Matt Congdon left a legacy of putting his whole heart into the GFAYC, and of always bringing important and innovative changes to our facilities and programming. We can’t do that without your help!
Our impact
What do your donations go toward? Take a look!
Why donate to the GFAYC?
We want all our donors to understand the history, heart, and importance of the Youth Center. Many of our children are underprivileged—in fact, 90% qualify for free or reduced lunch at school because they come from homes that fall below the poverty line. They don’t have access to important tangible things, like resources or opportunities, but many of them don’t have access to important feelings—like love, safety, security, and belonging.
At the GFYAC, it’s our mission to make sure that every child who walks through our doors knows they are loved, cared for, and believed in. We want to help lift some of the weights life has placed on them. We want them to feel like they have a place where they matter, where people see their potential and believe in their ability to succeed.
Please join us in making this a reality for the children in our community who need it most.
Don't want to donate online? You can mail a check to:
Glens Falls Area Youth Center
P.O. Box 469 • Glens Falls, NY 12801
Sponsorship
Sponsor a member
Each year over 2,000 unduplicated members walk through our doors. During the school year, on average, we feed 60 to 80 kids per day. In 2018, the Youth Center’s annual cost per member was $5,818.68. If you’re interested in making a tremendous difference in the life of one of our members by acting as a sponsor, please contact us today!
Sponsor a fundraiser
If you want to help the Youth Center in a big way, sponsor a fundraiser! The goal of each and every fundraiser is to bring in an impactful amount of profit for the GFAYC. If you're interested in sponsoring one of our fundraisers, shoot us an email or give us a ring.
Corporate Support
We welcome the support of corporations! Please contact us if you're interested in supporting the GFAYC. Thank you in advance!
Volunteer
Unlike other non-profit organizations, we don't have volunteers come in on a daily basis. Having a consistent staff helps us build trust and reliability with the kids we serve. However, we are always looking for guest speakers! If you are a professional who could amp up the crowd with a workout class (yoga, Zumba, boxing, pilates, etc.), or come in to teach our members a new skill, we would love to talk to you! Please contact us to get the conversation started.
