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YMCA came to North America in 1851. Today there are more than 2,500 YMCAs serving 20 million kids, adults and seniors.</p> <p>1944</p> <p>The City of Worthington and the YMCA became partners to create the first YMCA. The first home was the former Union Congregational Church. Founders included E.O. Olson, Harry Rickers, V.M. Vance, John L. Olson, Henry Hagge, R.W. Lowry, C.E. Stower and Alvin Graf.</p> <p>1953</p> <p>The YMCA moved to the Old Armory. Built in 1910, many improvements and changes were made to build a gym, handball court, physical fitness area and offices.</p> <p>1964</p> <p>A $235,000 capital campaign built the swimming pool addition.</p> <p>1981</p> <p>$894,000 was raised to construct a new gymnasium and fitness center. 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YMCA came to North America in 1851. Today there are more than 2,500 YMCAs serving 20 million kids, adults and seniors.</p> <p>1944</p> <p>The City of Worthington and the YMCA became partners to create the first YMCA. The first home was the former Union Congregational Church. Founders included E.O. Olson, Harry Rickers, V.M. Vance, John L. Olson, Henry Hagge, R.W. Lowry, C.E. Stower and Alvin Graf.</p> <p>1953</p> <p>The YMCA moved to the Old Armory. Built in 1910, many improvements and changes were made to build a gym, handball court, physical fitness area and offices.</p> <p>1964</p> <p>A $235,000 capital campaign built the swimming pool addition.</p> <p>1981</p> <p>$894,000 was raised to construct a new gymnasium and fitness center. 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A Heritage of Service
The YMCA originated in 1844 in London, England. YMCA came to North America in 1851. Today there are more than 2,500 YMCAs serving 20 million kids, adults and seniors.
1944
The City of Worthington and the YMCA became partners to create the first YMCA. The first home was the former Union Congregational Church. Founders included E.O. Olson, Harry Rickers, V.M. Vance, John L. Olson, Henry Hagge, R.W. Lowry, C.E. Stower and Alvin Graf.
1953
The YMCA moved to the Old Armory. Built in 1910, many improvements and changes were made to build a gym, handball court, physical fitness area and offices.
1964
A $235,000 capital campaign built the swimming pool addition.
1981
$894,000 was raised to construct a new gymnasium and fitness center. Also, renovation of the “Old Armory” area and exterior of the YMCA was completed.
1987
A campaign for $460,000 was completed for lobby and entry improvements.
2009
The Y opened its doors at its current location on the Minnesota West Community and Technical College Campus, in Worthington, MN.
This new 45,000 sq ft new facility is home to many new members and hosts a vast variety of programming for the entire family for the entire Worthington Area Community
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YMCA came to North America in 1851. Today there are more than 2,500 YMCAs serving 20 million kids, adults and seniors.</p> <p>1944</p> <p>The City of Worthington and the YMCA became partners to create the first YMCA. The first home was the former Union Congregational Church. Founders included E.O. Olson, Harry Rickers, V.M. Vance, John L. Olson, Henry Hagge, R.W. Lowry, C.E. Stower and Alvin Graf.</p> <p>1953</p> <p>The YMCA moved to the Old Armory. Built in 1910, many improvements and changes were made to build a gym, handball court, physical fitness area and offices.</p> <p>1964</p> <p>A $235,000 capital campaign built the swimming pool addition.</p> <p>1981</p> <p>$894,000 was raised to construct a new gymnasium and fitness center. 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YMCA came to North America in 1851. Today there are more than 2,500 YMCAs serving 20 million kids, adults and seniors.</p> <p>1944</p> <p>The City of Worthington and the YMCA became partners to create the first YMCA. The first home was the former Union Congregational Church. Founders included E.O. Olson, Harry Rickers, V.M. Vance, John L. Olson, Henry Hagge, R.W. Lowry, C.E. Stower and Alvin Graf.</p> <p>1953</p> <p>The YMCA moved to the Old Armory. Built in 1910, many improvements and changes were made to build a gym, handball court, physical fitness area and offices.</p> <p>1964</p> <p>A $235,000 capital campaign built the swimming pool addition.</p> <p>1981</p> <p>$894,000 was raised to construct a new gymnasium and fitness center. 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YMCA came to North America in 1851. Today there are more than 2,500 YMCAs serving 20 million kids, adults and seniors.</p> <p>1944</p> <p>The City of Worthington and the YMCA became partners to create the first YMCA. The first home was the former Union Congregational Church. Founders included E.O. Olson, Harry Rickers, V.M. Vance, John L. Olson, Henry Hagge, R.W. Lowry, C.E. Stower and Alvin Graf.</p> <p>1953</p> <p>The YMCA moved to the Old Armory. Built in 1910, many improvements and changes were made to build a gym, handball court, physical fitness area and offices.