Fundraising for New Wellness Center Equipment
by Kristi Potts on 05/15/14
Montgomery
County Family YMCA Press Release (Red Oak, Iowa)
YMCA News for Immediate Release- Wednesday, May 14th, 2014
The Montgomery County Family YMCA announces its
plans for a Facility Enhancement Campaign to replace the circuit training
equipment in the Bulkeley Wellness Center. The planning committee has an
anticipated completion date for the total project of August 20, 2014.
In October 2013, the YMCA was awarded a $32,500 1:1
matching grant with the Iowa West Foundation for the Wellness Center project.
The YMCA’s goal is to raise $90,000 to complete all phases of this project. To
date, the YMCA has raised $77,000.
Despite being well maintained the current equipment
in the Wellness Center has been utilized since 2000. The manufacturer of the equipment is no
longer operational which has made it extremely difficult to obtain necessary
replacement parts. Along with the
changing technology in regards to wellness equipment, the YMCA has made the
move to bring in new equipment to assist its members from Jr. High School
students to older active adults with their personal wellness & fitness
needs. In addition to the equipment replacement, the YMCA would like to replace
the flooring and lighting as part of the new look to the Bulkeley Wellness
Center.
The YMCA will kickoff the public giving phase of the
facility enhancement campaign later this month by asking YMCA members,
community and area residents to support this project that will benefit
individuals from Jr. High School students to older active adults.
For more information on how one can become a
member, volunteer, donor, or simply be involved with the Montgomery County
Family YMCA, please stop in for a visit or tour of the YMCA, call the YMCA at
712-623-2161, or visit the YMCA on Facebook or the Y’s website at www.mcymca.com.
