Daily Update: Thursday, Oct. 10
Asheville YMCA
The downtown Asheville YMCA is collecting and distributing food and essential relief items to the public outdoors from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. WiFi and charging available. This location is accepting donations of water, nonperishable food, and toiletries.
Asheville will offer free outdoor group exercise classes to the public each day. Vinyasa Yoga on Tuesday and Thursday at 9:45 a.m., Athletic Conditioning on Wednesday and Friday at 8:30 a.m., and Zumba on Tuesday and Thursday (starting next week) from 4-4:45 p.m.
Corpening Memorial YMCA
The Y in Marion is open to the public from 2-6 p.m. daily for showers, WiFi, and charging. This location is also a relief distribution site and emergency shelter. We plan to open for member services as soon as the shelter winds down.
Reuter Family YMCA
The Reuter Family YMCA in Biltmore Park is reopen for members from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. Childcare and the upstairs fitness center will be available. Please bring your own water to drink.
The public will continue to have access at Reuter to free showers, gymnasium, and the youth lounge and playground (parental supervision required), as well as charging and WiFi, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
Reuter will offer two free fitness classes to the public on the outdoor turf each day. Try Tai Chi from 10:30-11:30 a.m. and a standing stretch from 1:30-2:10 p.m.
Woodfin YMCA
Woodfin Y will be open now until 7pm daily until further notice. Child care to remain 8am-6pm. Personal training has resumed with clients. GEX classes have started today, schedule on the Schedules channel and GEX Pro. EGYM appointments to resume as well.
Hendersonville Family YMCA
The Hendersonville Family YMCA is now reopen for members from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Starting with wellness floor and basketball gym only. Due to the ongoing water issues in the county, the Hendersonville YMCA is open for public showers on Thursday, 10/10 and Friday, 10/11 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m for public showers. No childcare or pool just yet. We will still have our group exercise classes outside tomorrow, but we will reassess for the rest of the week. Visit our mobile app for more details.
Black Mountain YMCA and Ferguson Family YMCA
Our Y in Black Mountain suffered extensive flood damage and is now under repair. The Ferguson Family YMCA is still without water. Please join us for classes at Reuter or Woodfin if you are able.
YMCA of WNC Community Health Mobile Food Markets
With the loss of MANNA’s food distribution center, the YMCA of WNC's Community Health team is working harder than ever to increase local food security. Our next mobile food markets are:
Thursday, Oct. 10: Reuter Family YMCA, 12 p.m.
These markets will have fresh produce as well as shelf-stable goods at no cost. In addition, distributions of water and shelf-stable food are happening daily at the Asheville Y, Corpening Memorial Y, and Reuter Y. All are welcome, no questions asked. More markets coming soon.
We’re working with partners to source water, nonperishable food, and healthy produce, but the need is immense. We appreciate all the donations and thank our partners for their collaboration. We couldn’t do this without our amazing community! Please follow YMCA of WNC Community Health on Facebook for updates in English and Spanish.
Free access to online exercise classes
Y members and the public have free access to online fitness classes through Virtual Y. Find on-demand classes from Y instructors and Les Mills. Follow this link to get your virtual sweat on.
How you can help
We have been deeply moved by the outpouring of support for our disaster relief efforts. If you are able to make a financial contribution to fund our relief and recovery efforts, please click here.
Western North Carolina has been devastated by Hurricane Helene. Recovery will take years. The YMCA has immediate needs for staff support, facility repairs, and community assistance.
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we guarantee that 100% of your tax deductible donation will go to urgent needs. Together we will rebuild our community.
Please consider a financial contribution and/or purchasing one of the items on the Amazon wish list that we can distribute to the public. Click here to find the wishlist.
Ways to Give
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To donate by mail, make your check payable to YMCA of WNC and send it to 40 N. Merrimon Ave., Suite 309, Asheville, NC 28804-1368.
You can support our mission through your donor-advised fund by directing gifts to the YMCA of Western North Carolina. Ask your financial planner how, or contact us for guidance.
Thousands of employers match current and past employee contributions to the YMCA. This can double and sometimes triple the impact of every dollar donated! Ask your employer if they have a matching gift program, or sign up for workplace giving.
If you are 70 1/2 years old or older, you can make a gift to the YMCA directly from your individual retirement account (IRA) without having to pay income taxes on the money. This popular gift option is commonly called an IRA Charitable Rollover, but you may also see it referred to as a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD).
To make a gift through your IRA, please refer to our organization as:
- The Young Men’s Christian Association of Western North Carolina, 40 N. Merrimon Ave., Suite 309, Asheville, NC 28804-1368
- Tax ID number: 56-0530013
Click here to download a sample letter for you to send to your plan administrator.
More information
If you have any questions about using your IRA to support our mission, please contact us.
Donating appreciated securities is a wonderful way to help support your community. The Y’s policy is to sell the stock or security and put the proceeds to work locally. Per the IRS, the YMCA establishes the value of the stock by calculating the mean average price on the date ownership is transferred. Many donors also choose to calculate their tax deduction this way using a receipt from the Y that notes the name and number of shares, the date they were received into Y’s account, and the high and low values per share on the date the securities were transferred.
Before making a gift of securities, please make sure to discuss your particular situation, including tax benefits, with your financial advisor. Click here for instructions on securities transfers. Please contact us if you need more information.
Please note: The YMCA does not receive donor information along with your gift of securities. It is important that you notify us in advance of any transfer using this form so that you will be credited for your gift.
Did you know there are creative ways to support the YMCA that cost you nothing right now? Whether you’re interested in a simple gift through your retirement or life insurance plan, a traditional bequest through your will or trust, or perhaps a gift that pays you back like a charitable gift annuity, there are many ways to make a legacy gift. Explore how you can include us in your estate plans.
The YMCA of Western North Carolina is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that demonstrates a commitment to fiscal transparency and strong financial stewardship. All gifts are considered tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Our Tax ID number is 56-0530013. For a copy of our IRS designation letter or information about our accountability, please contact us.
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