THE HISTORY OF OUR YMCA

In the early 1940's the Wiscassett Mills Association began reviewing opportunities to open a recreational facility for the people of Stanly County.  After much research, the association decided to build and open a YMCA because of the Christian values of the organization.

On July 16, 1950, the Wiscassett Memorial YMCA officially opened.  Below are a few milestones the organization has reached throughout its 60 + years of operation:

• In 1963, the Y opened the first indoor swimming pool in the region.

• In 1984, the Y was gifted to the community and the Stanly County Family YMCA was formed.

• In 1988 the first Y Capital Campaign was conducted under the leadership of C.B. Crook, Jr. and over $5,000,000 was raised.

• In 1990, the Y conducted its first renovation with the demolition of the basement.

• In 1991, the Stanly County Family YMCA gave away approximately $24,000 in financial assistance.

• In 1994, the Y Pavilion was renovated and expanded to meet the growing needs of the Y and the community.

• In 1997, the warm water pool capital campaign began under the leadership of C.B. Crook, Jr.

• In 1997, a new Fitness Training Center was established with new fitness, cardiovascular, and training equipment served cardiac rehab patients, adults, youth, and families.

• In 1998, the Stanly Regional Medical Center Cardiac Rehab Program relocated to the Y.

• In 1999, the warm water pool capital campaign came to an end with a total of $2,250,000 raised to build a warm water pool. 

• In 1999, the Y held its Grand Opening of the Kean-Hartquist Therapy Center.

• In 2005, the third capital campaign was held to renovate the Y facility.  The campaign was led, once again, by C.B. Crook, Jr. and raised over $750,000.

• In 2007, the Y collaborated with the Albemarle Rotary Club and Push America to install an All Children's Playground in the Cannon Memorial YMCA Park.

• In the fall of 2008, the Albemarle Rotary Club collaborated with the Y to build a handicapped accessible restroom in the YMCA Park.  In February 2009, the facility was opened to the public.

• Summer of 2011, Stanly Regional Medical Center established a pulmonary rehab program at the Y.

• In the spring of 2012, the Stanly County Family YMCA was awarded a grant from the LIVESTRONG Foundation to establish a LIVESTRONG at the YMCA program.  SCFY became one of 108 Ys to offer this program to local cancer survivors.

• In May 2012, the Y received a $25,000 grant from the Alcoa Foundation to support the 2nd Grade Learn to Swim program.  Future plans are to expand the program to 100% of the elementary schools in Stanly County.