</p> <p>1964</p> <p>A $235,000 capital campaign built the swimming pool addition.</p> <p>1981</p> <p>$894,000 was raised to construct a new gymnasium and fitness center. 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YMCA came to North America in 1851. Today there are more than 2,500 YMCAs serving 20 million kids, adults and seniors.</p> <p>1944</p> <p>The City of Worthington and the YMCA became partners to create the first YMCA. The first home was the former Union Congregational Church. Founders included E.O. Olson, Harry Rickers, V.M. Vance, John L. Olson, Henry Hagge, R.W. Lowry, C.E. Stower and Alvin Graf.</p> <p>1953</p> <p>The YMCA moved to the Old Armory. Built in 1910, many improvements and changes were made to build a gym, handball court, physical fitness area and offices.</p> <p>1964</p> <p>A $235,000 capital campaign built the swimming pool addition.</p> <p>1981</p> <p>$894,000 was raised to construct a new gymnasium and fitness center. 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YMCA came to North America in 1851. Today there are more than 2,500 YMCAs serving 20 million kids, adults and seniors.</p> <p>1944</p> <p>The City of Worthington and the YMCA became partners to create the first YMCA. The first home was the former Union Congregational Church. Founders included E.O. Olson, Harry Rickers, V.M. Vance, John L. Olson, Henry Hagge, R.W. Lowry, C.E. Stower and Alvin Graf.</p> <p>1953</p> <p>The YMCA moved to the Old Armory. Built in 1910, many improvements and changes were made to build a gym, handball court, physical fitness area and offices.</p> <p>1964</p> <p>A $235,000 capital campaign built the swimming pool addition.</p> <p>1981</p> <p>$894,000 was raised to construct a new gymnasium and fitness center. 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YMCA came to North America in 1851. Today there are more than 2,500 YMCAs serving 20 million kids, adults and seniors.</p> <p>1944</p> <p>The City of Worthington and the YMCA became partners to create the first YMCA. The first home was the former Union Congregational Church. Founders included E.O. Olson, Harry Rickers, V.M. Vance, John L. Olson, Henry Hagge, R.W. Lowry, C.E. Stower and Alvin Graf.</p> <p>1953</p> <p>The YMCA moved to the Old Armory. Built in 1910, many improvements and changes were made to build a gym, handball court, physical fitness area and offices.</p> <p>1964</p> <p>A $235,000 capital campaign built the swimming pool addition.</p> <p>1981</p> <p>$894,000 was raised to construct a new gymnasium and fitness center. 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YMCA came to North America in 1851. Today there are more than 2,500 YMCAs serving 20 million kids, adults and seniors.</p> <p>1944</p> <p>The City of Worthington and the YMCA became partners to create the first YMCA. The first home was the former Union Congregational Church. Founders included E.O. Olson, Harry Rickers, V.M. Vance, John L. Olson, Henry Hagge, R.W. Lowry, C.E. Stower and Alvin Graf.</p> <p>1953</p> <p>The YMCA moved to the Old Armory. Built in 1910, many improvements and changes were made to build a gym, handball court, physical fitness area and offices.</p> <p>1964</p> <p>A $235,000 capital campaign built the swimming pool addition.</p> <p>1981</p> <p>$894,000 was raised to construct a new gymnasium and fitness center. 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YMCA came to North America in 1851. Today there are more than 2,500 YMCAs serving 20 million kids, adults and seniors.</p> <p>1944</p> <p>The City of Worthington and the YMCA became partners to create the first YMCA. The first home was the former Union Congregational Church. Founders included E.O. Olson, Harry Rickers, V.M. Vance, John L. Olson, Henry Hagge, R.W. Lowry, C.E. Stower and Alvin Graf.</p> <p>1953</p> <p>The YMCA moved to the Old Armory. Built in 1910, many improvements and changes were made to build a gym, handball court, physical fitness area and offices.</p> <p>1964</p> <p>A $235,000 capital campaign built the swimming pool addition.</p> <p>1981</p> <p>$894,000 was raised to construct a new gymnasium and fitness center. Also, renovation of the “Old Armory” area and exterior of the YMCA was completed.</p> <p>1987</p> <p>A campaign for $460,000 was completed for lobby and entry improvements.</p> <p>2009</p> <p>The Y opened its doors at its current location on the Minnesota West Community and Technical College Campus, in Worthington, MN.</p> <p>This new 45,000 sq ft new facility is home to many new members and hosts a vast variety of programming for the entire family for the entire Worthington Area Community</p> </div> <div class="reportthis" style="margin-bottom: 20px;"> <form method="post" action="/worthington-mn/report/place/worthington-area-ymca-worthington-mn.html"> <button type="submit" class="btn btnregister pull-right" style="margin-bottom: 10px;">Flag This Place</button> </form> </div> <div class="report_button_message">Please use "Flag This Place" to alert us about content that is inappropriate or needs immediate attention. 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