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Have you heard? Northumberland County is getting a new, state of the art YMCA facility! This page will provide the latest updates. Keep checking back to stay informed, and learn how you can participate.

YMCA appeals to Gov. Kaine for matching funds
As you well know the Northumberland Family YMCA is currently raising funds to provide the first full family YMCA facility in Northumberland County. The tough economic times have provided a unique opportunity for this fundraising effort. The Board of Management has submitted a request to Virginia Governor Tim Kaine, for matching funds of $1.5 million in stimulus funding. Through this request process, local volunteers have met with and gained the support from Delegate Albert Pollard, State Senator Richard Stuart and Congressman Rob Whitman. Learn more and learn how you can help!

Omega Protein invests in YMCA

Business community also provides support

When executives at Omega Protein in Reedville heard about the Northumberland Family YMCA’s plans for a new state of the art facility in Heathsville, they didn’t hesitate. The Houston-based company pledged $50,000 to the YMCA’s current $3.6 million Capital Campaign.

Both Jane Crowther, Senior Director, Refined Oils, at the Reedville plant and John Held, Executive Vice-president at Omega’s corporate headquarters in Houston, see the new YMCA in Northumberland as a huge bonus to a local business such as Omega Protein. Read more.

EVB steps up with YMCA gift

Business community also provides support

Since the Northumberland Family YMCA began raising funds for its new state of the art facility, many local citizens have stepped forward with generous contributions. But local businesses are proving themselves generous as well.

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Father honors sons with major YMCA gift

Gary and Sonny Withers honored

Northumberland County resident Earl Withers was looking for a fitting way to memorialize his two sons, Gary and Sonny Withers, when he heard about the Northumberland County Family YMCA’s Capital Campaign, with the goal of building a state of the art facility for county residents.

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Donors step up with $150,000 for YMCA Campaign

Campaign gains momentum

Two more individuals have stepped forward within recent days to make major financial pledges to the Northumberland Family YMCA’s Capital Campaign. The campaign has the goal of converting the present Northumberland High School Gym into a $3.6 million, 22-thousand square foot, full service facility.

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Northumberland couple makes major gift

YMCA Takes "Giant Step"

The Northumberland Family YMCA is getting closer to its financial goal, which will enable it to renovate the present Northumberland High School Gym into a 22-thousand square foot, full service facility. David and Carolyn Scarbrough of Heathsville have pledged a $75,000 unrestricted gift to go toward turning the gym and 16 surrounding acres into a state of the art YMCA campus.

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$75,000 pledge to name Child Watch Room

YMCA Takes "Giant Step"

The Northumberland Family YMCA has taken a giant step closer to realizing its new $3.6 million facility in Heathsville, with a generous gift from Kathy Wall Eskridge and Daniel A. Eskridge.

The Heathsville couple has pledged a gift of $75,000 to name the new facility’s Child Watch Room in memory of H. Ewing Wall, Jr.

(Read full story)

Northumberland YMCA plans $3.6 million facility

Signs 50 year lease with county

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A wide cross section of the Northumberland County community is joining forces to make a dream a reality – construction of a new, $3.6 million state of the art YMCA facility in Heathsville.

The Northumberland Family YMCA, a division of the Peninsula YMCA, has signed a 50 year lease with Northumberland County for the Northumberland County High School Gymnasium and 16 acres of adjacent property.

(Read full story)

Want To Get Involved?

The Northumberland Family YMCA is taking a huge step foreward? Want to take it with us.

We welcome your questions and participation. Contact Betty Hall and keep checking this page for updates on our progress.

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Omega Protein invests in YMCA
Business community also provides support
When executives at Omega Protein in Reedville heard about the Northumberland Family YMCA’s plans for a new state of the art facility in Heathsville, they didn’t hesitate. The Houston-based company pledged $50,000 to the YMCA’s current $3.6 million Capital Campaign. Both Jane Crowther, Senior Director, Refined Oils, at the Reedville plant and John Held, Executive Vice-president at Omega’s corporate headquarters in Houston, see the new YMCA in Northumberland as a huge bonus to a local business such as Omega Protein. Read more.

EVB steps up with YMCA gift
Business community also provides support
Since the Northumberland Family YMCA began raising funds for its new state of the art facility, many local citizens have stepped forward with generous contributions. But local businesses are proving themselves generous as well. Read full story

Father honors sons with major YMCA gift
Gary and Sonny Withers honored
Northumberland County resident Earl Withers was looking for a fitting way to memorialize his two sons, Gary and Sonny Withers, when he heard about the Northumberland County Family YMCA’s Capital Campaign, with the goal of building a state of the art facility for county residents. Read full story

Donors step up with $150,000 for YMCA Campaign
Campaign gains momentum
Two more individuals have stepped forward within recent days to make major financial pledges to the Northumberland Family YMCA’s Capital Campaign. The campaign has the goal of converting the present Northumberland High School Gym into a $3.6 million, 22-thousand square foot, full service facility. Read full story

Northumberland couple makes major gift
YMCA Takes "Giant Step"
The Northumberland Family YMCA is getting closer to its financial goal, which will enable it to renovate the present Northumberland High School Gym into a 22-thousand square foot, full service facility. David and Carolyn Scarbrough of Heathsville have pledged a $75,000 unrestricted gift to go toward turning the gym and 16 surrounding acres into a state of the art YMCA campus. (Read full story)

$75,000 pledge to name Child Watch Room
YMCA Takes "Giant Step"
The Northumberland Family YMCA has taken a giant step closer to realizing its new $3.6 million facility in Heathsville, with a generous gift from Kathy Wall Eskridge and Daniel A. Eskridge. The Heathsville couple has pledged a gift of $75,000 to name the new facility’s Child Watch Room in memory of H. Ewing Wall, Jr. (Read full story)

Northumberland YMCA plans $3.6 million facility
Signs 50 year lease with county	Click to see larger images.
A wide cross section of the Northumberland County community is joining forces to make a dream a reality – construction of a new, $3.6 million state of the art YMCA facility in Heathsville. The Northumberland Family YMCA, a division of the Peninsula YMCA, has signed a 50 year lease with Northumberland County for the Northumberland County High School Gymnasium and 16 acres of adjacent property. (Read full story)

Want To Get Involved?

The Northumberland Family YMCA is taking a huge step foreward? Want to take it with us. We welcome your questions and participation. Contact Betty Hall and keep checking this page for updates on our progress.