Bucks YMCA Gets $2 Million From State For New Facilities

FAIRLESS HILLS, PA — The YMCA of Bucks County will be receiving a $2 million state grant to help pay for new facilities, including the one planned in Fairless Hills.

The Fairless Hills YMCA branch construction project is a 48,000 square foot complete renovation that will redesign the existing facility and include a swimming pool, gymnasium, welcome center, group exercise studios, classrooms, wellness center, and administrative offices.

Construction is expected to start in 2020.

The other project, a 25,000 square foot expansion at the Doylestown YMCA, is scheduled to get under way this year.

The state grant is through the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program, which is geared toward regional economic, cultural, civic, recreational and historical improvement projects.

"I supported the RACP grant request because the YMCA of Bucks County provides residents across our community the ability to grow as individuals and develop lasting connections with their neighbors ...," said state Sen. Steve Santarsiero. "This grant will allow the Doylestown and Fairless Hills facilities to expand upon the exceptional services our community has come to expect from Bucks YMCA staff and volunteers."

Zane Moore, president and CEO of YMCA of Bucks County, thanked Santarsiero and other Bucks County lawmakers for their support securing the grant.

"This grant will enable our Y to complete significant capital renovations ensuring we can continue to positively impact the health and wellness of our community and provide programs that benefit special populations," Moore said.

To learn more about RACP projects and grants, you may visit the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget website.