Above: House Minority Leader Tom Cross and State Senator Linda Holmes at the opening of the Cliff & Lois Berglund Family Aquatic Center.

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Capital Campaigns

As our community grows, so must our YMCA. You can help by supporting our capital campaigns.  Many individuals look to their YMCA’s to provide a place to develop healthier lifestyles.  The Greater Joliet Area YMCA welcomes the opportunity to address these needs. To provide effective service, each of our 3 full service branches requires regular repairs, improvements and expansions. Two of our full service branches were built in 1978. The most recent facility was built in 2006. Capital gifts are an essential component in our ability to deliver quality service.

How Donations are Used

Our Capital Campaigns fund new construction and allow for renovations of existing facilities. This enables the YMCA to provide the programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all in Will, Grundy and parts of Kendall Counties. For details on the results of recent capital campaigns, please see the impact stories for the C. W. Avery Family YMCA Capital Campaign and the Lois and Cliff Berglund Family Aquatic Center Capital Campaign.

Vision for the Future

Currently there are no major Campaigns actively underway. However, YMCA volunteers and staff are currently planning for significant growth in multiple areas. This includes the following:

  • Morris YMCA Facility- The Morris YMCA was recently chartered and the community has expressed strong interest for the construction of a YMCA within their local area. Committees could be formed as early as June of 2009 to work on programs and possibly make plans to initiate a Capital Campaign. The Morris YMCA is currently partnering with White Oak Schools. Programs offered thus far include a winter youth basketball league, a before and after school care program and summer camp. Discussions are on going concerning a parcel of land that may become the future site.
  • Joliet Junior College Partnership- Active plans for a partnership with the Joliet Junior College to build a new YMCA building are in place. The Board of Directors of both organizations is in support of the future venture.
  • Smith YMCA Outdoor Sports Field- Plans are in progress to develop a new outdoor recreational sports field behind the Smith Family YMCA.  
  • Gymnasium Expansion at the C.W. Avery Family YMCA-Due to heavy use and space limitations, the YMCA hopes to expand the C. W. Avery Family YMCA gymnasium.

The YMCA welcomes gifts for facility renovation/ repair improvements at any time.

 

Opportunities to Give

Every gift makes a difference and is 100% Tax Deductible.  Gifts of larger amounts are specially recognized in a variety of ways depending on the particular campaign. Those interested in giving can download our Capital Donation Form or contact Tami Sender, President/CEO at 815-729-9638 X311 or sender@jolietymca.org.