Ways to Give to the Y
There are many ways you can help people access essential services, opportunities to better their lives, and a sense of community and belonging.
Find the giving opportunity that’s right for you below.
Donate to Support Other Areas at YMCA
The YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth is a charity empowering people with essential services, opportunities to better their lives, and a sense of community and belonging. With the support of our incredible donors, we deliver programs and services at over 80 locations across Nova Scotia to meet the most urgent needs in our communities.
What you need to know:
By using the online form above, mailing a cheque, transferring stocks, or leaving the YMCA in your will, you can be supporting the YMCA and all our programs and services. If you have more questions or would like assistance making your gift, please contact us at
Lorrie Turnbull
Chief Development Officer
[email protected]
(902) 483-2099
Alexandria Samson
Director, Donor Relations
[email protected]
(902) 229-4311
Mail to:
YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth
Attention: Advancement
5657 Spring Garden Rd.
Park Lane Terraces, Suite 700
Halifax, NS B3J 3R4
Yes, we will send you a tax receipt for gifts of any amount. If you become a monthly donor, we will provide you with a receipt upon each payment for your tax return.
Yes, you can give to the Y anonymously. If you would prefer to discuss your donation, or would like assistance setting it up, please contact Alexandria Samson at (902) 229-4311 or [email protected]
Yes! A donation of securities or mutual fund shares is the most efficient way to give charitably. With a donation of securities or mutual funds, capital gains tax does not apply, allowing you to give more.
Downloadable Form: Transfer for Publicly Traded Securities to YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth
Please send a copy of this transfer to your financial institution, and email a copy of this form to:
Alexandria Samson, Director, Donor Relations with the YMCA of Greater Halifax Dartmouth at [email protected] with cc to Tina Nicks at [email protected] our Account Manager with RBC Wealth Management.
Yes, there are many different areas of the Y’s work that you can give to support. You can review some of our giving opportunities on our donation form above. We would also welcome the opportunity to discuss personalized options with you. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to:
Lorrie Turnbull
Chief Development Officer
[email protected]
(902) 483-2099
For more information, please contact our Advancement team:
Lorrie Turnbull
Chief Development Officer
[email protected]
(902) 483-2099
Alexandria Samson
Director, Donor Relations
[email protected]
(902) 229-4311
Mail to:
YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth
Attention: Advancement
5657 Spring Garden Rd.
Park Lane Terraces, Suite 700
Halifax, NS B3J 3
Staff Giving at the YMCA
Staff can support our YMCA philanthropically through our payroll deduction form.
$5 per paycheck will help a student access tutoring
$15 per paycheck will feed a child after school
$25 per paycheck will send a kid to camp
$50 per paycheck will ensure a family can stay active together every month
Access to Opportunity Payroll Deduction Form
Access to Opportunity is a fund at the YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth that’s specifically designated to help make our programs accessible to everyone in our community. Whether they’re joining our Community Y Basketball Team, bringing their families to the John W Lindsay YMCA, accessing our Immigration programs, going to Camp, or partaking in Employment services – no one is turned away at our YMCA!