The YMCA of Muncie announced their capital campaign for a new facility, located on the campus of Muncie Central High School, that reaches into the community, leveraging partnerships with Muncie Community Schools, IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital, Open Door Health Services, Muncie Area Career Center and Ball State University’s Healthy Lifestyle Center. Designed to be a healthy gathering place for people of all ages and backgrounds, it has already proven to be a catalyst for collaboration benefiting the community in a myriad of ways. Working together, all partners envision a deep and long-lasting impact on the individuals and families in Muncie and Delaware County.

Plans call for a 73,000 sq ft facility that includes not only all the amenities the YMCA is known for, but will also include:

• A competitive Aquatic Center in partnership with Muncie Community Schools
• Clinic and educational space for IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital, Open Door Health Services and Ball State University’s Healthy Lifestyle Center
• Internship and professional experiences for Ball State University, Ivy Tech Community College, Muncie Community Schools and Muncie Area Career Center students

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