A Celebration 100 Years in the Making

As we celebrate the Greater Joliet Area YMCA’s Centennial Anniversary in 2026, we invite the community to be part of our history. Stop by any Greater Joliet Area YMCA branch to complete a special time capsule note card. Share a message, tell us your Y story, or reflect on what the Y means to you. Your words will become part of our Centennial Time Capsule, which will be opened 25 years from now.

Help us capture the people, memories, and moments that make the Y special – and leave a piece of your story for the generations who come next.

Submissions will be collected through November 20.