Build Something Great
In addition to annual contributions for financial assistance and program support, the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis is improving existing facilities and building new state of the art YMCA centers to meet the needs of youth, teens, families and seniors for generations to come.
The following projects are being completed as part of the New Visions, Lasting Values Campaign:
Pike
Pike Township is an urban residential community on the city’s northwest side facing the same critical community challenges as the rest of the metropolitan area: an accelerated number of lifestyle-related chronic illnesses in youth and adults due to inactivity and obesity; greater levels of family stress; and increased social isolation. But in Pike Township, one of the fastest growing areas in Marion County, there are additional challenges since the community is the most diverse in Indianapolis with more than 66 languages spoken by a large immigrant population, students have the highest BMI (body-mass index) scores in the city and there is a critical shortage of safe, high-quality child care.
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Pike Township
Fishers
Like communities all over the country, Hamilton County has an increased need for safe and supportive places for teens and children to gather and socialize during out-of-school time. There is also a growing need for programs that support all families, regardless of financial situation.
Benjamin Harrison
The City of Lawrence currently has no outdoor public pool. In addition, the southern parts of the community around the Benjamin Harrison YMCA are experiencing increased rates of youth crime and high-risk behaviors. A pro-active, community-wide response is necessary.
Witham Family
Future economic growth in Boone County will be dependent on our ability to attract new residents and industries. For more than 40 years, Boone County residents have dreamed and worked towards developing a full-facility YMCA.
Hendricks Regional Health
In partnership with schools, churches, municipal parks and other organizations, the West District Center YMCA serves more than 8,000 individuals each year. 97% of those served are under age 18 and
are primarily involved in YMCA programs such as before- and after-school child care, day camp, youth sports and swim lessons.
