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University YMCA of the University of Illinois1001 South Wright Street Steve Shoemaker, Executive Director
Mission University RelationshipAs the oldest continuous student organization at the University of Illinois, the YMCA has had a close relationship for 132 years. At times the YMCA have supported the University and its programs, sometimes challenged them--in the 50s & 60s on civil rights for blacks, in the 70s for women, in the 90s & now for gays and lesbians, in the 2000s on a union for grad students, etc. Steve Shoemaker has, for 5 years, hosted a weekly radio program on the Univ. AM station, "Keepin' the Faith", where individuals from a variety of faiths and backgrounds are interviewed and discuss current issues. The YMCA owns a large building across the street from the University… they offer to buy it every year. Programs Alternative Spring Break Staff and Volunteer Structure Volunteers: 1,100 student volunteers and 30 policy volunteers Funding Departments associated with the University of Illinois provide some funding for Friday Forums, no other funds are allocated for use by the YMCA.
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