University Relationship
The YMCA at WSU was chartered on November 24, 1894 and remains the oldest Registered Student Organization on campus. The YMCA’s mission, programs and location have evolved to meet the needs of the campus and community alike. Today, that relationship is strong and continues to provide new opportunities for collaboration. The YMCA’s Service Learning programs are housed in McAllister Hall on campus while YMCA representation on University relations committees remains constant. The Center for Civic Engagement on WSU’s campus continues to provide collaborative program opportunities for students to become more civically engaged.
Staff and Volunteer Structure
The YMCA at WSU has one fulltime and two part-time staff serving the Pullman, Washington community. Over 200 volunteers serve in the following programs coordinated and facilitated by approximately 15 Program Coordinators. The YMCA at WSU has twelve policy volunteers charting a course of work that will continue create innovative and collaborative programs to serve the youth and families of the Palouse.
Programs
The YMCA at WSU has a licensed, inclusive After School Programs are located in area elementary schools serving approximately 40 youth daily. Additionally, Academic Mentoring supports youth ages 5-15 with after school subject specific and study skill enrichment, while encouraging a mentoring relationship between WSU student volunteers and Pullman youth. Lastly, Adaptive Recreation provides social and recreational opportunities for adults with diverse abilities and facilitated Special Olympic programming for Whitman County. The following programs are student run and explore service learning and civic engagement within the Pullman community:
-Academic Mentoring
-Adaptve Recreation
-After School Programs
-Alternative Service Breaks
-Big Buddies
Funding
The YMCA at WSU has, for 89 years, produced the Campus Directories, or Fusser’s Guides, as a source of revenue to support program development. An Alumni Partners Campaign is conducted in the fall and a Community Campaign has been initiated in the spring as additional funding opportunities. Currently the YMCA does not receive University funding, however efforts to further develop that relationship with departments on campus has begun. The YMCA at Washington State University is a United Way agency and receives program fees from After School Programs to support community-based programming. Grants and other generous contributions provide the means necessary for the YMCA to serve the Pullman community.
