Sherman Lake YMCA Outdoor Center

SHORT STACK TALL CAUSE: A big thank you to everyone who joined us this morning for our 3rd annual Short Stack Tall Cause Pancake Breakfast, with a special shout-out to our guest speaker, Dr. William Patterson, Superintendent of the Lakeview School District in Battle Creek! The Short Stack Tall Cause Pancake Breakfast was established three years ago to kick off our annual campaign and raise awareness about our work at the Sherman Lake YMCA. Our Integrated Education (school camping) program provides life-changing experiences for more than 3,600 students each year. Proceeds from this event will go toward scholarships, ensuring that all interested students and schools can participate in this unique program, regardless of their ability to pay. Finally, a huge thank you to our sponsors, ELITE Companies, LLC and the Kalamazoo Community Foundation. Your commitment fuels our mission and helps us continue to serve our community

SHORT STACK TALL CAUSE - IT'S JUST 2 DAYS AWAY! Come celebrate the Y’s successes and hear inspiring stories about how Sherman Lake YMCA is strengthening our community at our 3rd annual Short Stack Tall Cause Pancake Breakfast, a kick-off of our 2025 Annual Campaign! Location: Sherman Lake YMCA Outdoor Center - Kellogg Hall Date/Time: Wednesday, February 12, 7:30am-9:00am Cost: There is no cost to attend the event but reservations are required. Register today: https://buff.ly/4fwJpO0

Thank you to the Kalamazoo Community Foundation , one of our "We Like You A Waffle Lot" Sponsors! We're so grateful for your support of Sherman Lake YMCA and the Short Stack Tall Cause Pancake Breakfast. Proceeds from the Short Stack Tall Cause Pancake Breakfast will go towards scholarships, ensuring that all students and schools interested in attending our Integrated Education program can do so. Registration is still open for the Short Stack Tall Cause Pancake Breakfast. Learn more and register at

Did you know that the YMCA is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the community through scholarship assistance? The Sherman Lake YMCA’s Annual Campaign raises funds to help those in need, allowing us to continue providing and improving our life-changing programs that address our community’s growing needs. Every dollar raised supports YMCA programs and enables us to offer financial assistance. You can contribute to this important cause. We're kicking off our 2025 Annual Campaign with the Short Stack Tall Cause Pancake Breakfast on Wednesday, February 12 at 7:30am. Join us for a breakfast of delicious pancakes and learn more about the impactful work we do. Our community needs your support now more than ever! RSVP today at

SHORT STACK TALL CAUSE - IT'S JUST 7 DAYS AWAY! Come celebrate the Y’s successes and hear inspiring stories about how Sherman Lake YMCA is strengthening our community at our 3rd annual Short Stack Tall Cause Pancake Breakfast, a kick-off of our 2025 Annual Campaign! Location: Sherman Lake YMCA Outdoor Center - Kellogg Hall Date/Time: Wednesday, February 12, 7:30am-9:00am Cost: There is no cost to attend the event but reservations are required. Register today: https://buff.ly/40FA5lv

A big thank you to Elite Companies, our sponsor for the Short Stack Tall Cause Pancake Breakfast. Your support makes this event possible. Proceeds from the Short Stack Tall Cause Pancake Breakfast will go towards scholarships, ensuring that all students and schools interested in attending our Integrated Education program can do so. Registration is still open for the Short Stack Tall Cause Pancake Breakfast. Learn more and register at https://buff.ly/3PL6kdY

Join us for the 3rd annual Short Stack Tall Cause Pancake Breakfast, where we'll celebrate the Y's successes and hear inspiring stories about how Sherman Lake YMCA is strengthening our community. This event also kicks off our 2025 Annual Campaign! The breakfast will be held at the Sherman Lake YMCA Outdoor Center in Kellogg Hall on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, from 7:30am to 9:00am. There is no cost to attend the event, but reservations are required. Please RSVP today to secure your spot. We look forward to seeing you there! https://buff.ly/4fwJpO0

"We may have all come on different ships, but we're in the same boat now.” –Martin Luther King, Jr. At Sherman Lake YMCA, neighbors from all backgrounds and walks of life discover common ground and broaden their perspectives. Consider volunteering your time to help build connections across differences with each other in our community. Visit https://buff.ly/3VmIDMu to learn more on how you can get involved.

Make 2025 the year you help transform lives! Here are a few ways you can help support the Sherman Lake YMCA: ?? Volunteer your time! When you are involved with the Sherman Lake YMCA, you help bring about lasting personal and social change. ?? Sponsor an event! Sponsorships underwrite the costs of fundraising and community events to direct event revenue to the area of most need and keep participation fees accessible. ?? Donate! Your gift gives children a safe and nurturing environment to learn and grow, provides families with the support they need to be healthy, and brings neighbors from all walks of life together. ?? Raise awareness! Follow us on social media, share our posts, and help spread the word about our work and mission. ?? Legacy Giving: Leaving a future gift by naming Sherman Lake YMCA as beneficiary through your estate planning or through other means creates a legacy of life-changing experiences for youth and families for years to come. Be a part of something bigger than a gym. Be a part of a cause. Learn more about Sherman Lake YMCA at https://buff.ly/3XFy0o9

SHORT STACK, TALL CAUSE! Come enjoy breakfast with the Y and celebrate the kick-off of our 2025 Annual Campaign. DATE: Wednesday, February 12, 2025 TIME: 7:30 am - 9:00am COST: There is no cost to attend the event but reservations are required. LOCATION: Sherman Lake YMCA - Kellogg Hall Register today at https://buff.ly/409XP2l