Officials with the Community Foundations of Southwest Iowa report, on Tuesday, February 19th, Nishna Valley Family YMCA Executive Director Dan Haynes presented a $23,000 check to the Cass County Community Foundation for the YMCA’s permanent endowment fund held through the community foundation. The Nishna Valley Family YMCA Endowed Fund provides a permanent stream of support to further the local YMCA’s charitable mission. Endowment funds were collected and will be deposited into the Cass County Community Foundation’s pool of funds, managed by the Omaha Community Foundation. The funds are invested, so that the core balance is maintained for future growth and a percentage of the investment earnings is available annually for distribution to the YMCA to help further their programs and support operational needs.

The Nishna Valley Family YMCA and representatives from Camblin Mechanical presented a check to the Cass County Community Foundation for the YMCA’s permanent endowment fund. Pictured were (left to right) Nancy Nolte, Camblin Mechanical retiree Keith Nolte, Camblin Mechanical Vice President Randy Watts, Cass County Community Foundation – Iowa Foundations Director Stacey Goodman, Camblin Mechanical retiree Dean Finken, Carol Finken, and Nishna Valley Family YMCA Executive Director Dan Haynes. Not pictured: Camblin Mechanical retiree Dorleen Westering.

Haynes said “The Nishna Valley Family YMCA is grateful for our endowment fund donors and is pleased to place funds in the Cass County Community Foundation for investment and growth for a strong future for the YMCA.” The contribution was the result of the generosity of a number of donors. Nine thousand dollars of this donation was made possible through a special recognition program of Camblin Mechanical, whereby a $3,000 donation was made to the Nishna Valley Family YMCA Endowed Fund on behalf of three recent retirees.

Camblin Mechanical Vice President Randy Watts said “This is a very meaningful way to honor these employees’ service to Camblin Mechanical. Rather than purchasing an item to recognize those retiring, we are making an investment in the future of our YMCA in our employees’ names and leaving a lasting legacy.” Nick Hunt, Cass County Community Foundation Chairman, said “This generous contribution helps ensure that the Nishna Valley Family YMCA has long-term support to respond to unmet needs and opportunities to continue to serve our county for years to come.”

For additional information on donating or establishing an individual foundation/fund, please contact Stacey Goodman, Iowa Foundations Director, at 800-794-3458. Those with questions about the Nishna Valley Family YMCA Endowed Fund or the Heritage Club can call Dan Haynes, Nishna Valley Family YMCA Executive Director, at 712-243-3934.