135 Community Team Hub

Some of the strongest moments in our 135-year story have come from partnerships with schools, employers, civic groups, faith communities and neighbors. This month, help us see who’s missing from the table. We need your help reaching outside the Y. Who should the Y be working with that we’re not? The Y can’t serve this community alone — and we’re not meant to. 

The Ask

This month, we would like you to have a conversation with someone in your circle (mom, adult, child, co-worker, neighbor). If you’re up for 2 conversations – awesome! Share with them what you now know about the Y – our financial assistance program, Milton’s undeveloped green space and childcare offerings, Janesville’s food programming, and senior programming. 

Ask them these questions and report back:

1. What organizations, businesses, or groups are you part of — or close to — here in Rock County?
2. Do you see a natural fit between those and the Y — something the Y could be doing together?
3. Who’s the right person there to start a conversation with? Are you willing to share their contact information?

BONUS – If you’re able to bring them to the Y, they’ll have the best idea of what/who we are, so if you can bring them in for a class, check out Yoga on the Square together, or just come to walk the track – please do!

Can’t get to the Y in June? We get it. It’s a busy season. If you’ll be at an event, meeting or outing this month, can you set aside 10 minutes to talk about what you’re doing with the 135 Team and what the Y is building toward? Then gather feedback on those questions.

Submit your feedback by July 10.

*A Y staffer, board member or 135 project leader may review these answers for future partnership considerations. Making a connection does not mean a financial ask.