SIYMCA awarded grant in support of community sports complex

BATESVILLE, IN — The Southeastern Indiana YMCA has been awarded a $20,000 grant from First Financial Bank in partnership with CREA, LLC.

The funds will support the YMCA Community Sports Complex, which will include pickleball and basketball courts, lighting, a landscaped shelter, and a trailhead connecting with the City of Batesville’s trail system. The outdoor area will be free for all to enjoy.

“We are grateful to our friends at First Financial Bank/CREA, LLC for not only their generous contribution but also for their shared vision to strengthen the health and wellness of our community by eliminating barriers,” said Angie Harmeyer, Southeastern Indiana YMCA CEO. “This complex will bring people of all ages and socio-economic groups together with activities that are engaging and healthy for the body and mind, while also promoting family and community cohesion.”

(Southeastern Indiana YMCA press release)