Opening day for the Morris Hospital YMCA is less than a month away! And, as we prepare to welcome the community to this wonderful new facility, we invite you to take a look the membership welcome packet below to learn more about what the YMCA can do for you and your family!
OPENING DAY FOR THE NEW MORRIS HOSPITAL YMCA SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY, DECEMBER 16
Early Bird Memberships Available Through December 1
The Greater Joliet Area YMCA announced today that the new Morris Hospital YMCA, which will be located at 2200 W. Dupont Avenue, will officially open its doors to serve the community on Monday, December 16. This much-anticipated grand opening date will mark the culmination of a 19-month construction phase for Grundy County’s first full-facility YMCA.
Built in partnership with Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers, the new 60,000-square-foot YMCA facility will feature an eight-lane lap pool, a state-of-the-art health and wellness center, a gymnasium and indoor walking track, group exercise studios, a cycling room, a healthy eating kitchen, engaging youth play spaces, and meeting rooms. Surrounded by property that is planned for residential development, the new YMCA will be located adjacent to Morris Grade School and West Side Park, and will feature an outdoor walking track.
A mainstay in the Grundy County community for the last decade, the YMCA has been working collaboratively with Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers to enhance the health and wellness of Grundy County residents since opening its temporary facility in 2015 in downtown Morris. In its new home on Dupont Avenue, the YMCA will offer expanded year-round programs in the areas of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility for residents of all ages.
“We are very excited to welcome the community to the new Morris Hospital YMCA,” said Greater Joliet Area YMCA President and Chief Executive Officer Katy Leclair. “We look forward to working with our partners at Morris Hospital to create a welcoming community center where residents of all ages can participate in high-quality and impactful programs. December 16 will be a monumental day as we officially open our doors on Dupont Avenue and see the dreams of our generous donors and community partners, loyal YMCA members, and hardworking volunteers and employees realized,” added Leclair.
As construction of the new facility nears completion, area residents are invited to take advantage of exclusive pre-opening membership opportunities as part of the YMCA’s Early Bird Membership Sale, which will run through December 1. Early Bird Members will enjoy priority access when the new facility opens in December.
YMCA Facility Members enjoy significant cost-savings and priority registration on YMCA programs, and receive free access to the YMCA’s On the Go App, as well as unlimited guest passes. Ensuring that no one is turned away from the YMCA due to the inability to pay, the Y proudly invests nearly $1 million into its members and the community each year through its financial assistance program, providing scholarship assistance and free community programming.
The YMCA will host a ribbon cutting ceremony and community open house on Saturday, January 11, 2025.
JOIN THE MORRIS HOSPITAL YMCA
Morris Hospital YMCA Invites the Community to Attend ‘Coffee with the YMCA’ Events
As we prepare to open the new Morris Hospital YMCA in early 2025, the Y is excited to invite the community to participate in our ‘Coffee with the YMCA’ events this fall! These meet and greets will be wonderful opportunities to learn more about the new facility, future programming, membership opportunities, and grand opening festivities.
Tuesday, September 17*
9:30-10:30 a.m.
Wesley Center
111 W. North Street
Morris, IL 60450
*Complimentary child care services will be available onsite at this meeting.
Tuesday, October 1*
6-7 p.m.
Wesley Center
111 W. North Street
Morris, IL 60450
*Complimentary child care services will be available onsite at this meeting.
Monday, October 7
8-9 a.m.
Morris City Hall
700 N. Division Street
Morris, IL 60450
Tuesday, October 8
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Coal City Schools Administrative Center
550 S. Carbon Hill Road
Coal City, IL 60416
Charter Memberships On Sale Now for the New Morris Hospital YMCA
Demonstrate your support for the Y’s mission in Grundy County by becoming a Charter Member of the new Morris Hospital YMCA. Located just west of Morris Grade School on Dupont Avenue, our new 60,000-square-foot YMCA facility is scheduled to open in early 2025.
