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Completing our campaign will ensure a welcoming community space where all generations can play, move, and build lasting connections. Whether it’s a senior staying active in yoga, children enjoying recess, or families competing in weekend games, this center will strengthen community health and relationships for years to come.

YMCA Childcare and Community Center Expansion Project

The Washington County Family YMCA capital expansion project was launched to meet critical child care needs in Washington County and the surrounding area. This project includes the addition of a childcare facility and indoor recreation space at the current YMCA location in Salem, Indiana. The intended outcome and regional impact of this project is to provide affordable, high-quality child care, improving quality of life and economic stability as well as offer high quality indoor recreation opportunities in Washington County and the Our Southern Indiana region.

In accordance with Indiana Code 5-23-5, the Washington County Family YMCA invites any and all qualified parties to submit Proposals and Statements of Qualifications to provide design, construction, operations, management, maintenance, and financing for the childcare facility and indoor recreation space (the “YMCA Childcare and Community Center Expansion Project”) in the Washington County Family YMCA (“YMCA”).

Proposal/Statement of Qualifications must be submitted electronically in PDF format to Kristy Purlee, CEO, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. no later than 3:00 PM on October 14, 2025. No mailed or in-person submissions will be accepted.

Click here to view the Project RFP Information

Nurturing the potential of every child and teen. We believe that all kids deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve. That’s why, through the Y, millions of youth today are cultivating the values, skills and relationships that lead to positive behaviors, better health and educational achievement.

The Y brings families closer together, encourages good health and fosters connections through fitness, sports, fun and shared interests. As a result, youth, adults and families are receiving the support, guidance and resources needed to achieve greater health and well-being for their spirit, mind and body.

The Y is for everyone. That’s why we offer financial assistance to Washington County residents who cannot afford the full cost of our programs and services. Thankfully, the community recognizes the importance of this program and supports it by participating in fundraising efforts such as our annual support campaign.

The Washington County Family YMCA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit social services organization dedicated to Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility.

Washington County Family YMCA 1709 North Shelby Street | Salem, IN 47167 Telephone: 812-883-YMCA (9622)
info@wcfymca.org