A longtime fixture in the Coastal Bend has entered a new chapter, as the former YMCA of the Coastal Bend now operates independently as the Corpus Christi Community Center following financial challenges and a decision to separate from the national YMCA organization.
The transition comes after the national YMCA organization cited financial shortfalls from previous leadership. Local leaders say the separation allows them to focus more directly on the community’s specific needs while providing greater flexibility for people of all ages.
The newly independent facility will celebrate its transformation with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, Feb. 20, at 5 p.m. at 417 Upper Broadway. The public event will feature live music by Tony Graves, door prizes, and refreshments donated by LNF Distributors…