Cargill donates $350,000 to help bring YMCA to WSU campus
"The Wichita Area YMCA and Cargill have worked together for many years to promote a healthier community," said Brian Sikes, president, Cargill Protein. "We're thrilled to provide funds that will help expand YMCA's reach to the Wichita State campus and support the university's efforts to strengthen the community by ensuring the region thrives."
WSU and the Greater Wichita YMCA announced earlier this year that discussions were underway to bring a YMCA to the University's Innovation Campus. The new Y would provide comprehensive health, wellness and education services on campus. In addition, it is anticipated to serve more than 22,000 students, faculty, staff, Innovation Campus workers and neighbors in the Fairmount community with key programs to help strengthen students and the underserved surrounding neighborhoods.
"The Innovation Campus is a natural place to continue the Cargill and YMCA partnership, because both of us are focused on using innovation to help people live better lives," said YMCA President Ronn McMahon. "Whether it's innovation for nutrition or innovation for helping kids to reach their fullest potential, it's about strengthening our community together."