Talk Fast
Responding to a community outcry against plans to discontinue member
services at two inner-city branches and a residential camp, the YMCA of
Greater Cleveland has agreed to hold community discussions regarding
the future of these facilities.
Each affected facility will host a one-hour “meaningful discussion” to
generate ideas for addressing the YMCA’s fiscal issues. The West Side Y
(Franklin at W. 32) invites members and concerned residents to come to
a discussion on Thursday, December 12, from 7-8 pm. Don’t be late!
If you’re unable to attend that meeting, but want to be sure your
concerns and ideas are heard, direct letters to Ken McLaughlin, CEO, at
2200 Prospect Ave. E, Suite 900, Cleveland 44115; 216.344.0095; fax
216.344.3901. You may also want to carbon copy Councilman Joe Cimperman
at City Hall, Room 216, Cleveland, Ohio 44114.
A web site has also been set up to aid in the coordination of the effort: