Carter Bank & Trust has donated $500,000 to the Martinsville-Henry County YMCA’s Transforming Community capital campaign, aimed at constructing the new Lester Family YMCA facility.
The donation will contribute to building a brand new, state-of-the-art facility that will provide enhanced health and wellness services, expanded youth and family programming, and upgraded spaces to meet the evolving needs of the community and reinforces the bank’s commitment to creating opportunities for more people to prosper.
“Our commitment to helping people live life to the fullest aligns perfectly with the Martinsville-Henry County YMCA’s dedication to giving people of all walks of life the opportunity to reach their full potential,” Carter Bank CEO Litz Van Dyke said. “By supporting the new facility, we’re not making an investment in the building, we’re making an investment into our community and increasing opportunities for people in Martinsville and Henry County to prosper.”
Carter Bank’s financial support builds upon a long history of supporting the YMCA.
“We are fortunate to have organizations like Carter Bank here in Martinsville that believe in improving the quality of life for the people in our community,” Brad Kinkema, Martinsville-Henry County YMCA Executive Director said. “We are grateful for this donation as it represents a critical investment in the future of our YMCA and the thousands of individuals who rely on our services and participate in our programs that promote mental and physical wellness, personal development, and social connections.”
The Lester Family YMCA building will be located on a seven-acre site near the intersection of Memorial Boulevard and Fayette Street, in Martinsville. The new facility will include a large fitness center, three full-court gymnasiums, indoor aquatic center, indoor elevated walking track and group exercise spaces. The Early Learning Center, community rooms and outdoor amenities also will be included.
To learn more about plans for the new YMCA, call Kinkema at 276-632-6427 or email him at brad@martinsvilleymca.com.
