YMCA Plumbing 2

If you haven’t driven by the property where the new White Rock YMCA will be located, here’s what you’re missing: Construction crews are putting in pipes and preparing to lay the foundation.

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Almost hard to imagine the property looked like this when the White Rock YMCA broke ground in November.

The White Rock YMCA is within 85-90 percent of its fundraising goal of $14 million, and they announced last month that an anonymous donor handed over a $3 million check to secure an outdoor pool and gymnasium.

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The YMCA needs to raise $2 million by January 2015, but the YMCA recently received a challenge grant from The J.E. and L.E. Mabee Foundation to help ease the load. If the White Rock Y is able to raise $1.5 million by January, then the Mabee Foundation will donate the last $500,000.

To kick things off, the Y launched the Click the Brick campaign. Starting at $1,500, community members can purchase a brick with their name on it. Each will receive a yard sign saying “I gave to my Y.”

Go to the White Rock YMCA website to learn more.