What is Our Mission?
Challenge the legality of the transaction. Raise capital to compete. Activate our community in Ballantyne and beyond. Form a coalition of support. Build a viable business case of our own. Bring the community together through constructive engagement. Deliver an alternative solution to present to the Board by end of year.
Why Morrison matters
25 Years
This land was donated to the people of this community, who have donated their time, talent and treasure to make it a pillar of the community in Ballantyne.
14K Served
The Y is just now returning to pre-pandemic levels. Zip code 28277 is the fastest growing area in the state. This resource is vitally needed as this region explodes with demand for safe, comprehensive wellness outlets.
Convenient
Just as it was envisioned, this is the only YMCA in the district that is nested inside the residential zone. People can walk or ride bikes to get to the campus. Other solutions are distant and inconvenient.
Capacity
At peak times of the day the facilities here are crowded and heavily utilized. The same is true for Brace and Harris. There is zero chance those facilities can handle peak traffic overflow. Members will leave the YMCA.
Profitable
For 25 years Morrison has generated net positive surplus cash flow that has been re-allocated to fund other YMCA operating needs. Morrison is directly responsible for the sustainability of other YMCA facilities.
Affordable
Morrison serves the whole community, not just a select few. From affordable child care and senior wellness to youth sports and aquatics, thousands of local families rely on these programs every day. Closing the campus removes an irreplaceable lifeline for south Mecklenburg.
Morrison has been our home for 25 years, and we're not giving it up.
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