Crown Point Community Foundation

Second stop on the Southlake YMCA of Crossroads YMCA Association Bus Tour….

The Gary YMCA at Tolleston Opportunity Campus!!!

🚨Transformational!! Coming in September 2026!! 🤯

While we weren’t allowed to take any pics of the 92,000 sq foot collaboration between the Crossroads YMCA and Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana…

What we can share is

this IS…

A Vision for Long-Term Impact!!

And it’s just not a short-term project—it is a long-term investment in the future of Gary, Indiana.

The Campus will help reduce crime rates by providing safe, productive activities for youth, improve health outcomes by increasing access to�wellness programs, and strengthen families by offering resources that address their unique needs.
�In the next five to ten years, we envision a Gary where children graduate at higher rates, families live healthier lives, and the community�flourishes economically and socially. The Tolleston Opportunity Campus will be a central part of this transformation, providing a place where hope turns into action and dreams become reality.

Project Details
The Tolleston Opportunity Campus will be a state-of-the-art facility that addresses the community’s most pressing needs through a wide range of programs and services. Designed with input from local residents, community leaders, and strategic partners, the Campus will be a cornerstone of positive change in Gary, Indiana.

Facility Features:
* A multi-purpose gymnasium for sports, fitness classes, and community events
* Classrooms and meeting spaces for educational workshops, job training, and youth programs
* A dedicated wellness center offering fitness equipment, group exercise classes, and wellness coaching
* A child development center providing high-quality early childhood education and after school care
* A teaching kitchen for nutrition education and healthy cooking classes
* Outdoor recreational spaces, including playgrounds and sports fields
* Community gathering spaces to foster social connections

And words can’t even express what’s in store for the deserving Gary community … so check out the renderings to see it for yourself!! (Link will be in the comments!)