What an incredible night for our community! The Alexandria Area YMCA recently hosted our first-ever Impact Awards at Crooked Willow in Osakis, MN.
Together, we celebrated the extraordinary neighbors whose leadership and generosity power our mission. Thanks to your incredible support, we raised $37,718 to ensure financial status is never a barrier to belonging at our Y.
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Honoring Our 2026 Award Winners
This annual celebration honors the individuals and organizations making a lasting difference in the Alexandria area. Congratulations to this year's inspiring recipients:
2026 Legacy Member of the Year:
Denny Kalpin
2026 Volunteer of the Year:
George Crist
2026 Mission Impact Business Award:
Douglas Foundation
2026 Mission Impact Individual Award:
Brenton & Sally Smith
Plus, a Special YMCA Impact Story:
Help Us Keep the Momentum Going
Every single dollar raised at the Impact Awards directly fuels our community. You can help keep this life-changing momentum going for our neighbors by making a gift today.
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Save the Date for Next Year!
The Impact Awards are officially an annual tradition. We can't wait to celebrate with you again next spring.
- Date: Sunday, May 2, 2027
- Location: To Be Announced
Thank you for being the heart of our mission and making the Alexandria region a stronger, more connected place for all.