YMCA Buffalo Niagara closes Delaware Branch April 4 due to losses

The Delaware YMCA branch in Buffalo, built in 1927 and the oldest among the local YMCA locations, is set to close permanently on April 4 due to significant financial losses and high maintenance costs. YMCA Buffalo Niagara's President and CEO, John Ehrbar, emphasized the decision was difficult but necessary to strengthen their impact in the region. Current members will retain access to the other five YMCA facilities in the area, and employees at the Delaware branch will have the opportunity to continue their roles at different locations. This closure follows a previously halted expansion project in North Buffalo due to fundraising challenges. The organization reassured the community that it remains committed to providing programs and services in Buffalo despite the branch's closure. The Delaware YMCA will officially cease operations at 6 p.m. on April 4.