YMCA Buffalo-Niagara plans $10 million investment in East Buffalo

(Courtesy of YMCA Buffalo-Niagara)

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00:00The YMCA's focus today remains the same as when our doors opened in 1852, to connect

00:09people of all ages and backgrounds, to bridge the gaps in unmet community needs, to strengthen

00:14our community, and to build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.

00:18We are ever mindful of how the City of Buffalo's quality of life continues to be unduly affected

00:24by significant challenges.

00:26Food insecurity, a lack of child care and outdoor play spaces, plus high poverty are

00:31just some of the many unjust barriers hurting our neighbors from living their best lives.

00:37In response, the Y is leading an effort to spearhead the revitalization of Buffalo.

00:42Through two community needs-based capital projects, we will create solutions to address

00:47the City's unmet needs and foster individual, family, and community health.

00:53Located in North Buffalo, Camp Swan will be the premier destination for children to

00:57meet other kids, cultivate positive relationships and friendships, and most important, have fun.

01:03And on Buffalo's east side, a reimagined William Emsley YMCA will feature improved

01:08senior, healthy living, and child care spaces, enhanced outdoor amenities, and community

01:13partner resources, all in one accessible location.

01:19We're confident that within these new and reimagined spaces, the YMCA will have the

01:23capacity to do, and be, so much more for City of Buffalo residents.

01:30A transformational future awaits our City and our YMCA.

01:35All that's missing is you.

01:37Be part of the wise solution to revitalize the City of Buffalo and transform lives.

01:50For more information, visit www.buffalo.ca

01:53For more information, visit www.buffalo.ca

01:56For more information, visit www.buffalo.ca