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in Harvey,Il was very instrumental to the growth and development of the youth in the south suburbs, they offered many different after school programs, Basketball leagues for both youth and adults, swimming lessons and a host of other activities. To enter they either had a small fee per day, or you could purchase an individual or family membership for the month or year. The YMCA in Harvey was a great place to learn fundamentals in different sports, a good academic study and tutorial environment and a great place to meet new friends. Now our youth of today are being deprived of the opportunity to experience the great summer programs as well as the after school programs that we had when we were growing up. The Y also kept many children out of mischief and gave us the an outlet to let off some of the daily stresses that the youth go through by giving them a positive and safe environment to learn not only how to perform well in sports, but it also taught us great social skills and how to interact with others. So anyone that can and will please like and share this to everyone you know that lives in the south suburban area or anyone that you think will be willing to help in the task of reopening the YMCA to the South Suburban Communities and our families. Thank you...
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August 26, 2018
I honestly never thought this would gain so much speed and it feels like people are finally realizing just how much we lost when those doors closed. Seeing everyone talk about the old basketball leagues and the swimming lessons really brings back so many memories for me and it makes me think we have a real shot at getting this place running again.
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Ppl in Harvey needs this establishment to have a place for kids to grow and learn
I enjoyed coming to Harvey YMCA to play basketball, swim and workout. It was definitely a safe haven for us growing up. I support the efforts to return this facility back into what it use to be.
The city of Harvey needs the ymca open for youths!
my son participated in activities here. it helped set a solid foundation
Love Harvey YMCA
Give our children a chance. Something to do
We need to open the Y back.
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Status: Closed — this petition is no longer accepting signatures.
Final supporters
in Harvey,Il was very instrumental to the growth and development of the youth in the south suburbs, they offered many different after school programs, Basketball leagues for both youth and adults, swimming lessons and a host of other activities. To enter they either had a small fee per day, or you could purchase an individual or family membership for the month or year. The YMCA in Harvey was a great place to learn fundamentals in different sports, a good academic study and tutorial environment and a great place to meet new friends. Now our youth of today are being deprived of the opportunity to experience the great summer programs as well as the after school programs that we had when we were growing up. The Y also kept many children out of mischief and gave us the an outlet to let off some of the daily stresses that the youth go through by giving them a positive and safe environment to learn not only how to perform well in sports, but it also taught us great social skills and how to interact with others. So anyone that can and will please like and share this to everyone you know that lives in the south suburban area or anyone that you think will be willing to help in the task of reopening the YMCA to the South Suburban Communities and our families. Thank you...
Updates
August 26, 2018
I honestly never thought this would gain so much speed and it feels like people are finally realizing just how much we lost when those doors closed. Seeing everyone talk about the old basketball leagues and the swimming lessons really brings back so many memories for me and it makes me think we have a real shot at getting this place running again.
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The Y was a refuge for so many of us when we were young and can be a safe place today(which is so very needed.) Not to mention the housing it provided to so many folks that may have been on the streets had it not been for that YMCA.
Ppl in Harvey needs this establishment to have a place for kids to grow and learn
I enjoyed coming to Harvey YMCA to play basketball, swim and workout. It was definitely a safe haven for us growing up. I support the efforts to return this facility back into what it use to be.
The city of Harvey needs the ymca open for youths!
my son participated in activities here. it helped set a solid foundation
Love Harvey YMCA
Give our children a chance. Something to do
We need to open the Y back.
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The Y was a refuge for so many of us when we were young and can be a safe place today(which is so very needed.) Not to mention the housing it provided to so many folks that may have been on the streets had it not been for that YMCA.