VISION 2028 “LET’S GROW!”
A CAMPAIGN FOR OUR COMMUNITY
“LET’S GROW!” is the YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga's five-year strategic capital campaign to serve 25,000 more families and individuals by 2028 (we serve 71,436 people as of July 2026).
FOCUS:
PEOPLE
PEOPLE
Staff and board development. Recruit, train and retain our best people.
PLACES
PLACES
Facility improvements for all branches.
PARTNERSHIPS
PARTNERSHIPS
Explore partnerships with school districts, healthcare providers, other non-profits and local developers.
PHILANTHROPY
PHILANTHROPY
Nuture relationships with existing and future donors to expand giving to the YMCA.
CURRENT
As of October 2026, our YMCAs served 71,436 people.
MEMBERSHIP
Membership has grown by 12% from 2022-2025.
“LET’S GROW!” PROJECTS
- Transformation of J.A. Henry YMCA at new site (completed)
- Renovation of Downtown YMCA Wellness Center (completed)
- Renovation of Downtown YMCA "The PIT" (completed)
- Cleveland YMCA Renovation (Phase One completed Sept. 14, 2026)
- Expansion & Renovation of North River YMCA (Groundbreaking Jan. 2027)
- Hamilton Adventure Center & Pickleball Center (On Deck)
PROJECT SPOTLIGHTS
CLEVELAND FAMILY YMCA
CLEVELAND FAMILY YMCA
The Ocoee Foundation YMCA at Cleveland completed phase one of its $5-million renovation on Sept. 14, 2026.
NORTH RIVER FAMILY YMCA
NORTH RIVER FAMILY YMCA
The North River Family YMCA will break ground in January 2027 on a major expansion. The school broke ground on Aug. 27, 2026, for the new North River Elementary School that will be on our campus.
DEVELOPING PARTNERSHIPS
- Hamilton County
- Hamilton County Department of Education
- City of East Ridge
- City of Collegedale
“LET’S GROW!” CAPITAL CAMPAIGN PROGRESS
ANNUAL PROGRESS
ANNUAL PROGRESS
OVERALL PROGRESS
OVERALL PROGRESS
Capital Campaign Chairs: Mike McKee, Kim Shumpert
Annual Campaign (Community Support Campaign)
- 2025: $1.4M raised
- 2022: $860K
Percentage of Members Receiving Financial Assistance
- 2025: 16.2%
- 2022: 7%
MORE INFORMATION
For more information and to discuss giving opportunities to the Capital Campaign, reach out to our Chief Development Officer and Group Vice President Tripp McCallie.
READY TO DONATE?
Contact us to discuss options or make a direct donation online to our Capital Campaign.
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