Completing our campaign will ensure a welcoming community space where all generations can play, move, and build lasting connections. Whether it’s a senior staying active in yoga, children enjoying recess, or families competing in weekend games, this center will strengthen community health and relationships for years to come.
Washington County Family YMCA Announces $250,000 Matching Gift Challenge to Support the Beth Armstrong Y-For-ALL Capital Campaign
The Washington County Family YMCA has launched a community-wide challenge to raise the final funds needed for its transformative Beth Armstrong Y-For-All Capital Campaign.
A generous donor has pledged to match every gift—dollar-for-dollar—up to $250,000, bringing the Y closer to its total campaign goal of $4.3 million.
This campaign honors the legacy of longtime Y leader Beth Armstrong and reflects the Y's unwavering commitment to creating a welcoming, inclusive space where all individuals and families can thrive. The funds raised will support a major expansion of the YMCA facility to meet increasing community demand for childcare, wellness, and gathering spaces.
Key features of the expansion include:
- A new childcare facility to expand access to quality early learning and before/after- school care.
- A full-size indoor recreation and community center that will serve as a year-round hub for youth sports, community events, and spaces for families to play and be active together.
- Enhanced wellness and fitness areas to support healthy living for individuals of all ages and abilities.
- Increased programming for youth, teens, seniors, and families—providing safe spaces to connect, grow, and belong.
"With this $250,000 matching gift challenge, every community donation goes twice as far," said Kristy Purlee, Chief Executive Officer. "Together, we can build a Y that reflects the spirit and needs of Washington County—one that brings people together, supports families, and provides access for all."
Donations made through https://wcfymcayforall.funraise.org/ will be matched dollar-for- dollar until the full $250,000 is unlocked.
Help us build for a better us. Give today and double your impact.
Nurturing the potential of every child and teen. We believe that all kids deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve. That’s why, through the Y, millions of youth today are cultivating the values, skills and relationships that lead to positive behaviors, better health and educational achievement.
The Y brings families closer together, encourages good health and fosters connections through fitness, sports, fun and shared interests. As a result, youth, adults and families are receiving the support, guidance and resources needed to achieve greater health and well-being for their spirit, mind and body.
The Y is for everyone. That’s why we offer financial assistance to Washington County residents who cannot afford the full cost of our programs and services. Thankfully, the community recognizes the importance of this program and supports it by participating in fundraising efforts such as our annual support campaign.
The Washington County Family YMCA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit social services organization dedicated to Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility.
Washington County Family YMCA 1709 North Shelby Street | Salem, IN 47167 Telephone: 812-883-YMCA (9622)
info@wcfymca.org
