Desert Hills YMCA and Community Center - A project of Trashmasters Arizona

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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