Youth & Government:

Youth and Government is an exciting experience in the mechanics of the State Legislative and Judicial process of government.  It provides opportunities for junior high and high school youth to study and debate public issues, experience the Judicial branch of our state government, write legislation and participate in a Youth Legislature, or experience creating a news broadcast or newspaper.  Students across the state of Texas participate in their local District Conference and culminate the experience in a four-day State Conference in Austin, Texas.

Senior Brunch:

Registration:                In The Fall

Event:                         

We would like to take this opportunity to invite all of our senior members to sign up to bring a covered dish and a friend to come have brunch at the Y.

There will be lots of good food, fun, and fellowship.

Fourth of July:

Come join us at the YMCA from 4:00 – 9:15 pm on July 4^th. 

We will be opening up the Y to give families somewhere to wait for the fireworks display.  For $5 per child and parents are free, you can come in and enjoy the climbing wall and a gym full of bounce ‘toys”.  Get here early to acquire a good spot, then come wait in the air conditioned YMCA.

Collaborations in Community:

The Palestine YMCA takes pride in collaborating with many groups within our community. 

Why Give to the YMCA?

The Palestine YMCA is a 501 c(3) non profit organization that welcomes all who wish to participate.  The Palestine YMCA raises funds each year to help provide a safe and positive place where such values as caring, honesty, respect and responsibility are much more than just words.  By adding $3 to your monthly draft, you can send a child to a swimming lesson, register a child for basketball, or provide one month of activities for a senior.  If you prefer giving a one time gift, the Y is always appreciative.  We also hold the “We Build” Scholarship Fund Drive every year to spotlight our scholarship program.  We have a kick-off dinner and auction which will begin our campaign to raise $50,000 to help subsidize individuals who wish to be a part of the YMCA.    

Get Involved!   Volunteer!

The Palestine YMCA is a great place to volunteer.  There are plenty of opportunities to get involved.   

• Greet members and scan membership card

• Help out before, during, and after special events

• Serve in the nursery

• Coach youth teams

•  Referee

Volunteer Appreciation Dinner

Date:   Saturday, May 15, 2010 

Time:   6:00 pm

Place:  Ben E. Keith

We love our volunteers…and it is our privilege to honor them at this time.  More details to come.

Endowment and Estate Planning

Securing the future is every YMCAs concern, and a successful endowment fund can help ensure that the Palestine YMCA will continue to be there for future generations.  Endowment developing is the process of building a portfolio of investments through various forms of current and planned giving.  The goal is to be able to draw only on a modest portion of the total return of the endowment fund, leaving the principal intact to grow and generate an ever increasing level of income.  An endowment will enable the Palestine YMCA to continue to offer its services to many who would otherwise be unable to participate in activities we offer, and to maintain the facility.  Just think how far we can go together.  For more information, please contact us.