YMCA of Elkhart County
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YMCA of Elkhart County

History of our Y

1882



The YMCA of Elkhart County was founded by a group of local citizens as a meeting club

1884



The YMCA of Elkhart County united with the New York Central Railroad

1885



A building was erected on Tyler Street for both the YMCA and the Railroad

1929



Fundraising began and a new facility was built on Franklin Street for both the Y and the Railroad, Y professional staff were hired and programs began

1958



The Railroad moved to its own location

1965



A committee organized to study the program and facility needs of both the YMCA of Elkhart County and YWCA Elkhart County

1967



Steering committee appointed to work out joint plans; approved by YMCA and YWCA

1969



"Thrust 70" Capital Campaign to raise $3.2 million for the current facility on East Jackson Boulevard

1973



YMCA and YWCA began programs and memberships at 200 East Jackson Boulevard in the new facility

1993



Capital Campaign funds raised to renovate YMCA/YWCA facility

2004



YWCA relocates their operation and the facility becomes solely the YMCA of Elkhart County


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The Y is committed to providing programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all. We make every effort to ensure that no one is turned away due to inability to pay.
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