Reclaiming the Health & Well Being of Our Community
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In late 2004, the Regional Y established a $4 million Capital Campaign to address the growing needs of the Greater Danbury community. Each year the Y gives out more than $500,000 in scholarships, yet at least $150,000 in scholarship requests is not met. A successful campaign will ensure that the Y meets its mission as well as the ever-increasing needs of our community.

The campaign has 3 goals. They are: 

• Build a new Aquatic Center at Camp Greenknoll at the Brookfield facility to replace the 54-year-old pools that are beyond repair. The Aquatic Center will include a paved parking lot, 7,500 square foot locker room and 50-meter pool, larger than the 3 old pools combined. The facility will be ADA-compliant and the pool will have zero-entry access for those with limited mobility. Surrounded with a 5,500 square foot pool deck, there will be more room to meet the growing demand of our aquatic programs and summer camp.
• Renovate the Boughton Street branch in downtown Danbury, including an expanded wellness room with all new equipment; new roof and lockers; new gym floor; ADA-compliant entrance and the addition of a unisex changing room on the pool deck.
• Eliminate our debt, allowing us to use our resources to provide more programs and services to those that we serve.

As the campaign enters its third year, we have received $3.2 million in pledges and cash gifts and, as a result, many of the campaign goals have been met. Our accomplishments include: 

1. The completion of Phase I of the Aquatic Center Pool project. At a cost of $1.7 million, the new pool started up on schedule and on-time on June 18, 2007. As a result of this capital improvement, several aquatic programs were expanded and new programs introduced.
2. The completion of renovations at Boughton Street in late 2006 at a cost of more than $800,000. This is the largest capital improvement made at this branch since the Y purchased the building in 1969. As a result of this project, membership has increased by more than 330 members to a level not seen in more than a decade.
3. The elimination of the remaining mortgage of $76,000 at ESCAPE to the Arts in Danbury.  

Please view the links on this site to see the donors who made this possible, read member testimonials and WHAT’s NEW and learn how you can help us reach our final goal.

The Regional YMCA is a community service organization dedicated to building strong kids, strong families, and strong communities through the development of spirit, mind, and body. We strive to serve all, regardless of financial or physical need.