Community Donation Programs

Reopening of Former YMCA Facility

The Town of Yarmouth has established a trust fund that will serve to allow individuals and businesses to make donations towards reopening the facility formerly operated by the YMCA at 275 Main Street, Yarmouth. As the community rallies together to find the money needed to reopen this important facility, the trust fund will serve as a single, safe way to donate for everyone wishing to contribute to the cause.

The trust fund established by the Town of Yarmouth is for the specific purpose of supporting the reopening of the facility at 275 Main Street, formerly operated by the Yarmouth YMCA. Funds may be used for repairs to the building or other expenses deemed necessary for reopening. In the event the facility cannot reopen, the Town will return the funds to those individuals, companies or groups that provide sufficient information to the Town for the return of the funds. Should sufficient information not be provided to return the funds, the Town reserves the right to use the funds for a similar purpose.

Tax receipts will be provided for amounts over $20. Please note: receipts will be issued only at the time the funds are actually used as per trust fund statement.

Community Asset Donation Program

The Town of Yarmouth has created a Community Asset Donation Program Policy whereby individuals and organizations may make a general donation to the Community Asset Donation Program or a donation for a specific community asset. Any community asset can be a tribute to an individual or group. A community asset is considered to be, but not limited to, a tree, bench, work of art, structure, etc. The purpose of the Program is to provide a means to recognize and honour others through a lasting tribute. The contributions made through this program will also benefit the parks, urban forest, green spaces, the natural environment and the community as a whole. See the link below for additional information, donor agreement and a list of assets that can be purchased.

pdf Community Asset Donation Program Revised (1.60 MB)

Interested individuals or organizations should contact Todd Muise, Parks Supervisor for the Town of Yarmouth, by telephone at 902-307-2924, or by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  Donors will be asked to complete a Donor Agreement signed by both the donor and the Parks Supervisor. The donor will then bring the agreement to Town Hall for payment of the donation or asset. A charitable donation receipt will be provided.

To donate by cheque or money order, make payable to:

Town of Yarmouth (Community Asset Donation Program)
400 Main St.,
Yarmouth N.S.,
B5A 1G2

902-742-2521
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100 Meals Donation

An award-winning Yarmouth community initiative for the winter months to give access to meals for those who are struggling for various reasons.

"Meal-A-Day for 100 days" will provide one meal (breakfast, lunch or dinner) daily from mid-December  to end of March 2019.

You can sponsor one or more meals at $500 per meal.  Or you can make a one-time donation.

Any donation of $25 or more will receive a Tax Deductible Receipt from the Town of Yarmouth. Donations of any size are greatly appreciated.

To donate by cheque or money order, make payable to:

Town of Yarmouth (100 Meals)
400 Main St.,
Yarmouth N.S.,
B5A 1G2

902-742-2521
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To donate by credit card, please click the Donate box

To receive a tax receipt for your donation, be sure to click on the box in the PayPal section, agreeing to share your address with the Town. The address will only be used for this one time purpose.

Doug Melanson Park Donation

We encourage area businesses, residents and students of the school to help in creating a beautiful new park on the site where the schools of Milton once stood. School classes might come together to make a donation to remember their class, a teacher, family or group.

Any donation of $25 or more will receive a Tax Deductible Receipt from The Town of Yarmouth. Donations will be recorded in the Community Assets Recognition Book held by the Town. Donations of any size will be greatly appreciated. A donation for the full amount of an asset can have a plaque or tree maker, as a memorial or commemoration, as specified in the Community Asset Donation Program.

Visit Doug Melanson Park

Average Asset Costs

• Benches: $2,000
• Trees: $350 - $500 - $800
• Park Sign: $1,500 - $2,000
• Balance Beams: $2,000
• Waste Receptacle: $3,000

To donate by cheque or money order, make payable to:

Town of Yarmouth (Doug Melanson Park)
400 Main St.,
Yarmouth N.S.,
B5A 1G2

902-742-2521
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

To donate by credit card, please click the Donate box

To receive a tax receipt for your donation, be sure to click on the box in the PayPal section, agreeing to share your address with the Town. The address will only be used for this one time purpose.