The South County Family YMCA, 12736 Southfork Road, last week celebrated the opening of a 950-square-foot addition.

The expansion is possible in part as a result of the YMCA’s $30 million “Building a Stronger, Healthier Community” capital fundraising campaign, which supports facility expansions throughout the YMCA of Greater St. Louis association and programs and services for children and teens in St. Louis’ urban-core communities, according to a YMCA news release.

“This is an exciting time for the YMCA of Greater St. Louis and for our South County Family YMCA,” Jeff Clay, executive director, stated in the release. “Our lobby expansion speaks volumes about the Y and what we stand for. We are more than a place to lift weights or run on the treadmill.

“We bring families together, encourage good health and foster connections through fitness, fun and shared interests.”

The South County Family YMCA engages an estimated 11,300 members of all ages who utilize the current 55,000-square-foot facility to learn, grow and thrive.

The South County Family YMCA broke ground on the expansion in August and thanks to favorable weather and quality work by area contractors, completed the project on schedule.

“No single organization in the Greater St. Louis area reaches more people — all income levels, races, religions and abilities — than the Y,” Clay stated. “Everything we do is designed to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve health and well-being and motivate people to support their neighbors and communities.”