Hutchinson, KS – September 15, 2025 – The Hutchinson YMCA was recently presented with a generous donation from Lowen Corporation, aimed at furthering the development of the new YMCA facility currently under construction. The new Hutchinson YMCA branch, encompassing 75,000 square feet, is poised to offer enhanced facilities and programs that will greatly benefit the community.
"The donation from Lowen Corporation is a tremendous help in meeting our fundraising goals," said David Foster, Executive Director for the Hutchinson YMCA. "We are grateful for their support which will play a crucial role in ensuring the successful completion of this much-needed facility."
Tracy Metzger, President of Lowen Corporation, stated, "On behalf of Lowen Corporation, our employees and the Lowen family, we are proud to support the Hutchinson YMCA and its mission to enhance community wellness. This donation reflects our company’s commitment to fostering positive change and providing resources that empower families and individuals in our community.”
“Lowen is proud of the long history we have with the YMCA in supporting their initiatives as well as from our many employees who are members there. Additionally, as part of our initiative to promote healthy lifestyles, we are pleased to offer our employees a YMCA membership discount, further emphasizing the importance of wellness both at work and home,” Metzger said.
Lowen Corporation’s commitment highlights their dedication to community development and enhances the local quality of life. Together with the support from other community partners, the Hutchinson YMCA aims to foster a vibrant, healthy environment for families and individuals.
For more information on how to support the Hutchinson YMCA and the ongoing capital campaign, please visit www.ymcawichita.org/hutchcampaign.
Lowen Corporation is a world-class provider of graphic solutions for branding, advertising, information and display, serving the most recognized commercial brands within its major operating divisions. Family owned and operated for over 75 years in Hutchinson, KS, Lowen has built a national reputation for dependability, quality of the highest standard and superior value for their customers.
As Lowen leadership looks to the future, they are committed to growing and evolving and proudly support local, state and national initiatives, including:
• The Kansas State Fair, HutchFest, and numerous local events.
• Hutchinson Community College and local school districts.
• Reno County Cancer Council, Hospice and Home Care of Reno County, TECH, Inc., and youth sports programs.
• Statewide initiatives like the Making Kansas Bus Tour
• National initiatives like the American Trucking Association’s Trucking Cares Foundation Fentanyl Awareness Truck Wrap Campaign.
• Customer initiatives like the Knight-Swift Charity Golf Classic in partnership with University of California Davis Children’s Hospital benefitting children with developmental challenges.
Support for these initiatives was recognized earlier in 2025 when Lowen was presented the Ad Astra Award by the Kansas Chamber of Commerce. The award recognizes a Kansas business for its unique contributions to the economic health and welfare of the state and exemplifies both business and civic excellence.
For more information, contact:
Darren Keller
V.P. Account Strategy
darrenk@lowen.com
www.lowen.com
620-665-2814