The children in our local communities need us!
Each year, the Gateway Region YMCA supplies backpacks full of supplies for children in communities across the Gateway Region, filling them with hope for a brighter future as they start the school year.
Below are a few ways you can support the YMCA's Back to School Drive.
Select a YMCA Amazon Wish List below, that's full of supplies needed for that Y's school district(s).
- Carondelet Park Rec Complex
- Chesterfield Family YMCA
- Collinsville Maryville Troy YMCA
- Downtown Belleville
- East Belleville YMCA
- Edward Jones Family YMCA
- Four Rivers Family YMCA
- Jefferson County Family YMCA
- Mid-County Family YMCA
- Monroe County YMCA
- O'Fallon Illinois YMCA
- O'Fallon Missouri YMCA
- RiverChase YMCA
- South City Family YMCA
- South County Family YMCA
- St. Charles YMCA
- Tri-City YMCA Youth Development Center
- Wildwood Family YMCA
Make a monetary donation using the donation form below. Funds raised will be used to purchase packaged school supplies and backpacks that will be distributed to local children in need.
Pick up extra supplies while you're shopping and drop them off at a YMCA. Suggested school supplies can be found below:
- Backpacks
- Binders/Dividers
- Calculators
- Clorox wipes
- Colored pencils
- Crayons (24 box)
- Elmer’s Glue
- Erasers (pink)
- Glue sticks
- Hand sanitizer
- Highlighters
- Index cards
- Ink pens
- Tissues
- Mechanical pencils
- Notebook paper
- Pencil sharpeners
- Pencils (#2)
- Pocket folders
- Rulers (12 in)
- Scissors (safety tip)
- Spiral notebooks
Learn More About Our Y's Impact
Since we first opened our doors in 1853, our Y has focused on supporting the bi-state region through programs both inside our buildings and outside our walls aimed at delivering our mission while responding to the changing times. Together, with our community partners, members, volunteers, donors, and staff, we continue to work to deliver the promise of strengthening community.
Check out the Gateway Region YMCA's 2023 Annual Impact Report.
Upcoming Corporate Wellness Open House
April 21 - May 5, 2025
Employees of our corporate partners are invited to be our guest for the Corporate Wellness Open House and enjoy access to everything the Y has to offer. This is your chance to experience how easy it can be to invest in yourself!