{"id":3790,"date":"2025-10-16T20:33:01","date_gmt":"2025-10-16T20:33:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ymcala.org\/?p=3790"},"modified":"2025-10-20T21:14:11","modified_gmt":"2025-10-20T21:14:11","slug":"inglewood-family-ymca-capital-campaign-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ymcala.org\/hy\/inglewood-family-ymca-capital-campaign-event\/","title":{"rendered":"Inglewood Family YMCA Capital Campaign Event\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

On September 25th<\/sup> 2025 at Caroline Coleman Stadium, the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles, in partnership with the Inglewood Unified School District, unveiled a vision for a $40 million YMCA center in Inglewood poised to become a beacon of opportunity, health, and community connection. City leaders helped launch the campaign and celebrated the establishment of a vital community institution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This momentous occasion celebrates the return of the Inglewood YMCA, which served as a cornerstone of the community, fostering youth development and family wellness from 1941 until its closure in 2009. The new, planned $40 million facility represents a significant investment in equity and access for several communities. It is designed to meet the unique needs of residents across Inglewood, Hawthorne, and Lennox by providing high-quality, inclusive programs and much-needed recreational options, including aquatic and basketball facilities. The project aims to create a lasting legacy where families, students, and neighbors can gather, grow, and thrive as a Center for Community Well-Being. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cFor nearly seven decades, starting in 1941, the YMCA was a cornerstone in Inglewood. We are proud to re-establish this vital institution as a place where everyone belongs and can grow, give, and get involved, deeply rooted in the community’s history while investing in its future.\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

-Victor Dominguez, President & CEO, YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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DeAndre, High School Junior, Inglewood Resident and Crenshaw Family YMCA member from age 6.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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At the Inglewood Event, special guests from the City of Inglewood and Inglewood Unified School District shared their inspirational remarks for this future vision and for the communities of Inglewood.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

-Dr. James Morris, Inglewood Unified School District, County Administrator <\/p>\n\n\n\n

-Dr. Carliss McGhee, Inglewood Unified School District, Board Vice President <\/p>\n\n\n\n

-Mayor James T. Butts, City of Inglewood <\/p>\n\n\n\n

-Inglewood Unified School District Marching Band\u00a0and Pep Squad<\/p>\n\n\n\n

-John Semcken, YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles Board Member, Inglewood Task Force Chair <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We thank everyone who came to this event for their support, and to celebrate the vision for the Inglewood Family YMCA! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn more about the Inglewood Family YMCA Capital Campaign and how you can get involved at:\u00a0ymcaLA.org\/InglewoodCapital<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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