The historic Wabash YMCA in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood received a grant totaling nearly $437,000 from the National Park Service to preserve the cultural landmark.
“The Harlem Globetrotters used to practice here,” said Patricia Abrams, former executive director of the Renaissance Collaborative. “… This was also where the African American publishers group started. It is also where African American studies with Carter G. Woodson started here as well. It has lots of historical significance to African Americans who know the history.”
Oji Eggleston, the Renaissance Collaborative’s current executive director, said the YMCA plans to use the grant to renovate the pool, locker rooms, historic mural and common areas “to bring the building up to par to set the tone for the next 20 years.”The work includes updating the transitional housing unit directly next door, which holds 100 units. The YMCA also has plans to update its industrial kitchen and provide more mental health resources.
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