Uptown Whittier YMCA gets $1.6 million for renovations

WHITTIER – Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (D-CA) last week delivered $1.66 million in federal funding she secured for the YMCA of Greater Whittier through the Consolidated Appropriations Act, which was signed by President Biden in March.

The funding will be used to make modifications to the Uptown Whittier Family YMCA Center to improve accessibility, safety and equity at the 40-year-old building.

“The YMCA of Greater Whittier has been serving our community and making lives better for over 100 years,” said Sánchez. “Modernizing the Uptown location, will help it continue to fulfill its mission by giving families and residents of all ages access to a first-class facility and community gathering place.”

“Our vision for the Uptown Y is simple yet powerful: everyone deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential,” said Curt Skotnicki, president and CEO of the YMCA of Greater Whittier. “By creating facilities comparable to those in affluent neighborhoods, we ensure that our residents have access to high-quality programs and services that can truly enhance their lives and futures.

“Our work remains unfinished. The transformation of the Uptown Y is an ongoing journey, and we are committed to ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential.”