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YMCA to open on the South Side near Mission San Jose

SAN ANTONIO — (brief)

Construction began for the new 14,000 square-foot YMCA located on the South Side of San Antonio. The two-story community center opens spring 2017.

Many South Side residents say they are excited about the amenities the YMCA will bring to their community, including a workout area, a kitchen to teach healthy eating classes, and multipurpose rooms.  

“It is going to be great,” said Teresa Brown, a South Side community member for over 10 years. “I will be able to use all the programs the YMCA will offer. I would definitely enjoy it.”

The center, located behind the Mission Branch Library, will be named the Harvey E. Najim Family. The City of San Antonio approved a bond of $2.5 million dollars and The Harvey E. Najim Family Foundation, amongst other private donors helped pay for the $5 million dollar YMCA  facility.
“The YMCA will bring many other options to keep our children busy with extracurricular activities,” said Irma Gutierrez, South Side resident.

Editor’s Note: The Mesquite will follow the construction of the YMCA and its impact on the South Side of San Antonio. Stay tuned. 

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Monica Reuter
Monica Reuter is currently a reporter for Jaguar Student Media and a senior at the Texas A&M University-San Antonio where she studies communications. Monica has also worked as a reporter for Palo Alto College's paper, "The Pulse" last fall. In addition, Monica has found a new hobby in photography after taking a class to help her sharpen her skills. She enjoys the outdoors, traveling, spending time with her family and taking lots of pictures.

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