We have launched a capital campaign to raise the additional funds needed to build a new facility in Monett. While the current YMCA is self-sustaining through membership fees, there are not enough funds from the operating budget to bring to Monett the type of facility the community needs. The facility we intend to build will offer a number of enhanced programs that will benefit the current community and draw support and increased memberships from surrounding communities.

The complete facility, designed based on community input and an assessment of local needs, will take about $10 million to build based on current construction cost estimates. The fundraising portion of the campaign is currently underway. We expect the facility to be available approximately 18 months after the completion of the capital campaign.

This is a significant amount of money and will require a strong commitment from the community to be successful. We welcome financial contributions from anyone capable of supporting this effort. The best way to help is with a 5-year pledge amount, which spreads the contributions over time. For those who prefer to contribute up front, contributions by cash/check are the easiest for us to accept. We can also accept gifts of stock in publicly traded companies or mutual fund shares. Gifts of closely held securities, property, life insurance or other non-cash or in-kind contributions may also be possible. For any contributions other than cash/check, please contact Monett Area YMCA Executive Director Gordon Brown for details on how to best handle them. In addition to financial support there are volunteer opportunities. Again please contact Gordon at the Monett YMCA to find out about current volunteer opportunities (417-235-8213 or gbrown@monettymca.org).