HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson YMCA has launched a brick and paver campaign that allows community members to leave a permanent mark at the organization’s new facility, which remains on track to open in 2026.
The campaign offers personalized bricks for a $500 donation and engraved pavers for a $1,000 donation. The bricks and pavers will be incorporated into outdoor areas surrounding the new YMCA building at 20th and Lorraine streets.
“This is a great way to make your mark and leave a mark at our new facility,” said David Foster, executive director of the Hutchinson YMCA. “A paver is a $1,000 donation, and a brick is a $500 donation. If you’re interested, let us know. We have donor forms for bricks and pavers that you can fill out and be part of our new YMCA facility.”
Pledge cards are available at the current YMCA (716 E 13th Ave.) and can be completed at any time.
Construction on the new YMCA continues to progress, with the exterior of the building nearing completion and interior spaces beginning to take shape. Foster said crews are close to fully enclosing the structure, a milestone that will allow interior work to accelerate.
“Once the building is fully enclosed, you’ll really start to see things move quickly on the inside,” Foster said. “Interior walls, program areas and equipment layouts are becoming more defined.”
After exterior fencing is removed, Foster said the size and design of the building will be more apparent, particularly the extensive use of glass along the exterior. The design is expected to be especially striking at night because of exterior lighting and the glass frontage.
The new YMCA will feature an indoor family pool, lap pool and splash-pad-style water features, along with fitness areas, gymnasiums and flexible program space.
As construction continues, the YMCA is also offering new membership promotions tied to the new year. From Dec. 26 through Jan. 12, new members can join with no $75 joining fee and no prorated monthly dues. A second promotion, running Jan. 13 through Jan. 31, also waives the joining fee. Income-based financial assistance remains available.
Foster said YMCA membership has continued to trend upward, with November recording the second-highest membership total of the year, trailing only midsummer levels. He credited the growth to expanded programming and strong participation in youth sports, gymnastics, swim lessons and fitness classes.
The opening of the new facility will coincide with a milestone year for the organization. In 2026, the YMCA will celebrate 150 years of service in Hutchinson.