If you haven’t driven by the property where the new White Rock YMCA will be located, here’s what you’re missing: a whole lot of dirt.
There has been some serious scraping, digging and dirt shifting going on the last few weeks. 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.
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.
