SPONSORED CONTENT YMCA built in 1969 as a modern, state-of-the-art "YMCA The Altru Family YMCA is celebrating 135 years of service in the Grand Forks community with a rich history dating back to March 26, 1886, when Family Center", boasting an "Olympic sized" swim- ming pool. It still serves as a hub of activity, offer- ing adult fitness, youth sports, aquatics, lifeguard and CPR training, child care, camps, and special- ized programs like Par- kinson Wellness, LIVES- TRONG' at the YMCA, and Med Fit. For over 170 years, the Y has evolved nationwide the CELEBRATES 135 YEARS IN GRAND FORKS originated (London, 1844) Programs For All Ages Volunteer Opportunities the YMCA was started through a collaboration of churches and lay mem- bers. Although the YMCA as an association to "pro- mote the moral welfare of young men," the organi- zation has evolved world- 135 Years wide as an important resource for men, women and children of all faiths, races, abilities, ages and incomes. The YMCA was housed in a few locations in Grand serve over 10,000 communities across the United Forks, most notably in a stately building on North States, and over 119 countries. A nonprofit like Fifth Street. The three story building included a no other, the Y connects people to their potential gymnasium, dormitory, swimming pool, bowling purpose and each other to deliver positive change. alley, and more. The efforts made by countless We are for "youth development, healthy living, Grand Forks area community and business lead- ers have guided the Y from the very beginning Read more about the Y at: www.gfymca.org or to the present day. Our current Y facility was YM.C Serving the Grand Forks Community and worldwide and is cred- ited for inventing swim lessons, basketball, vol- leyball and more. YMCAS LAND ADV www.gfymca.org Breaking ground for the new building - Art Tweet, Richard Leigh, Henry Havig, Gale Satrom, Robert Lander, Eugene LaVoy, H.T. Gustafson, Loyde Thompson, Robert Grosz. and social responsibility." www.ymca.net. SPONSORED CONTENT YMCA built in 1969 as a modern, state-of-the-art "YMCA The Altru Family YMCA is celebrating 135 years of service in the Grand Forks community with a rich history dating back to March 26, 1886, when Family Center", boasting an "Olympic sized" swim- ming pool. It still serves as a hub of activity, offer- ing adult fitness, youth sports, aquatics, lifeguard and CPR training, child care, camps, and special- ized programs like Par- kinson Wellness, LIVES- TRONG' at the YMCA, and Med Fit. For over 170 years, the Y has evolved nationwide the CELEBRATES 135 YEARS IN GRAND FORKS originated (London, 1844) Programs For All Ages Volunteer Opportunities the YMCA was started through a collaboration of churches and lay mem- bers. Although the YMCA as an association to "pro- mote the moral welfare of young men," the organi- zation has evolved world- 135 Years wide as an important resource for men, women and children of all faiths, races, abilities, ages and incomes. The YMCA was housed in a few locations in Grand serve over 10,000 communities across the United Forks, most notably in a stately building on North States, and over 119 countries. A nonprofit like Fifth Street. The three story building included a no other, the Y connects people to their potential gymnasium, dormitory, swimming pool, bowling purpose and each other to deliver positive change. alley, and more. The efforts made by countless We are for "youth development, healthy living, Grand Forks area community and business lead- ers have guided the Y from the very beginning Read more about the Y at: www.gfymca.org or to the present day. Our current Y facility was YM.C Serving the Grand Forks Community and worldwide and is cred- ited for inventing swim lessons, basketball, vol- leyball and more. YMCAS LAND ADV www.gfymca.org Breaking ground for the new building - Art Tweet, Richard Leigh, Henry Havig, Gale Satrom, Robert Lander, Eugene LaVoy, H.T. Gustafson, Loyde Thompson, Robert Grosz. and social responsibility." www.ymca.net.