St. Mary’s Bank, the nation’s first credit union, has announced a $15,000 gift to the Granite YMCA’s “Where Lives Change” Capital Campaign.
 
“Through the years, the ‘Y’ has served generations of Manchester youth and their families, and we’re pleased to help this wonderful organization continue to improve its programs and services,” said Ronald H. Covey, Jr., St. Mary’s Bank President and CEO.
 
Granite YMCA (formerly the YMCA of Greater Manchester) serves more than 25,000 citizens in more than 20 communities in southern New Hampshire. It includes YMCA’s of Downtown Manchester, Londonderry, Strafford County and Seacoast, as well as the Allard Center in Goffstown and Camps Mi-Te-Na and Foss.
 
The capital campaign will raise $2.8 million, with the majority of the funds raised used to renovate the Granite YMCA‘s branch in downtown Manchester and add a new Center for Youth and Teen Leadership at the Allard Center in Goffstown.
 
Money will also be used to add cabins and improvements at its resident camps, Mi-Te-Na and Foss, and the Half Moon day camp in Goffstown.
“Our thanks go to St. Mary’s Bank, an institution that has always emphasized the importance of community and public service,” said Hal Jordan, President and CEO of Granite YMCA. “This gift will make a real difference in the lives of many people who rely on our programs in the areas of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.”