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YMCA of the Prairie serving Holdrege, Lexington, and Gothenburg areas of Nebraska

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DON SJOGREN COMMUNITY YMCA

1415 Broadway Street
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-4050
Holdrege

ORTHMAN COMMUNITY YMCA

1207 N Grant Street
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-1970

Lexington YMCA exterior

YMCA AT GOTHENBURG HEALTH

910 20th Street
Gothenburg, NE 69138
(308) 537-4022

Gothenburg

YMCA MISSION STORIES

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Growing, Learning, Belonging

Growing, Learning, Belonging

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July 29, 2026
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Mission Story
“Showing up for myself has made it that much easier to show up for others.” - Kasey Lamborn
Showing Up Changes Everything

Showing Up Changes Everything

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June 26, 2026
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Mission Story
A Welcome That Lasts Beyond the Workout

A Welcome That Lasts Beyond the Workout

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May 28, 2026
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Mission Story
Don Sjogren Community YMCA Welcomes Trevor Klingelhoefer as Sports Director

Don Sjogren Community YMCA Welcomes Trevor Klingelhoefer as Sports Director

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May 22, 2026
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Staff Updates
Building Community, One Piece at a Time

Building Community, One Piece at a Time

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April 27, 2026
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Mission Story
Partnering For A Healthier Lexington

Partnering For A Healthier Lexington

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March 26, 2026
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Mission Story

For a Better Us

The Y is a powerful association of men, women, and children joined together by a shared commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living, and fostering a sense of social responsibility.

We believe that lasting personal and social change can only come when we all work together to invest in our kids, health, and neighbors. That’s why at the Y, strengthening the community is our cause.

Every day, we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income, or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.

YMCA Mission: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

Because of You, We Can Do More

At the Y, we connect people to a greater sense of purpose—and to each other—to make our community stronger. Join us and discover what a gift it is to give.

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Because of You