It is the single largest grant made by the Hastings Community Foundation.

The HCF Grants Committee partnered with the Key Society to make a $150,000 gift to the Hastings Family YMCA’s “Building What Matters” campaign. The project includes a complete renovation and expansion of the 16th Street YMCA facility and the selling of their 18th Street location.

“The HCF went way above and beyond with their gift to our capital campaign,” said Troy Stickles, CEO of the Hastings Family YMCA. “It's humbling when organizations like the HCF stretch their gift beyond what they normally do, because it shows the value they see in our organization and our community as a whole. We are very grateful for their generosity.” In addition to being the largest grant from the Hastings Community Foundation, this represents the first time the HCF Grants Committee and Key Society combined their efforts.

"We knew this YMCA project was an important one for our community,” said Dan Peters, executive director of Hastings Community Foundation. “Our Grants Committee had been discussing this project when our Key Society committee said they also wanted to make a gift. With both groups involved, it reinforces just how excited we are by this project and what it means for the future of Hastings.”

The Hastings Community Foundation grants program is funded by an endowed fund. The Key Society is an annual giving club that makes philanthropic contributions to projects that better the quality of life in Hastings. While this is the largest gift made by the HCF, the foundation's support of the local YMCA is nothing new.

“The HCF and the Hastings Family YMCA have had a great working relationship for many years,” said Stickles. “They have been extremely supportive of the YMCA mission and our desire to help everyone participate in YMCA programs.”

The Hastings Community Foundation started Key Society in 2003. By combining resources, Key Society members create or grow projects that improve the quality of life in Hastings. Since the beginning, Key Society has contributed $455,000 to the growth of projects in our community. If you’re ready to join contact the HCF staff - or start your membership now by enrolling online or printing a brochure.