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Welcome to 135 & Beyond
In 2026, the YMCA of Northern Rock County will celebrate more than a century of community service, wellness, and connection with a bold new initiative called 135 & Beyond. As our membership grows and community demand increases, 135 lays a path for us to listen more closely, plan smarter, and take strategic steps to update our facilities and programming to serve our community better.
The best part is that it starts with YOU!
As we continue to gather valuable feedback from members, non-members, partners, and neighbors about what they need most from our YMCAs, we invite you to take a quick survey to offer your perspective as we begin shaping potential next steps.
As we continue to gather valuable feedback from members, non-members, partners, and neighbors about what they need most from our YMCAs, we invite you to take a quick survey to offer your perspective as we begin shaping potential next steps.
135 & Beyond will honor our rich legacy while preparing for a future of expanded impact and innovation at our Janesville YMCA and Parker YMCA in Milton.
Project Planning & Community Listening
Phase 1: Targeted In-Person Listening (Spring 2025)
Engaged YMCA members, staff, past board leaders, and key partners across multiple sessions hosted at both campuses. These sessions were used to present initial data findings, explore strategic opportunities, and gather qualitative insights from our most connected stakeholders.
Phase 2: Community Listening & Survey (Summer 2025)
This public-facing digital outreach invites the broader community to watch a short video recap and complete an online feedback form. This ensures a greater opportunity for diverse voices to shape the Y’s future, even if they didn’t attend an in-person session.
Tell us what you want to see in our Y here:
YMCA Interest Survey
Phase 3: Strategic Planning & 135 Community Team Activation (Summer/Fall 2025)
This next phase will synthesize member, partner, and public input, prioritize possibilities, and activate the 135 Community Team to help advance shared priorities. Y leaders, with input from the Board and its committee groups, will work transparently to define key investments, project feasibility, and outline next steps for 2026 and beyond.
Join the 135 Community Team
As we transition into a deeper planning phase that incorporates broad community input, strategic feasibility work, and the creation of a community advisory group. Our 135 Community Team will support engagement, awareness, fundraising, and the alignment of new YMCA priorities as we prepare for our 135th anniversary in 2026.
Joining the 135 Community Team is simple, flexible, and based on what works for you. There’s no set time commitment, just opportunities to stay connected and get involved in ways that fit your life.
Your role might be as easy as:
- Sharing updates on your social media or within your business or community groups
- Attending special 135 activities with family or friends
- Helping spread the word about YMCA milestones and opportunities
- Volunteering time when it aligns with your interests, like supporting events or fundraisers
You choose your level of involvement, whether it’s sharing posts with a few clicks online, attending a fun event with your family or friends, or pitching in behind the scenes.
Interested? Let us know on the feedback form! Or contact Johanna Adams at [email protected] or 608-754-9622 ext. 1107.
135 & Beyond Project Highlights:
- Reshaping Report: June Report
- Janesville Gazette: ‘A beautiful example of the future’: New YMCA recreational acreage dedicated in Milton
- Janesville Gazette: City of Milton Donates Recreational Land to Parker YMCA
- Press Release: City of Milton gifts Parker YMCA Green Space
- Message from our CEO: YMCA Launches 135 & Beyond Project
- Reshaping Report: May Report
- Janesville Gazette: YMCA ‘Reshaping’ input sessions kick off Tuesday
- Press Release: Y Seeks Community Input
- Janesville Gazette – ‘More accessible for everyone.’ YMCA begins to consider updates, future use of space
- Press Release: Reshaping Sessions
- Janesville Gazette – 135 & Beyond: YMCA of Northern Rock County envisions facility, program updates
- WCLO – YMCA of Northern Rock County launches ‘135 & Beyond’ in bid to modernize Janesville Y
- Press Release: Project Launch
Our Vision
The 135 project will align with five key priorities that support the overall Y mission:
Facility Optimization
Implement significant building changes at the Janesville & Milton campuses and green spaces.
Financial Stability
Deploy and diversify revenue to secure sustainable programming.
Participation, Retention & Growth
Expand program offerings and improve accessibility for families of all ages and abilities on both campuses, including enhanced childcare and activity offerings.
Health & Well-Being
Our renewed focus on physical, mental, and spiritual health means better support for every community member.
Belonging
Foster community through purpose-driven staffing, membership and leadership.
Project Milestones
Josh Pearson, Board President
JP Cullen, VP Pre-Construction & Estimating
Jim Tibbetts, Vice President
Angus-Young, Senior Project Manager
Larry Barton, Secretary
Retired, Attorney
Oakleigh Ryan
Whiton House, Principal
Andrew Bodnar
Office Pro, Past Facilities Director
Interested in joining this committee? Please contact Angie Bolson at [email protected].
This page will be updated regularly with new developments. (Last updated July 18, 2025.)