YMCA of Greater Long Beach Thanks All Campaign Leadership

Chair: L.A. County Supervisor Don Knabe
Steering Committee Chair: Bob Schack
Honorary Chairs: George Deukmejian, Beverly O'Neill, Ken Walker, Mayor Bob Foster
Pacesetter Gifts: Jack Dilday
Leadership Gifts: Ron Piazza
Community Gifts: Paul Perry
Foundation Task Force: Susan Anderson Wise
Deferred Gifts Chair: Charles Nunn
Committee Members: Sue Baker, Greg Gill, John Gooding, Alan Hostrup, Amira Seaboch, Donya Webb

 Don Knabe

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Given the depth and breadth of its remarkable commitment to Greater Long Beach since 1884 and its extraordinary relevance to today's society, the YMCA of Greater Long Beach is the clear choice for meeting ever-changing needs of our richly diverse community.

Forever mission-driven and committed to serving people of all ages, faiths, abilities, and incomes, the YMCA has demonstrated its unique ability to formulate initiatives that will strengthen families, foster the sound development of youth and teenagers, encourage and support healthy lifestyles for all people and especially children, and promote social and ethnic harmony.

Empowered by the pioneering spirit which characterizes the YMCA movement and the 124-year legacy of service, the YMCA has accepted the challenge to provide for the many and varied communities of Greater Long Beach, the necessary facilities and programs needed to nurture the spirit, energize the mind, and revitalize the body.

To bring this vision to reality, the capital campaign must generate $14 million. Funds raised will be allocated as follows:

Downtown Community Development YMCA
$955,000

Additional 3,000 square feet in fitness facility to support expansion of fitness class space for youth, teen, senior, adult, and family health and fitness opportunities; lease or construction of offsite facility to accommodate growing teen involvement in downtown area. (7,950 sf)

Los Altos YMCA
$1,915,000

Modernization of facilities for healthy lifestyle programming with emphasis on active retirees and families; expansion of aquatic center and installation of permanent roof for year-round aquatic programming; development of new teen adventure center. (11,010 sf)

Los Cerritos YMCA
$1,835,000

All new healthy lifestyle family center including venues for strength training, fitness classrooms, and cardiovascular area with emphasis on active retirees and families, new adult and youth changing rooms, new interactive teen adventure and fitness center.(6,230 sf)

Metropolitan YMCA of Greater Long Beach
$2,360,000


Serving all YMCA branches of Greater Long Beach.

YMCA Camp Oakes
$1,995,000


Installation of hydrant system; replacement of Kerr Lake liner and construction of bridge to island at center of lake; development of two full-court basketball and sand volleyball courts; improvement of athletic filed adjacent to lake; construction of bathroom complexes to serve 18 cabins; improvements to kitchen and dining hall; ADA housing upgrades; pool and bath/dressing room improvements. (32,200 sf)

Fairfield Family YMCA
$1,880,000


Conversion of racquetball courts to usable fitness space including cardiovascular area and personalized 12-week beginner circuit, conversion of multi-purpose room for aerobics and yoga after relocation of preschool offsite. (9,0000 sf)

Weingart-Lakewood Family YMCA
$3,060,000

Interior renovation of locker rooms, group exercise area, and fitness areas (free-weights, cardiovascular, and circuit training); construction of second floor above free-weight area, installation of pool area enclosure, gymnasium, and teen area (including HVAC of racquetball/handball court area); exterior renovations and upgrades (signage, lighting, security, painting, general repairs, and paving); expansion of locker room, fitness areas, and family activity space. (28850 sf)

For more information about the Capital Campaign contact Sue Baker

Please Note: Projects will be funded provided the majority of funds raised are not designated or earmarked by the donor for a specific use or purpose.