Fri
Early Childhood Education
Fundraising Event
Buchanan YMCA 90th Anniversary Celebration
Join us in celebrating the 90th anniversary of Buchanan YMCA!
November 7 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
$90 – $900
Join us for a special day celebrating 90 years in the community!
Since opening its doors in 1936, the Buchanan YMCA has been a pillar of San Francisco’s Japantown and the Western Addition.
Today, the Buchanan Y is reimagining its future as a vibrant neighborhood hub where people of all ages thrive in connection, purpose, and health. Every dollar raised for this event will help keep community programs accessible for the families who need them most.
DOOR OPENS | 10:45 AM
Registration check-in opens for attendees.
CELEBRATION ProgramMING | 11:00 – 12 PM
Hear stories from community members, participate in a Fund the Future live auction.
FOOD & Entertainment | 12:00 – 12:30 PM
Be entertained why you enjoy light refreshments.
OPEN HOUSE | 12:40 PM
Join us afterwards by exploring the facility and speaking to staff and volunteers.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Consider being a sponsor of this celebration event!
For questions, reach out to Jessie Blundell, Director of Donor Relations, at [email protected].
Provide a full year of life-changing YMCA programs and financial
assistance for dozens of children, families and active older adults.
Sponsorship includes:
- Most prominent logo placement on all event signage
- Most prominent logo placement on the event website and printed
materials - Recognition in all advertising and social media promotions
- Multiple public acknowledgments throughout the event
- Opportunity to display company signage and host a community
resource/vendor table - Ten (10) complimentary event tickets
Provide an entire season of youth development and family wellness
programs.
Sponsorship includes:
- Prominent logo placement on all event signage
- Prominent logo placement on the event website and printed materials
- Recognition in advertising and social media promotions
- Public acknowledgment during the event
- Six (6) complimentary event tickets
Provide scholarships for children to participate in summer camps, youth
sports, and afterschool enrichment programs.
Sponsorship includes:
- Logo placement on the event website and printed materials
- Recognition on event social media
- Four (4) complimentary event tickets
Provide healthy meals, academic support and safe spaces where children
and families can thrive.
Sponsorship includes:
- Logo placement on the event website and printed materials
- Two (2) complimentary event tickets
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)
Convenient parking is available at the Japan Center Garage, located directly across the street from the venue. Parking validation will be provided.
The garage offers over 900 secure parking spaces and is open Saturday 9:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m. Hourly parking rates range from $3-$5 per hour, with a daily maximum of $24.
For additional details, visit www.japancentergarage.org
We’re saying “Daytime Cocktail Attire” which is a fancy way of saying, “Dress nicely, but be comfortable!”
Absolutely! See above in our Sponsorship Opportunities section.
Or, reach out to Jessie Blundell, Director of Donor Relations, directly at [email protected].
The Buchanan YMCA has helped shape stronger individuals, healthier families, and more connected neighborhoods by providing:
- Safe spaces where children learn, grow, and belong
- Family wellness services
- Afterschool learning and summer camp experiences
- Youth leadership and college readiness opportunities
- Healthy aging and wellness programs for older adults
- Food assistance and community resources for families
- Financial assistance so no one is turned away because of an inability to pay
Yes, absolutely! Simply click the button to make a direct donation.
You can choose between a one-time gift or a recurring one. Either way, we thank you for your generosity and support!
