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How to Help

Together, We can Strengthen
Military Families

For nearly 160 years the Armed Services YMCA has been strengthening our military families due to the generosity of our valued donors. Our young and brave service members face the unique challenges of military life, and at times struggle to fully provide the basics for themselves or their families. They are voluntarily serving and sacrificing daily for our freedom.

In close coordination with installation commanders, the Armed Services YMCA tailors our programming to fill the highest priority gaps with low and no-cost programs and services including child care, emergency food and clothing assistance, education programs, as well as family, youth and teen programs. Please get involved today.

Ways you can make an impact

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MONTHLY GIVING

Your sustained giving is the foundation of support that empowers young people, enriches our community, and ensures we are leaving no military family behind.

Give Monthly
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INDIVIDUAL GIVING

Your one-time donation helps families overcome the unique challenges of military life and enriches the lives of local youth and seniors by providing programs and services that help them thrive.

Give Today
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IN MEMORY/HONOR OF

You can honor veterans, or those currently serving, with a gift in their name that helps other service members and military families by supporting critical programs and services that bolster their resiliency.

Give in Their Honor

Donor Advised Funds

The Armed Services YMCA is proud to be a resource and partner to several of the nation’s largest Donor Advised Fund sponsor organizations and their philanthropic services teams. Clients of Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, and BNY Mellon Charitable Gift Fund can easily make a designation through the DAF Direct window on this page.

Request a grant using the DAF Direct widget

  • Select the sponsoring organization from the “Donate now from” drop down menu.
  • Enter Armed Services YMCA, Hampton Roads Branch in the “designation” field.
  • Enter the amount (in US dollars) you would like to recommend in the “Amount” field.
  • Click on the “NEXT” button to proceed to your DAF provider’s website to complete your transaction.

Shop Our Wish list

You can help military families by making a gift of high-demand, essential goods for our Patriot's Pantry. Items purchased from our Amazon Wish List are sent directly to our office in Hampton Roads to benefit military families.

Shop Our Wish List

Why your support matters

Service members sacrifice daily for our freedom. Relocations, deployments, and frequent training in the field present unique challenges for Hampton Roads military families, impacting spousal employment opportunities, family bonding, and financial well-being. At times, they struggle to fully provide the basics for themselves or their families.
The Armed Services YMCA Hampton Roads works to address the challenges of military service by ensuring no military family is left behind. The gratitude and successful outcomes of those we serve can belong to you.

Volunteer Your Time

The Armed Services YMCA depends on volunteers to help implement programs and services to strengthen military families. Will you join our forces? Visit our Volunteer page to learn more or apply to be a volunteer.

Volunteer with Us
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WORK WITH US

At the Armed Services YMCA Hampton Roads, joining our team is more than just a job. It’s also a sense of purpose in any role you choose to apply for within the organization; an opportunity to work with a passionate team driven to fulfill our mission to serve; and a well-established culture of caring and focus on working together to meet and exceed our goals.

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