2 youth-serving clubs get makeover // Nearly $12 million is being poured into improvements to two institutions that offer services primarily to children and adults in Richmond’s African-American community: The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club in Church Hill and the Northside Family YMCA.
The Salvation Army is spending $6.8 million to expand and improve the youth-serving club that has been a fixture at 3701 R St. since 1971.
The club that daily serves 90 youths ages 6 to 18 is now operating out of nearby Franklin Military Academy as the facility undergoes a facelift that begin in January.
Expected to reopen by next January, the construction means “we’ll be able to impact more youths more often,” said Hugh Jones.
The work being undertaken by Markel/Eagle Partners includes a major improvement to the indoor pool so it can be used year-round. The improvements also will provide new technology learning centers, space for adult learning and civic events, an expanded fitness area, an improved gym, a new roof, a new elevator and a 10,000-square foot addition.
