University Branch YMCA

Branch of the YMCA of Minneapolis, Minn.

1801 University Avenue SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414
612-676-7700
612-676-7701 Fax
http://www.umn.edu/u-ymca

Barbara Jones, Program Executive

BJones@YMCAmpls.org

Mission

University Relationship

Established in 1887

For 118 years, the U-Y has been a part of the University of Minnesota in a variety of ways and capacities.  The YMCA once served as the welcome center for freshmen students and has evolved over the years to teaching a 6 credit course for Metro Internship.  The U-Y is a registered student organization on the campus and is housed on fraternity row in a building recently completed and funded by the Y.  Community Board members, who also serve as University faculty or staff provides the YMCA the opportunity to connect with the campus community.  Additionally, the U-Y belongs to the Interfaith Campus Coalition, are involved in various activities on campus such as, Homecoming, Month of Kindness, halftime shows, concession stand operations, as well as providing space for rent to several colleges on campus for training, etc.

Staff and Volunteer Structure
Volunteers: 500 University students, 75 student Program Leaders and 21 community board members with an additional 7 student members
Staff: 5 full-time

Programs
Y Buddies
Y Scholars
Y Tutors
Y Force
Internships Programs: Y Metro Internship: A Community In Action
Y Environment Backpack
Y Immersion
Y Student Board of Directors

Funding