(Des Moines) The Nishna Valley Family YMCA in Atlantic was awarded a Strengthening Communities Grant through the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs.
Strengthening Communities Grants provide support for organizations that strengthen communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The grants help cover costs associated with the renovation and maintenance of facility infrastructure at facilities in cities with fewer than 28,000 residents.
The Nishna Valley Family YMCA received $33,000 to transform underutilized areas of the building into useful program space that would fulfill two community needs: childcare space and expansion of its Healthy Living area, which helps current and future members live healthier and more productive lives.
