As the renovation and expansion of the Lawrence YMCA enters a new phase, we invited supporters to come see for themselves the exciting changes that are taking place. The Lawrence YMCA hosted a Hard Hat Tour to kick off the start of the public phase of the capital campaign to raise funds for the renovation. The event, which took place on Thursday, May 23, 2019 featured remarks by Growing Together Capital Campaign Chairman Mike Mancuso and Building Committee Chairman Tom Childs, followed by informational Hard Hat Tours of the construction.
The most recent phase of the construction began on April 15th, combining new construction and the renovation and refurbishment of existing spaces including:
- New Family Locker Rooms
- Enhancements to both Adult Men’s and Women’s Locker Rooms
- New Boys and Girls Locker Rooms
- New Pool Viewing Area
During his remarks at the event, Capital Campaign Chair Mike Mancuso urged supporters to spread the word about the renovation, the need for support, and the benefit to the community.
The $6 million expansion project is being paid for through fundraising efforts and will provide the community a modern, innovative space that will increase the Lawrence YMCA’s capacity to offer essential programs and services needed in the community. To date, the Merrimack Valley YMCA has already raised half of the money needed to complete the entire renovation. The public phase of the Growing Together Capital Campaign is being launched to raise the rest of the funds.
The project, which has been launched in phases, includes a total of 60,000 square feet, combining new construction, renovation, and refurbishment. Past phases included the renovation of the Y’s preschool and afterschool areas, a new welcome center, group exercise studio, and an intergenerational room. Honorary Chair Lawrence Mayor Dan Rivera says the success of the Growing Together Capital Campaign is a success for the city.
“The Y serves so many of our children and families every day; its success is another success for our city” said Mayor Dan Rivera. “This project will bring a world class facility for a world class organization that our families and community deserve and can be proud of.”
For more information on the project, please visit our Growing Together Lawrence Expansion pages. To see more pictures of our Hard Hat Tour, please visit our Facebook page.