TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — The YMCA of the Wabash Valley received around $6.5 million in a grant from the Wabash Valley Community Foundation.
The grant will go towards renovations and upgrades at the YMCA.
They are looking to expand the building towards the river, but as a second floor off the ground.
The initial plans have glass windows for visitors to view the river and Fairbanks Park, while enjoying their workout.
CEO of the YMCA, Ryan Penrod, said the expansion could fill a number of needs in the Terre Haute community.
“A need for childcare in our community”, Penrod said. “The YMCA believes we have the skill and capacity to be able to address that need, so we want to be able to fill that space. We also believe that improving the quality of life and health of our community is of vital importance. We believe that if we have more space, we can serve more people and offer more programs to provide those opportunities for people.”
Penrod said this is just an initial plan and nothing is final yet.
The YMCA is continuing to work with local partners, such as the Terre Haute Parks Department, to finalize plans for the space.
