Recognizing the urgent need for safe and reliable child care—a need that is the largest in the entire state of Nebraska—YWCA Grand Island has accelerated the initial phase of its "Building Brighter Futures" capital campaign.

This initial phase focuses on renovating the two existing smaller buildings (sometimes called 'portables') at 315 Wyandotte, the former Starr Elementary school. These upgraded buildings will permanently house the popular 'Almost Home' after-school program (serving children in grades Kindergarten through fifth).

“During the last year, we saw an increase in need of our school age programs,” stated Executive Director Amy Bennett. “To accommodate more families, we moved the Almost Home program to one of the modulars and the gym of the main building.  Our plan was to continue this way and renovate the modulars as part of the overall renovation project. Then we found families need school age care now, they cannot wait. We adjusted our plans to serve the families in our community immediately.”

YWCA Grand Island is thrilled to announce a significant contribution of $1 million from Hornady Manufacturing towards its “Building Brighter Futures” Capital Campaign. This pledge will name the new Child Development Center in honor of Marval Hornady, directly supporting the expansion of crucial childcare and community services.

The YWCA of Grand Island is excited to announce the launch of its “Building Brighter Futures” Capital Campaign. This ambitious campaign aims to raise $6 million to renovate the former Starr Elementary into a state-of-the-art facility that will serve as the new home for the YWCA of Grand Island and its critically-needed childcare center.