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Gardner-Webb University Student YMCA (Branch of the YMCA of Cleveland County)
Gardner-Webb University
Box 7332
Boiling Springs, NC 28017
704-406-3832
704-484-9544 Fax
http://www.clevecoymca.org/gwu_student/
Lisa Yerrick, Executive Director
Mission
The Cleveland County Family YMCA’s mission is helping all people reach their God given potential in spirit, mind and body.
University Relationship
University relations with our YMCA are really good. The unique partnership established by the YMCA of Cleveland County and Gardner Webb University has afforded students the opportunity to incorporate classroom instruction with community based service opportunities. There is faculty representation on our YMCA's board and that representation is well respected among the campus community.
The YMCA is housed on campus in office space provided by the University. The Gardner Webb University Student YMCA is considered a leadership development center by YUSA because of our unique academic component.
The YMCA falls under the umbrella of the Student Development Division, as the organization provides out of the classroom experiences for students. Campus collaborations in the VP for Student Development, campus police, campus housing, counseling center, student ministries, etc. This division works together to provide a variety of services for students throughout the year, as well as programming specific to each partner department.
Staff and Volunteer Structure
Volunteers: Approximately 58
Staff: 2 full-time
Programs
YMCA Club
Emerging Leaders
Black Achievers
Youth & Government
Funding
The YMCA is a collaboration between the YMCA of the USA, Cleveland Co. YMCA, and Gardner-Webb University, with each contributing 1/3 of the budget's revenue.
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