National Council of YMCA's of Greece

Fundraising Capital Campaign

Feb 20, 2025

Dear YMCA Camp Pelion Community members,

Friends of YMCA Pelion Camp,

After the the hybrid phenomenon of a storm/ tropical cyclone named Daniel in September 2023, we were all left in shock and sorrow as we documented the extensive damage to our beloved camp, surpassing €1 million in damage and losses.

However, we all came together, and proved that nothing is impossible when we are driven by passion, faith, and dedication!

Since December 2023, we have managed to raise:
a total of  €861,266.41 (donations and in kind-donations).

This incredible achievement was made possible thanks to the support of over 1,000 individuals and organizations who answered our call.

Thanks to the love and generosity of our camp’s friends, we achieved our primary goal: YMCA Pelion Camp successfully operated in the summer of 2024, safely hosting over 1,000 children in its cabins!

However, to fully restore our camp, we still need to:
🏕️ Rebuild the “village” (six wooden cabins and sanitation facilities) for the camp’s support and maintenance staff

🏕️ Rebuild the last two cabins (numbers: 11th & 12th)

🏕️ Replace lost and damaged equipment from Storm Daniel

Our goal is to be completely prepared so that by summer 2025, we can once again welcome our campers—and also reunite with hundreds of alumni campers and camp friends who will join us in Pelion, Ai Giannis during the last week of July to celebrate 100+1 years of our camp!

We are calling everyone who has not yet contributed to join forces with us! 💪

🔴 The restoration campaign has been extended until Easter 2025, giving us the necessary time to achieve our final goal:

➡️ To raise €250,000, the estimated amount needed to fully restore our camp.

Let’s all take action – spread the word!

Together, we will mark the beginning of our camp’s second century of life!

We are optimistic because we know we have you by our side.

Thank you for your love and trust

 

🔗 More Info & Donations: https://ymca.gr/pilio-sos/

🏦 Bank: Alpha Bank

💳 IBAN: GR0801407070707002002012496

📌 Donation Account Number: 707 00 2002 012496

👤 Account Holder: National Council of YMCA’s of Greece

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