05/20/2026
We’re honored to have our CEO - Andy Page and the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA featured in Community Rec Magazine alongside another YMCA doing impactful work in their community. The article highlights how YMCAs across the country are using capital campaigns to expand services, strengthen programs, and better serve growing community needs.
We’re proud to share more about our Growing for Good Phase 2 Capital Campaign and the vision for the future of our YMCA right here in Northern Michigan.
If you’d like to learn more about the project or support our fundraising efforts, visit:
https://www.gtbayymca.org/growing-for-good/
Capital campaigns aren’t just for large organizations with deep-pocket donors. The most successful community recreation centers are proving grassroots fundraising — built on relationships, trust and a clear mission — can unlock millions in support.
The Hastings Family YMCA completed a $21.7 million campaign that expanded services and tripled facility usage, while the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA has raised nearly $9 million toward a major expansion by rallying community support around a shared vision. People don’t just give to buildings — they give to impact. When your community feels connected to your mission and sees the value you create, fundraising becomes a community movement.
Read the full story at the link in the comments below!
