Serving over 4,000 households in multiple locations across Delaware County, Indiana, the YMCA of Muncie has supported families and people of all ages in the region through health, wellness, and social action since its inception in 1875. With an ever-spanning offering of programs for children, youth, and adults, the organization has left a lasting impact on generations of residents who call East Central Indiana home.
Eight years ago, the vision for a new YMCA took shape with a clear goal: consolidate existing Y facilities, expand outreach, and create a hub for connection, health, and education. The result was a 73,000-square-foot facility designed by Elevatus Architecture and built by Weigand Construction. This transformational facility integrates fitness, education, and healthcare, creating a vital resource for the community with a host of features such as:
At its core, the completed YMCA is a model of collaboration. Partnerships with Muncie Community Schools, IU Health, Open Door Health Services, and local workforce development organizations create impact beyond its walls. TeenWorks and the Muncie Area Career Center will utilize the space for workforce training, helping young adults develop skills for their futures.
Chad Zaucha, President and CEO of the Muncie YMCA, emphasized the facility’s broader purpose:
“This isn’t just a gym…this is a place where families grow stronger, individuals find the support they need, and the community thrives.”
Dr. Jeff Bird, President of IU Health East Central Region, says the facility is a transformative force for Muncie’s health and wellness landscape.
“I believe we will see measurable improvements in the health outcomes of East Central Indiana,” he says. “It’s been an honor to partner with an organization so deeply rooted in this community.”
The new YMCA of Muncie is well equipped to accomplish what the organization set out to do: bringing communities and households together with a people-first approach. By creating a place for wellness, both physical and mental, people throughout the region have somewhere to go to experience belonging, healing, and wholeness.
