We hold Nebraska’s deepest deficit—1,500 spaces missing. Parents who can’t find affordable, high‑quality care leave the workforce; businesses lose momentum; children miss critical early‑learning milestones. Our current center is capped at 115 seats and turns families away each week. If we do nothing, the gap widens and multigenerational poverty deepens.
31% of Nebraska parents with children under five have left a job because they couldn’t find affordable care. —We Care for Kids Survey 2023
Transform an old building into a modern, new YWCA
Building Brighter Futures will transform the former Starr/Wyandotte school into a purpose‑built hub that:
Total project cost: $6.5 million. Lead gifts have launched us; now the community can carry the vision home.
This building was built in 1980. It needs new HVAC, permanent walls, child‑sized restrooms, a commercial kitchen, security systems, and ADA upgrades to meet today’s childcare licensing standards.
As soon as we reach 4 million in commitments, construction will begin.
Yes. Multi‑year pledges up to three years help us plan cash flow and still count toward our campaign goal.
YWCA Grand Island is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. All donations are tax‑deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Gifts of $3,000+ receive an engraved Learning Leaf. Larger gifts offer naming opportunities for classrooms, playgrounds, and program spaces—ask our development team for details.