YMCA of the North Heritage Society
The Heritage Society is a community of generous individuals who have chosen to include the YMCA of the North in their estate plans—ensuring that the Y can continue to serve and strengthen our community for generations to come.
As a Heritage Society member, you’ll be:
- Recognized for your lasting commitment to the Y’s mission
- Connected to a community of like-minded donors who believe in investing in the future.
- Invited to our annual Heritage Society Gathering, where we celebrate impact and share what’s ahead.
- Informed and inspired through a bi-annual newsletter highlighting stories of legacy and long-term impact
Most importantly, your legacy helps ensure that future generations have access to the same opportunities to grow, belong, and thrive at the Y.
2026 Heritage Society Gathering
This April, Heritage Society members gathered to reconnect, celebrate their shared commitment to the Y, and reflect on the lasting impact their legacy gifts will have for generations to come. Guests enjoyed inspiring updates from Y leadership and a moving keynote from legacy donor Peggy Ladner, who shared why her family has included YMCA Camps Widjiwagan and du Nord, alongside the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation Midway YMCA, in their estate plans.
Heritage Society members help ensure that the YMCA of the North will continue to serve our community for generations to come. Their legacy gifts provide lasting support that strengthens our mission and expands its impact far into the future. We are deeply grateful for their vision, generosity, and steadfast commitment to our mission: to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.