YMCA of Metro LA launches $25 million campaign to rebuild Palisades-Malibu branch lost to wildfire

Last week, the YMCA announced a $25 million campaign to rebuild the Palisades-Malibu branch, a longtime hub for youth development, wellness and community connection, and is now making strong progress toward its goal.

“Community isn’t just about the homes we live in—it’s also about the places where we come together, where we build relationships, and where we watch our children grow,” said L.A. County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath (Third District). “The Palisades-Malibu YMCA has long been one of those beloved gathering spaces, and its loss after the fires remains deeply felt. Today’s launch is more than just a construction milestone, it’s a symbol of recovery, resilience and hope. I’m proud to invest in rebuilding the new Lowe Family YMCA and to stand with this community as we restore what was lost. This is a vital step toward healing and a powerful reminder that we will be back in community, together, soon.”

The YMCA plans to build a resilient, sustainable and expanded dual-campus facility on Via de la Paz and Simon Meadow. The Via de la Paz site will restore what was lost. The Simon Meadow facility will allow the YMCA to expand programming and serve more families with permanent indoor-outdoor space rooted in nature and community.

“Words cannot describe our gratitude to Supervisor Horvath and the Lowe Family for spearheading this gift to the community,” said Victor Dominguez, president and CEO of the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles. “As the Center for Community Well-Being with 28 centers across the L.A. region, we have always been a place where everyone belongs. Now we can ensure that the Palisades community members will once again be able to gather at their local Y, where everyone is invited to grow, give and get involved.” 

The newly combined campuses will be renamed the Lowe Family YMCA in honor of the Lowe family, longtime members who have pledged their support for the rebuilding effort. “The Palisades-Malibu YMCA has been an important part of our family for three generations,” said Metro L.A. Y board member, business leader and Palisades resident Bob Lowe. “We’re proud that the Lowe family can help ensure the Y continues serving Palisades families for generations to come.”

The Via de la Paz campus is expected to receive partial support from FEMA’s Public Assistance program. The Simon Meadow expansion is entirely donor-funded through community giving.