As a Charter Member, you’ll enjoy unparalleled benefits, special perks, and a front-row seat to our grand opening:
PRIORITY ACCESS IN DECEMBER 2024
Charter Members will be among the first to experience our new state-of-the-art facility and innovative programs.
COMMEMORATIVE GIFTS
Charter Members will receive a welcome kit packed with exciting one-of-a-kind YMCA gear and grand opening gifts.
EXCLUSIVE EVENTS
Charter Members will be invited to an exclusive preview event during our Grand Opening week in December.
RECOGNITION ON DONOR SIGNAGE
The everlasting legacy of each Charter Member will also be honored on a permanent donor sign, displayed within the new building.
SPECIAL SAVINGS AVAILABLE FOR CURRENT YMCA MEMBERS
Stop by the Morris Community YMCA or contact Membership Operations Director Michele Claysen at (815) 744-3939 ext. 305 or via email at [email protected] to learn more about these savings!
PLEDGE YOUR SUPPORT TODAY!
To become a Charter Member, please click below:
PURCHASE A CHARTER MEMBERSHIP
Jason Clearwater Fund Donates $30,000 to Community Grows Here Capital Campaign
The Morris Community YMCA is excited to announce a generous $30,000 gift from the Jason Clearwater Fund in support of the Community Grows Here Capital Campaign. This donation will provide invaluable equipment and resources to sports programs at the future Morris Hospital YMCA, which is set to open in early 2025 at its location adjacent to Morris Grade School.
The Y, in partnership with Morris Hospital and Healthcare Centers, envisions a place where the community will come together to grow in spirit, mind, and body.
“We have been proud to offer YMCA sports programs to Grundy County and the surrounding communities for more than a decade,” Chief Business Development Officer Missy Durkin said. “And we know we will continue to build and improve these programs thanks to the incredible support from groups like the Jason Clearwater Fund. We can’t wait to welcome future athletes and their families.”
If you haven’t yet pledged your support for the Community Grows Here Capital Campaign, there is still time to make a gift and ensure your participation in one of the most transformative projects in Grundy County history. Donate today by clicking here or contact the Morris Community YMCA at (815) 513-8080 to learn more.
Pictured above (left to right): JCF Board Member Karlie Vowell, JCF Board Member Todd Cade, Greater Joliet Area YMCA Chief Business Development Officer Missy Durkin, JCF Board Member Nate Olson, JCF Board Member Jeramy Sherwood
Let’s Work Together: Morris Hospital YMCA Set to Host Employment Open Houses
We are so excited for the future Morris Hospital YMCA! Located adjacent to Morris Grade School, this wonderful new facility is set to open in early 2025. And, as we prepare to welcome the community, we are looking to hire part-time positions across a wide range of departments!
WE ARE CURRENTLY TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR:
-Lifeguards
-Swim Lesson Instructors
APPLY ONLINE
APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 8
-Reception Desk Attendants
-Kids Corner Attendants
-Youth and Family Program Instructors
-Water Fitness Instructors
-Group Fitness Instructors
-Personal Trainers
-Building Supervisors
-Wellness Center Attendants
-Gymnasium Supervisors
-Sports Instructors
-Custodians
As a valued member of our YMCA family, part-time employees receive:
- A free Y membership and generous program discounts
- Participation in the Y’s retirement plan (when eligibility requirements have been met)
- Flexible hours
- On-the-job training
- Amazing co-workers
- A fun and family-friendly work environment
Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
You can also learn more about working at the Y, and participate in walk-in interviews, by attending one of our upcoming Employment Open Houses:
Location:
Wesley Center
111 W. North Street
Morris, IL 60450
Tuesday, September 10
9 a.m.-Noon.
Wednesday, September 11
5-7:30 p.m.
Monday, September 16
5-7:30 p.m.
Friday, September 20
9 a.m.-Noon
You can also learn more about the Morris Hospital YMCA by clicking here.
