Frank P. Phillips Memorial YMCA
FRANK P. PHILLIPS MEMORIAL YMCA ASSOCIATION, Lowndes County, Mississippi
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VIRGIL’S STORY

For over 60 years, the Frank P. Phillips YMCA offered affordable rooms for rent to men who were in transition or needed a temporary place to stay.  The YMCA was a place for these men to “get their feet on the ground”, find a place to belong and begin working toward their life goals. 

 

Take the story of Virgil Clyde Kimbrell.  Virgil grew up in the Palmer Home and moved into a room at the Y in 1970, after a year of junior college.  For $25.00 a month he received a wash rag, towel, a bar of soap, and even maid service. “I had full use of the Y and even had my own key to the sixth street side door”, said Virgil.  Virgil went on to work at WCBI TV, join the Naval Reserve, and was employed by C&G Railroad and Weyerhaeuser before retirement in 2005.

 

The YMCA helps many others, like Virgil, by offering classes and programs that focus on spirit, mind and body.   Though we no longer rent rooms, you can still find a place of belonging at the Y. 

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Frank P. Phillips Memorial YMCA Association

​Downtown YMCA:
 
602 2nd Avenue North
Columbus MS  39701
662-328-7696 

Caledonia YMCA: 
9652 Wolfe Road
Caledonia MS  39740

662-356-9622 

New Hope YMCA:
2080 Lake Lowndes Road
Columbus MS  39702 

662-328-0212  



Our Mission: 
 To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all.




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