FACILITY/PROPERTY UPDATE – 11/22/24

We are pleased to announce that our parking lot expansion project has been approved by the City of Ashland Board of Alderman. The parking lot will expand on the north and south side and also include an additional entrance to enhance traffic flow. Our parking lot gets very busy, especially during the fall season with the numerous sports programs being offered at the YMCA. We anticipate the commencement of construction on the parking lot as soon as possible.

Additionally, we are actively working with the City of Ashland on the planning and execution of the walking trail project. While the project has encountered some unforeseen delays, we remain optimistic that the bidding process will conclude by the end of the year. Upon the selection of a qualified contractor, we will proceed with the construction of the trail. With cold weather on the way, we anticipate breaking ground on the trail project in the spring of 2025. Concurrently with the trail project, we will commence excavations for our football and soccer fields.

Without the unwavering support of our remarkable community, we would not have been able to construct this YMCA. As a non-profit organization, we have successfully raised over $2.8 million through contributions from individuals, businesses, and grants. This facility is entirely funded by our community, and we are so proud of the result.

To finance the $4.8 million construction of this facility, we secured a loan for the remaining $2 million. I am pleased to announce that we have already made significant progress, having repaid $1.2 million of the loan.

To continue enhancing our facility and providing exceptional services, we must ensure that the loan is fully repaid. If you are interested in supporting the YMCA through a donation, please contact me at kbatye@jcymca.org or call me at (573) 657-9622 ext. 707.

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Click HERE to download pledge card.

Click HERE to see who has donated to the Capital Campaign.  We thank you for your support!

Amount raised as of 10/01/2024:

Pledged: $2,864,771 

Current Loan Debt: $1,206,024

Walking Trail Benches and Tree Sponsors

For $1,000 you can sponsor a bench with a plaque and/or for $500 you can sponsor a tree with a plaque. Please email Kip Batye for more information. 

Paver Campaign

Click here to download our Paver Campaign form.

Outreach 

The YMCA is able to provide financial assistance to those who are unable to pay the stated fees for membership and youth sports and programs. The amount of financial assistance is dependent upon the financial need and household size. 

Click here to donate to the Outreach program

Founders Campaign

Click HERE to see who has donated to the Founders Campaign. We thank you for your support!