Help Us Rebuild the Exchange Pool

On July 6, our beloved Exchange Pool was devastated by

Tropical Storm Chantal. In just a few hours, years of memories and hard work were swept away. The pool filled with silt, the cement cracked, and the storm left behind widespread damage to our facilities.

But what happened next was extraordinary.

Within days, our community showed up — with shovels, buckets, and boundless heart — to clean, scrub, and reclaim what the storm tried to take. Your efforts reminded us of what makes this place so special: it's not just a pool, it's a home for summer memories, friendships, and resilience.

After a full assessment, we now know what it will take to reopen the pool:

• Fence reinstallation
• New concrete work
• Electrical and plumbing repairs
• Lawn chairs and safety equipment
• Parking lot grading and gravel
• And more essential fixes
   

The total estimate to repair and safely reopen the pool is $60,000.
Thanks to early donations, we’ve already made some progress — and we’re confident we can reach this goal together.

If you’re able to contribute, every dollar helps bring us one step closer to reopening our pool and welcoming back our swimmers, families, and community spirit.

How to Donate:
GoFundMe
Checks payable to: The Exchange Pool
Mail to:
Exchange Pool
PO BOX 3433
Chapel Hill, NC 27515

Thank you for being part of our story. We are forever touched by everyone's love and support.

WELCOME!

Cooperatively run by our members,

The Exchange Pool is a classic family pool, welcoming to all, with a great lifeguarding staff, accessible hours, and a convenient location,

nestled at the base of Umstead Drive, on the border between Chapel Hill and Carrboro.