Write a Letter. Share Your Morrison Story.

Morrison YMCA means something different to everyone—a child’s first swim lesson, a friendship, support during a difficult season or a place where you belong.

Those experiences deserve to be heard by the people making decisions about Morrison’s future.

Coalition member Pat recently wrote to the YMCA Board Chair. Watch her video, then join her by writing your own letter to the CEO, Board Chair or individual Board members.

What should I write?

Introduce yourself and explain your connection to Morrison. Share a specific experience and describe what losing Morrison would mean for you, your family or the community.

State your opposition to the sale and ask leadership to pause, listen to the community and seriously consider alternatives that preserve Morrison.

Keep your letter personal, respectful and focused on your own experience. A few heartfelt paragraphs are enough.

Need help getting started? Use our template as a guide and make it your own.

Where should I send it?

Please send all letters to the YMCA Association Office at Dowd YMCA. Address your envelope to the person you are writing:

Use this office address for every recipient, not their workplaces.

You may write one letter to the CEO and Board collectively or send individually addressed letters to selected leaders at the same office address.

Priority recipients

• Jeff Brown — Chair, Board of Directors

• Sue Glass — President and CEO

Board members

• Bailey Patrick

• Crawford Pounds

• Crystal Liles

• Derick Close

• Derrick Davis

• Diane Morais

• Freda Lester

• Hank Flint

• Justin Rutledge

• Katie Aittola

• Ken Burton

• Michael Smith

• Mike Desmond

• Nancy McNelis

• Pete Lash

• Robert Johnson

• Shawn Heath

• Tanya Clark-Robinson

• Tasman Allen

• Tim Miller

• Tracey Chaffin

Include your name and return address and sign your letter before mailing.

Your story matters. Thank you for helping our community be heard.