YMCA Bright Beginnings

Bright Beginnings

Ensuring that all children are given the necessary tools to prepare for learning and a brand new school year.

What Bright Beginnings Means

YMCA Bright Beginnings program helps children and families achieve back-to-school readiness by ensuring kids feel confident, excited and prepared for a successful school year.

 

How You Can Help

Make a donation. This school year, the Y will support over 2,500 students. Your gift of $175 gives one child the tools and support to thrive. With your gift, you are investing in a child's future. 

Give Today

Help students start strong this school year. Your in-kind donation to Bright Beginnings equips students with essential school supplies and supports teachers in preparing a classroom ready for learning. Give today—and help set the stage for a successful school year from day one.

Items we're collecting for students: 
Backpacks*
Pencils, crayons, markers, erasers, pencil pouches
Flashcards, scissors, rulers, glue sticks

Items we're collecting for teachers: 
Dry erasers, markers, headphones

*Clear backpacks must be purchased for Richmond and Petersburg City Public Schools students

Cick the links below for a list of specific items to purchase. 

Purchase A Backpack

Purchase Supplies

Volunteer. Make a difference in your community and help prepare a child in school. Caring volunteers are needed for a variety of roles to help make YMCA Bright Beginnings a success.

For more information, email Leslie Beck-Long, Director of Volunteer and Community Engagement.

Bright Beginnings Volunteers