03/03/2026
Thanks to the team at Baton Rouge Area Foundation and AC A.C. Lewis YMCA for kind words! We are very proud of the work and outcome poured into this one for our community!
In the latest edition of Currents, "Making Waves in Mid City: The YMCA’s Modern Transformation" highlights how the Capital Area YMCA leveraged its Organization Fund at the Baton Rouge Area Foundation to bring a new 30,000 square foot A.C. Lewis branch to life in Mid City.
The story explores how the project builds on the Foster Drive location’s long standing legacy as a place for water, wellness, and connection, while creating new space for families, children, and community life to thrive. It also reflects the coordinated civic leadership behind the effort, including partnerships with Bearing Point Properties, Womack Builders, Coleman Partners Architects, and BRAF.
Read the full story in Currents to see how thoughtful partnerships turn vision into lasting impact.
📸 Pictured: YMCA CEO Sean Elliot and Board Chair Amy Province
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