Building a GREAT Future for Local Youth
During the summer of 2017, the board of directors, staff, and several champion volunteers kicked off a campaign to raise $6.5 million for a brand new Club facility in Detroit Lakes. The new facility will allow our Detroit Lakes Club to serve all of our members in one location and offer more activities for kids of all ages. The Club will continue providing quality programming in the areas of academic success, healthy lifestyles, and good character and citizenship - three essential keys to a great future that all kids deserve.
In June 2017, the Building a Great Future for Local Youth campaign began. Generosity from local and regional businesses, donors, and foundations has raised $6,200,000 to date. Our campaign goal is at 95%! We will raise the additional funds through continued asks and our Pave The Way To A Great Future opportunity.
Groundbreaking for our new facility took place on May 10, 2018. Construction began in earnest in August 2018. The nearly 100 year old facility, with additions built over time from the 60's to the early 2000's, was demolished in July. The 12,900 square foot building we operated in for so many years was no longer efficient or conducive to the impactful programs and services we provide. Our new facility of 29,650 square feet will be completed in July 2019, and will open August 28 with anticipation of serving 235 children. Our Grand Opening Celebration is set to take place August 22.
To learn more about our project, please browse our Building a Great Future case statement found HERE.
Gifts to our building campaign can be made online or mailed to:
Building a Great Future Campaign
P.O. Box 83
Detroit Lakes MN 56502
If you would like to discuss naming opportunities in our new facility, please contact us.
In June 2017, the Building a Great Future for Local Youth campaign began. Generosity from local and regional businesses, donors, and foundations has raised $6,200,000 to date. Our campaign goal is at 95%! We will raise the additional funds through continued asks and our Pave The Way To A Great Future opportunity.
Groundbreaking for our new facility took place on May 10, 2018. Construction began in earnest in August 2018. The nearly 100 year old facility, with additions built over time from the 60's to the early 2000's, was demolished in July. The 12,900 square foot building we operated in for so many years was no longer efficient or conducive to the impactful programs and services we provide. Our new facility of 29,650 square feet will be completed in July 2019, and will open August 28 with anticipation of serving 235 children. Our Grand Opening Celebration is set to take place August 22.
To learn more about our project, please browse our Building a Great Future case statement found HERE.
Gifts to our building campaign can be made online or mailed to:
Building a Great Future Campaign
P.O. Box 83
Detroit Lakes MN 56502
If you would like to discuss naming opportunities in our new facility, please contact us.
May 10, 2018 Groundbreaking Ceremony - from left: Brenda Houts, Mary Brenk, Rick Michaelson, Ken Foltz, Jim Kalberer, Ron Mueller, Brad Green, Mayor Matt Brenk, Cody Fursteneau, Jon Pratt, Patrick Petermann, Kelsey Klemm, Carrie Johnston, Therese Perro, Brittany Nordick, Justin Skarie, Randy Price, Gary Thompson.