Yuma Association of Realtors receives $7,500 grant to improve Marcus Pool

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - The Yuma Association of Realtors received a $7,500 Placemaking Grant from the National Association of Realtors.

According to a press release, the grant, which was secured by their Community Outreach Committee, is to help "improve recreational opportunities in the City of Yuma."

The press release says the association will support the City of Yuma in adding new pool lanes at Marcus Pool to "help create order, reduce drag, and optimize performance and safety in the pool for all lap swimmers."

"As REALTORS®, we don't just sell homes—we live here, we raise our families here, and we pour our hearts into giving back to the community that has given us so much. Yuma isn't just where we work; it's who we are. That's why we're so proud to support projects that make a real difference right here at home. This grant gives us a meaningful opportunity to invest in Yuma's future—through health, recreation, and spaces that bring people together. Placemaking isn't just about parks or pathways…it's about creating a sense of belonging, strengthening neighborhood pride, and reminding folks that Yuma is a place worth building up, together."

Meaghann Valencia, President, Yuma Association of Realtors

The association will use the funds to help the City of Yuma meets its "identified need for enhancing the Marcus Pool experience and expanding opportunities for recreational and competitive swimming" while the City of Yuma contributed "project management, installation expertise, and will continue ongoing maintenance to ensure the project's success."