Fulton County YMCA - New York, USA

Our Capital Campaign

Dear Friend
The Fulton County YMCA has launched an exciting campaign to combine the operations of its existing two branches into one central location. The proposed site for this magnificent new facility is the Gates Building located on Harrison Street Extension.

Fulton County YMCA This 13.5 acre facility will permit us to expand and enhance our program offerings in virtually every area, some of which include:

Day Care
Teen Activities
Youth Services and After School Programming
Residence (at East Fulton Street)
Health Maintenance
Aquatics
Outdoor Activities

A successful capital campaign will permit us to purchase the property and complete the necessary renovations. Our goal is to raise several million dollars through local giving and available grants. The support of our community has always been important to the success of the Fulton County YMCA. We invite you to continue that support with a generous commitment to the campaign. These links will give you more information about our project:

Executive Summary |Community Impact | My Gift intention (PDF File) | Capital New 9 Report

Please feel free to call us if you have any questions at 725-0627 ext 107.

On behalf of the children and families of Fulton County, thank you for you support.

Executive Summary:

In ten years since 1994 consolidation of Gloversville and Johnstown YMCA's, virtually all key program and financial goals have been achieved.

Remaining issue: Two aging physical plants
Independent YMCA of the USA study concluded:

"Build a new facility with comprehensive indoor facilities, adequate parking, outdoor activities, a day camp, and space for future expansion . . . combined with quality programs and a talented, committed staff ...(this) will provide Fulton County with its best opportunity for youth,
teens, adults and families ...."

The Gates property on Harrison Street meets every criteria for use and central location and is available for purchase.
The YMCA is currently the largest provider of Day Care in the county, and has a long waiting list for after-school care.
Facilities are the number #1 shortcoming of the Fulton County YMCA. Many have echoed the comment, "Build our new YMCA and we will come."
A study by a national fund-raising firm indicated it is feasible to raise adequate private funds for the project.

Please join us...and fulfill this wonderful opportunity.

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Community Impact:

Eliminate the need for repairs in existing facilities (<> $500,000).
Attract 500 new YMCA members
Create 30 new jobs ($325,000 payroll)
Increase childcare capacity from 85 to 190
Expand homeless housing from 23 to 48
Increase customer parking from zero to 292
Relocate 400 kids in youth programs from local school district facilities to YMCA-owned facilities
Permit 300 teens per week to participate in free teen center activities
Create outdoor ball fields to be used by over 100 children per week
Collaborate with local youth organizations for the use of outdoor sports fields
Provide facilities to accommodate tennis lessons, league tournaments and sports play for YMCA and other organizations

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