ST. CLOUD, Minn.–St. Cloud Financial Credit Union said it will donate $420,000 to the St. Cloud Area Family YMCA to support the construction of a new state-of-the-art outdoor water park at the Y.
According to the organizations, the YMCA is currently in the planning stages for the water park project, which officials say will address a long-standing community need for outdoor aquatic recreation facilities.
The funding comes amid a final push to raise the remaining funds needed for the new outdoor aquatics center, the St. Paul Pioneer-Press reported.
Nearly $11 Million Raised
The Y has raised nearly $11 million over the past three years of the estimated $15 million needed. However, it still needs additional commitments to reach its total project goal and is facing a looming Labor Day deadline to avoid rising construction costs, the report stated.
“This commitment in support of the new outdoor water park is important to SCFCU because it is an investment into the future of St. Cloud and the surrounding communities we are proud to serve,” said SCFCU President and CEO Jed Meyer said in a statement. “Together, we can build a better tomorrow throughout the community, and we are proud to support the YMCA in that shared mission.”
Birthday Party Experiences”
As part of the partnership, SCFCU and the YMCA will also collaborate to provide birthday party experiences at the facility for children and families, the organizations said.
