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Aurora Family YMCA Endowment Fund
(Established 1991)
Aurora Family YMCA
The Aurora Family YMCA, established in 1869, is the second oldest YMCA in the State of Illinois.
The first meeting of the Aurora YMCA was held on South Broadway in downtown Aurora (later the Sencenbaugh building) at the office of David Iliff, Justice of the Peace.
Within a few months, plans were made to construct a facility on the island in downtown Aurora. The building opened in 1871 and was located on the north side of Fox Street on a lot donated by Joseph G. Stolp.
In 1908, a new YMCA was constructed at the southeast corner of Fox (now East Downer Place) and LaSalle Streets.
In 1958, the organization relocated to a new facility at the corner of Garfield Avenue and View Street. Today, the YMCA offices and a day care center are located at the facility.
The Aurora Family YMCA focuses on addressing pressing needs in the community such as day care, swim lessons, camp experiences, after-school programs and technological education.
The organization remains committed to its promise to serve all children and families without regard to financial ability.
Aurora Family YMCA Endowment Fund
If you would prefer to make your contribution by check or money order,
please print out our contribution form .
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