Summary Fact Sheet - Feb 2008
Community Needs Assessment
- Needs assessment survey conducted in 2001 identified
need for a “multi-generational center”
- Market Study conducted in 2003 indicated
YMCA membership sustainability
- Campaign Feasibility Study interviews in 2004
revealed strong potential financial support
Community Partnerships
Project Components
- YMCA facility & programs to include: recreational
pool, gymnasium, teen center, handball, fitness
center, activity rooms
- Community Center – meeting space, adult activities,
Scottsdale Healthcare programs, Foothills Caring
Corp, DVEA
- PV Community College classrooms
Location
- West of Scottsdale Rd., between 56th & 60th Streets,
on the south side of Carefree Highway
Project Leadership
- Partner representatives
- Community representatives
Fundraising Campaign
- $10.4 million project
- Need $1.2 million to break ground
- Naming opportunities available
- Gifts over $5000 may be paid over 3 – 5 years
Timeline
- Ground breaking April 2008
- Occupancy spring 2009
For information call 480-595-6468 or
email Laura Atwell at
info@YMCADesertFoothills.org
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