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  Phone
  (402) 463-3139
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  Web
  www.hastingsymca.net

The Hastings YMCA believes in the power of building community through youth development, promoting healthy living, and encouraging social responsibility. They recognize the power of working together, with people of every age and background, to make life better for everyone in and around Hastings, Nebraska. Their success is measured by how well they engage the community in each of these areas of focus.

The Hastings Y has a rich history, which began in 1881, as one of the first YMCAs in the state of Nebraska. Their first location consisted of two upstairs rooms in downtown Hastings, and membership was open only to men. A two-story brick facility was built at 214 North Lincoln in 1885, and later renovated in 1925.

Women joined their ranks in the 1950s, paving the way for many new activities. The 16th Street location was opened in 1980, and in 2005, Hastings YMCA merged with Champions Sports & Recreation, and their 18th Street Y location was realized.

The Hastings Y has undergone enormous change throughout the years, but their mission of improving the quality of life in our community through good health, confident kids, and strong families remains the same.

They accomplish this through a wide variety of programs and activities devoted to youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. They believe good health is more than physical fitness; it is a careful balance of positive youth experiences, sports and recreation classes and programs designed to promote a healthy lifestyle, and plenty of opportunities to interact socially and become engaged in the community.

The Hastings Family YMCA has been an important organization in Hastings for more than 130 years. Though the YMCA has evolved over time to suit the needs of the people in the community, they maintain their strong belief in "partnership" with all entities in the community. By working together with a cooperative spirit, they make Hastings a great place for families to live, worship, work and call home.