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University YMCA of Greater Toledo
Branch of the YMCA of Greater Toledo, Ohio
2086 Brookdale
Toledo, OH 43606
419-531-2612
419-531-7722 Fax
www.ymcatoledo.org/university.shtml
Vickie Bauman, Executive Director
Mission
The mission of the YMCA of Greater Toledo is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
In October of 2005, we will celebrate 97 years as a student organization on the University of Toledo campus. As one of only a handful of student led YMCA’s in the nation, the University YMCA is committed to providing UT students with the opportunity to develop leadership skills, promote social change, explore the diversity of UT by meeting people from different cultures and backgrounds, explore career options, serve the community and have fun.
University Relationships
1908 --- UY was established as a Men’s Club only on University of Toledo Campus
1920 --- UY was established as a branch of the YMCA of Greater Toledo
1949 --- Freshman Camp was established as a partnership with the University of Toledo
1974 --- YWCA & YMCA joined to become Men & Women’s Club
2005 --- Partner with Latino Student Initiatives (PRIMOS) to help with Latino Student retention via the UY Freshman Camp Program
The YMCA is located in a house called the Interfaith Center, which is directly adjacent to campus and is listed on campus maps.We have access to both YMCA facilities as well as University of Toledo facilities.
More recently the relationship between the YMCA and the University have grown in a positive way, inviting staff to sit on key committees as well as gaining further support from the Dean of Students.
Staff and Volunteer Structure
Volunteers: 85 active student volunteers
Staff: 1 Executive Director
Key volunteer positions in our Student Executive Cabinet, Student Cabinet & Freshman Camp Leadership Team that serve as the backbone of the University Student Led Y. Teen Camp & Kids In Motion are both facilitated by paid coordinators.
Programs--Activities and Services Provided to the University Community:
UY Semi-formal
Accepted Student Open Houses (February/March)
Dance Marathon (March)
Habitat for Humanity —offered through a partnership with TCM (March/Spring Break)
Pedal for PUSH (April)
Songfest (April)
Spring Week (spring)
Big Event (April)
Student government meetings (spring)
Monthly Main Events (spring & fall)
Rocket Launches (June-July) 16 total evening programs
Teen Camp (June-August)
Freshman Camp (August/all year long)
Kids in Motion (spring & fall)
UT Blood Drives (fall & spring)
Intramurals (fall & spring)
Student Activity Fairs (fall & spring)
Promoted Depression Screenings for UT wellness center
Taking Kids trick or treating through the dorms (October)
Welloween (October)
Parents and Family Day (fall)
Fall Preview Day
Homecoming float (fall)
Homecoming activities (fall)
Northwest Ohio Food Bank (fall)
Salvation Army giving tree (November/December)
Josina Lott (all school year)
Teen nights at local YMCA’s in Toledo (all school year)
NFL Punt, Pass, & Kick Competition for entire city of Toledo
Relay for Life
Cleaning up a garage for the Toledo Community Recreation Program
Provided coaches for youth sports programs at local YMCA’s
Funding
Budget Size: $225,000 approximate + $65,000 Toledo Community Recreation Program
The University YMCA receives approximately $6,000 annually to assist in funding Freshman Camp and hosts a sustaining campaign raising over $30,000 in recent years.
A $40 annual Student Memberships and several other Y programs collect program fees, however most student programming is underwritten.
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