City of Jasper and Tri-County YMCA Announce the Public Kickoff of a $15 Million Capital Campaign to Build the New Regional Wellness Center

The City of Jasper and Tri-County YMCA officials announced the public kickoff of the $15 million better together. Capital Campaign to support the construction of the new Regional Wellness Center. Thanks to early commitments from generous donors, the campaign has firm commitments totaling $12.2 million to date, including 23 gifts of $100,000 or more and five gifts of $1 million and above.

“The Regional Wellness Center will significantly increase the number of children, families, adults and seniors throughout our region who will have access to much-needed indoor recreation, wellness and aquatic facilities and programs,” stated Jasper Mayor Dean Vonderheide. “We could not be more excited and appreciative of the incredible early leadership support the capital campaign has received. It has only reinforced how important this project is to our community and surrounding region.”

The approximately 90,000 square foot facility will include a large fitness center, 4 full-court gymnasiums, indoor aquatic center, indoor elevated walking track, 4 group exercise studios, and 5 community rooms including a community kitchen. It will be located on a 10-acre property adjacent to the Parklands and Jasper High School.

“With our leadership support in place, we are now turning our focus to securing support from the entire community to help us reach our $15 million campaign goal,” said Mike Steffe, CEO of the Tri- County YMCA. “Every gift to the campaign, regardless of the size, will now help us get one step closer to the full Regional Wellness Center vision becoming a reality.”

Go to https://tricountyymca.wixsite.com/bettertogether to learn more about the project and how to support the capital campaign or contact Mike Steffe at (812) 367-2323 or [email protected].