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COMMUNITY CAMPAIGN UNDERWAY

The YMCA of Greater Rochester is proud to announce an exciting way for YMCA members and the community to be involved in the next chapter of the Y’s story in Canandaigua.

Mickey Sands Child Care Center

MICKEY SANDS CHILD CARE CENTER

The Mickey Sands Child Care Center is excited to open its doors this fall and serve the Canandaigua community. 

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SEE CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS

See the progress on the construction of the new Sands Family YMCA. Check back as new pictures are added frequently.

Getting to Know the Sands Family YMCA

GET TO KNOW THE SANDS FAMILY YMCA

The new 75,000-square-foot facility, will allow the YMCA to fully realize its mission-critical potential of serving individuals of all ages and stages of life.

DONATION AND FUNDING RECOGNITION

We are grateful for all of those who have supported and continue to support the Sands Family YMCA. Learn more about some of those contributions:

SANDS FAMILY FOUNDATION TO SUPPORT NEW CANANDAIGUA YMCA

The YMCA is pleased to announce its plans to build a new facility thanks to a historic $13.5 million gift from the Sands Family Foundation. The gift represents $12 million for the construction of the new Y, with a generous 2:1 match for fundraising purposes, and up to $1.5 million in operational support.

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SANDS FAMILY FOUNDATION TO RECEIVE $1 MILLION IN CONGRESSIONAL FUNDING

We are beyond grateful for the leadership from New York State Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand leadership in delivering funding through the recently-announced Federal Spending Package. This funding will support our Sands Family YMCA.

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$1 MILLION GIFT NAMES AQUATIC CENTER AT SANDS FAMILY YMCA

The YMCA of Greater Rochester is proud to announce the naming of the aquatic center at the Sands Family YMCA. With a gift of $1 million from businessman and philanthropist Brian F. Prince, the center will be named the Prince Aquatic Center.

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CANANDAIGUA NATIONAL BANK & TRUST TO NAME THE CNB MIDWAY: ADVENTURE CENTER AND CHILD WATCH

The YMCA of Greater Rochester is proud to announce a partnership with Canandaigua National Bank & Trust to name the CNB Midway: Adventure Center and Child Watch at the Sands Family YMCA. Both of these spaces will be central in serving families and pay homage to a local icon – Roseland Park.

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