{"id":38283,"date":"2025-05-22T21:13:11","date_gmt":"2025-05-23T01:13:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.glensfalls.com\/glensfallsbusinessjournal\/?p=38283"},"modified":"2025-05-22T21:13:11","modified_gmt":"2025-05-23T01:13:11","slug":"saratoga-regional-ymca-launches-capital-campaign-to-transform-glens-falls-branch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.glensfalls.com\/glensfallsbusinessjournal\/2025\/05\/saratoga-regional-ymca-launches-capital-campaign-to-transform-glens-falls-branch\/","title":{"rendered":"Saratoga Regional YMCA Launches Capital Campaign To Transform Glens Falls Branch"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_38284\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38284\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38284\" src=\"https:\/\/www.glensfalls.com\/glensfallsbusinessjournal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/109\/2025\/05\/gfymca-h.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.glensfalls.com\/glensfallsbusinessjournal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/109\/2025\/05\/gfymca-h.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.glensfalls.com\/glensfallsbusinessjournal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/109\/2025\/05\/gfymca-h-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.glensfalls.com\/glensfallsbusinessjournal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/109\/2025\/05\/gfymca-h-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38284\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Saratoga Regional YMCA has launched a $5.5 million Capital Campaign to renovate and expand its Glens Falls Branch, including modern upgrades and a new youth climbing center.<br \/>Courtesy SRYMCA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Saratoga Regional YMCA (SRYMCA) is proud to announce the public launch of its Capital Campaign to revitalize and reimagine the Glens Falls Branch\u2014one of the community\u2019s most cherished gathering spaces for over 130 years.<\/p>\n<p>With a goal of raising $5.5 million, this ambitious campaign will breathe new life into the aging facility, ensuring it continues to serve thousands of families, children, and individuals\u2014while expanding our capacity to welcome even more in the years ahead. Planned renovations include modernized locker rooms, enhanced wellness areas, essential infrastructure upgrades, and the addition of an exciting new indoor youth climbing center.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis building has been a cornerstone of health, connection, and community spirit in Glens Falls for over a century,\u201d said Paul Bricoccoli, Chair of the Glens Falls YMCA Capital Campaign Committee and former Board Member. \u201cNow it\u2019s time to give it the care and investment it deserves\u2014so it can continue to serve today\u2019s families and inspire tomorrow\u2019s leaders.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The campaign\u2019s momentum is already strong, thanks to a generous $500,000 lead gift from longtime Y supporters Bill and Susan Dake. The Charles R. Wood Foundation has also stepped up with a $250,000 matching grant, challenging the community to rise to the occasion and double the impact of every gift.<\/p>\n<p>Major early supporters include Adirondack Trust, Arrow Bank, Della Auto Group, Hudson River Community Credit Union, Kathleen and Dan Grasmeder, Nemer Auto Group, Price Chopper\u2019s Golub Foundation, The Glens Falls Foundation, and The Sandy Hill Foundation.<\/p>\n<p>With 30% of the goal already raised, the Saratoga Regional YMCA is calling on the community to help close the gap. Whether it\u2019s $25 or $25,000, every donation brings us one step closer to a brighter future for Glens Falls.<\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"><strong><span class=\"s1\"><span class=\"s2\"><!--more--><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/b>To mark this important milestone, SRYMCA will host a Capital Campaign Kick-Off Celebration at Common Roots Brewing in Glens Falls on Wednesday, June 18th. This event will recognize key donors and share the vision for the facility\u2019s transformation.<\/p>\n<p>To support the campaign or learn more, please contact Allie Mantica, Director of Development, at (518) 583-9622, ext. 395 or &#x61;&#x6c;&#108;i&#x65;&#x2e;&#x6d;&#97;n&#x74;&#x69;&#x63;&#97;&#64;&#x73;&#x72;&#x79;&#109;c&#x61;&#x2e;&#x6f;&#114;g.<\/p>\n<p>Together, we can build a stronger, healthier, and more vibrant future\u2014for everyone.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Saratoga Regional YMCA (SRYMCA) is proud to announce the public launch of its Capital Campaign to revitalize and reimagine the Glens Falls Branch\u2014one of the community\u2019s most cherished gathering spaces for over 130 years. 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