Vigo County YMCA Expansion
Key Questions
What funding is supporting the Vigo County YMCA expansion?
The YMCA received a $6.5 million grant, the largest in foundation history, from the Lilly Endowment via the Wabash Valley Community Foundation. This funds phase two of the expansion project.
What new features will the YMCA expansion include?
The project adds 15-20k square feet with a riverfront design, all-day childcare, and fitness facilities. It involves a city partnership with Mayor Sakbun and is set for completion in summer 2027.
Why is the YMCA expansion considered a major investment?
It represents a significant quality-of-life improvement for the community through enhanced facilities and services. The grant enables major remodeling and growth at the Vigo County YMCA.
YMCA broke ground on phase two expansion with $6.5M grant (largest in foundation history) from Lilly Endowment via Wabash Valley Community Foundation. Adds 15-20k sq ft, riverfront design, all-day childcare, fitness. City partnership with Mayor Sakbun. Completion summer 2027. Major quality-of-life investment.