Heritage Club – Leaving a Legacy of Aloha

Help Ensure the YMCA of Honolulu Thrives for Generations to Come

Join the Heritage Club

The Heritage Club honors those who have made a lasting commitment to the YMCA of Honolulu through a planned gift. These visionary donors help ensure that future generations of keiki, kūpuna, and families can continue to thrive through Y programs and services. Whether you’ve included the Y in your will, created a gift that pays you income, or named the Y as a beneficiary of your retirement account, we are honored to recognize your legacy.

How to Join the Heritage Club

You become a Heritage Club member when you make a gift to the YMCA of Honolulu (or a specific branch) in one of the following ways:

Include the YMCA in your will or living trust 

Designate the Y as a beneficiary of a retirement account or life insurance policy

Establish a named fund within the YMCA endowment (minimum $25,000)

Include the YMCA in your will or living trust 

Designate the Y as a beneficiary of a retirement account or life insurance policy

Establish a named fund within the YMCA endowment (minimum $25,000)

Member Benefits

  • Invitations to exclusive events
  • Recognition in Y publications and online
  • The satisfaction of making a lasting difference

Already included the YMCA in your estate plan? Let us know so we may celebrate your commitment.

Heritage Club Information Form

The Impact of Your Gift

“Your Legacy Helps Us Build a Stronger Hawaiʻi”

Planned gifts help provide lasting support for the Y’s vision – now and into the future. Your gift strengthens:

  • Child care and early learning for working families
  • Youth mental wellness and leadership programs
  • Affordable housing 
  • Access to healthy living and connection for all ages
  • The long-term sustainability of Y programs and facilities
Dr. John Corboy

“Camp Erdman shaped my childhood. I want to give that same experience to kids in the future.” 

– Dr. John Corboy, Heritage Club member

 

Stories of Legacy

Meet our generous Heritage Club members.

Donor Stories

Heritage Club Members

Donors that have ensured the continued influence of the Y with a gift to the YMCA Endowment.

View Members

Upcoming Events

“Join Us to Celebrate Generosity”

Save the date for our next Heritage Club Luncheon: November 6, 2025

Invitations will be sent to Heritage Club members

Contact Us

Ready to talk about leaving a legacy?

Contact:
Kristi Bates, Senior Director of Major Gifts and Donor Engagement
[email protected] or [email protected] 
808-541-5470

Stories of Legacy

Meet our generous Heritage Club members.

Donor Stories

Heritage Club Members

Donors that have ensured the continued influence of the Y with a gift to the YMCA Endowment.

View Members

Upcoming Events

“Join Us to Celebrate Generosity”

Save the date for our next Heritage Club Luncheon: November 6, 2025

Invitations will be sent to Heritage Club members

Contact Us

Ready to talk about leaving a legacy?

Contact:
Kristi Bates, Senior Director of Major Gifts and Donor Engagement
[email protected] or [email protected] 
808-541-5470