deductible and supports local families and individuals.

Your Monthly Gift, Your Community Impact

When you give monthly, your donation:

  • Supports youth in after-school and summer programs
  • Provides swim lessons and safety classes
  • Helps adults and seniors stay active and connected
  • Ensures equitable access to YMCA programs through financial assistance

GEM Giving Levels

Giving Level Monthly Gift Community Impact

Ruby $5/month Supports one child’s swim safety session

Sapphire $10/month Provides a week of youth programming

Emerald $25/month Funds a month of wellness access for one family

Diamond $50+/month Creates program access for those with financial barriers

Monthly Gift Community Impact
$5 per month That means $60 a year - This gives one cancer survivor strength and well-being with participation in LiveSTRONG at the YMCA.
$9 per month That means $108 a year - This gives a child one week of summer camp, creating life-changing experiences.
$16.70 per month That means $200 a year - This gives one cancer survivor strength and well-being with participation in LiveSTRONG at the YMCA.
$41.67 per month That means $500 a year - This gives a youth sports team an entire season to build confidence, teamwork and healthy habits.
$83.34 per month That means $1,000 a year - This provides a semester of after-school child care for a child in a place to learn, grow and thrive.
$208.34 per month That means $2,500 a year - This gives two families access to the YMCA for one year, ensuring programs that enrich the spirit, mind and body.

The GEM Club: Giving Every Month

$5-$24 each month
$25-$49 each month
$50-$99 each month
$100 and above each month
Emerald
Saphire
Ruby
Diamond
 
 
 
 

 

Gift of
$60
$72
$84
$96
$108
$120
$132
$144
$150
$175
$200
$225
$250
$275
$300
$325
Over 12
Months
$5.00
$6.00
$7.00
$8.00
$9.00
$10.00
$11.00
$12.00
$12.50
$14.60
$16.70
$18.75
$20.80
$22.92
$25.00
$27.10
Gift of
$350
$375
$400
$425
$450
$475
$500
$525
$550
$575
$600
$625
$650
$675
$700
$725
Over 12
Months
$29.17
$31.25
$33.30
$35.42
$37.50
$39.60
$41.67
$43.76
$45.84
$47.92
$50.00
$52.08
$54.16
$56.26
$58.34
$60.41
Gift of
$750
$775
$800
$825
$850
$875
$900
$925
$950
$975
$1,000
$1,050
$1,100
$1,150
$1,200
$1,250
Over 12
Months
$62.60
$64.58
$66.66
$68.76
$70.84
$72.92
$75.00
$77.08
$79.16
$81.26
$83.34
$43.75
$45.83
$47.92
$100.00
$104.16
Gift of
$1,300
$1,350
$1,400
$1,450
$1,500
$1,600
$1,700
$1,800
$1,900
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,650
$4,000
$4,500
$5,000
Over 12
Months
$108.34
$112.50
$116.66
$120.84
$125.00
$133.34
$141.66
$150.00
$158.34
$166.66
$208.34
$250.00
$280.00
$333.33
$375.00
$417.00

No matter the level, your gift helps us expand our reach and strengthen our impact every single month.

Join the Movement. Become a GEM Today.

Your generosity helps build a better us. Together, we can ensure that the Y continues to be a place where everyone belongs and thrives.

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