Tuesday, July 30, 2019

Shiawassee Family YMCA

515 W. Main St. Owosso, MI 48867
Phone: 989-725-1581

The Shiawassee Family YMCA was started in Owosso, Michigan in 1947.  They have served their community since 1955 at their present location at the Southwest corner of the intersection between M-52 and M-21. Over the years many members of the community have given sacrificially to assure a legacy at the YMCA. We were hosted on our visit by Laura Burroughs, the Executive Director of the Shiawassee Family YMCA.

Laura Burroughs, Executive Director of Shiawassee Family YMCA welcomes Augie to town.
The entrance to the Shiawassee Family YMCA near the intersection of M-21 and M-52.

Jonathan and I visited the Shiawassee Family YMCA (#4 of 49) on July 27, 2019. We were able to hand out gifts courtesy of Jack's Place for Autism Foundation and encourage children to register to win a stuffed Augie dog. We are taking "Augie" with us to every YMCA in Michigan.

Augie leaning on the plaque recognizing the 1948 gift of land by
Elmer and Mary Osborn in memory of their five sons who died in chidhood.

The Shiawassee Family YMCA has many innovative programs in it's 27,000 square feet of space, including soccer, basketball, and group exercise. Swimming classes are held at the Memorial Healthcare Woodard Station.

The treadmills overlook a beautiful part of Owosso. 

Camps: The Summer camping program is held at the 181 acre Camp Shiawassee in Bancroft, Michigan.  Individuals with disabilities are welcome to attend programs with their peers. 


Social Media: You can follow the Shiawassee Family YMCA at the following social media pages.
If you live in or around the Owosso area one of the best bargains would be to become members of the Shiawassee Family YMCA. Contact the membership service desk for financial assistance information.


Alan and Jonathan Stokes are members of the Oak Park YMCA at the YMCA of Metropolitan Lansing. They are partnering with Jack's Place for Autism Foundation and the YMCA's in Michigan to visit each YMCA and spread autism awareness across Michigan from 2019-2022.