YMCA Closing Leaves Community in Need

The Jerry L. Garver YMCA on Columbus’s southeast side is closing — a blow to seniors and locals who relied on it for fitness and community. With crumbling infrastructure, dwindling membership, and no prior community input, the YMCA says it’s unsustainable. An 85-year-old resident now travels hours for workouts she once got nearby. City hopes to buy and renovate the building, but water damage makes that too costly. The YMCA is selling to the Columbus Housing Authority — could this spark a new beginning? Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7228066ca42a3bde