For more information or to make a donation, please contact:
Helene D. Zahn,
Development Director
Metuchen Edison Woodbridge YMCA Corporate Office
9 Calvin Place, Metuchen, NJ 08840
732-516-9200 x108

The Fund for Tomorrow was created over a decade ago by the Trustees of the Metuchen Edison Woodbridge YMCA to ensure that YMCA families facing a difficulty, such as an illness or death in the family would be able to continue to access vital YMCA programs like child care. Since its inception, The Fund for Tomorrow has become the cornerstone of our commitment to building strong kids, strong families and strong communities. Over the years, The Fund for Tomorrow has been used to aid families in many ways. We covered the costs for six months of childcare for a family of two children whose mother, tragically died of cancer. We have provided tens of thousands of dollars in scholarship aid for children to attend summer camp. Additionally, in an extreme case of need, we provide thousands of dollars to cover all campexpenses.

After seeing the success of The Fund for  Tomorrow in aiding families in crisis, the Trustees expanded the scope to the Fund to include innovative teen programs. The Fund for Tomorrow allows YMCA staff to provide services that meet teens’ unique needs.

In 2003 , the Trustees agreed to add a third initiative to The Fund for Tomorrow. The Fund committed to providing financial support to YMCA Staff to improve the offsite centers where we run programs in

conjunction with area churches and civic organizations. In order to make improvements and upgrades that would last for decades to these critical programs without unduly burdening parents, we have supported many important projects.

Finally, in 2005, the trustees added a fourth commitment to The Fund for Tomorrow. In recognition of the obesity epidemic facing the United States, the trustees agreed to provide funding to support families in their effort to lead healthier lifestyles.

The Fund for Tomorrow allows us to respond quickly, creatively and deliberately to best meet this community’s needs. The Fund for Tomorrow remains strong due to donations from our business and civic community, our Board and Trustees, YMCA volunteers and staff  and from our annual fundraising campaigns.

Family in financial crisis
A long time YMCA member family was experiencing a financial crisis. The Fund helped by providing a full Family Membership & swim lessons for both children plus 2 days of preschool for their son.

Lost Their Home in a Fire- A Downward Spiral for a Little Girl
This family lost their home and all of their personal belongings in a fire. The family relocated and as a result their youngest, a 6 year old girl, gained 25 pounds as a result of all the anxiety associated with a new home, new school and new friends. The Mom need programs that would get her daughter active and build her self-esteem at the same time – The Fund for Tomorrow picked up the cost of a 1 year full family membership.

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Edison Branch School Age Childcare
The Edison Branch identified a need in the community to provide quality after school programming for this underserved market. The Fund helped support the start up of the after school program, currently servicing 4 elementary schools.

Helping Young Adults Reach for the Stars
An Olympic Swim Team hopeful, and member of the Metuchen Edison YMCA Manta Ray swim team, attended the Olympic time trials with help from The Fund for Tomorrow.

Highland Grove Childcare Center
Fund for Tomorrow covered the cost of a new state of the art playground, improving the delivery of quality programming at this offsite center in Woodbridge Township

Did you know that you can select the Metuchen Edison Woodbridge YMCA as your charity of choice when it comes to United Way elections at the workplace?