Buffalo, NY (WBEN) After nearly a century in North Buffalo, The Delaware YMCA will be closing its doors in two weeks.
The Board of Directors says the closure comes after years of significant financial losses and high levels of deferred maintenance costs.
"The YMCA has always been committed to evolving to meet the needs of our community," YMCA Buffalo Niagara President and CEO John Ehrbar said. "While the decision to close the Delaware Y is incredibly difficult, it allows us to focus on strengthening our impact in our region. We thank the community for their support over the years and look forward to continuing to serve Buffalo in new and meaningful ways."
Current members of the Delaware YMCA have full access to the other five YMCA wellness centers in the area, including the nearby Ken-Ton YMCA and William-Emslie YMCA. Employees at the Delaware YMCA will be given the opportunity to continue their roles at other YMCA locations.
The YMCA says it will continue to provide programs and services in the City of Buffalo, including before-and-after school child care, summer day camps, Fitness in the Parks, Y on the Fly, youth sports leagues, swim lessons, drowning prevention programs, and the YMCA Turkey Trot.
