Press Release: 

 

Stamford YMCA to Permanently Close

February 16, 2024 – After serving the Stamford, CT community since 1868 the Stamford YMCA Board of Directors announced the YMCA Operations at 10 Bell St will be closing no later than March 31, 2024.

After-effects of the pandemic, reduced membership, and declining public funds for after school care proved to be a combination of obstacles too great for the YMCA Stamford to continue operations.

“We'd like to thank all our members, donors, and employees for their devoted sponsorship of the YMCA over all these years,” according to Paul Macari, YMCA Board Chair.

The pool will shut down immediately and other services will be closing over the coming weeks.

“We have been a proud member of the Stamford community for over 150 years. Unfortunately, as a result of declining revenues and escalating expenses it was a clear decision that the operations were financially unsustainable,” says Peter Wieland, YMCA Board Treasurer.

Members are being reached out to in separate communications with specific guidance regarding their monthly membership withdrawal.

February 26, 2024

 

To Our Members,

We're excited to share some important updates regarding the closure of the Stamford Family YMCA and the transition of memberships.

As mentioned, the Stamford Family YMCA will close its doors on March 31, 2024. We've been working hard behind the scenes to ensure you can easily continue your fitness journey. We're thrilled to announce that the following Fairfield County YMCAs have graciously agreed to honor the Stamford membership rates for three months.

To take advantage of this opportunity, sign up at one of the following YMCAs by April 30:

Darien YMCA | https://darien-ymca.org/ | 2420 Post Rd. Darien

Greenwich YMCA | https://www.greenwichymca.org |50 East Putnam Avenue, Greenwich

Riverbrook Regional YMCA (Wilton) | https://wiltonymca.org/ | 404 Danbury Road, Wilton

New Canaan YMCA | https://newcanaanymca.org | 564 South Avenue, New Canaan

Westport YMCA Note, due to zoning regulations and restrictions on parking the Westport YCMA will only be able to accommodate memberships through May 23. | https://westporty.org/ | 14 Allen Raymond Lane, Westport

Additionally, financial aid will be available after the initial three-month period.

This means you can easily continue your fitness journey at one of these locations. Additionally, financial aid will be available for those who qualify after the initial three-month period.

We understand this transition may raise questions and are here to help. If you have any concerns or need assistance transferring your membership, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Thank you for your continued support and understanding during this time of change. We appreciate your loyalty to the Stamford Family YMCA and look forward to welcoming you to one of the Fairfield County YMCAs

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