135 Community Team Hub

We're glad you're here.

Welcome to the 135 Community Team hub — your home base for shaping what’s next at the YMCA of Northern Rock County as we count down to 135 years in 2027.

Each month, you’ll join one in-person meeting, complete a simple Ask, and share feedback that helps guide improvements at the Janesville and Milton Ys.

No membership required. No cost. Flexible to your schedule. You can join the team any time in 2026.

Last meeting: Tuesday, Dec. 8, at 5:30 p.m. at the Downtown Y in Janesville

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Every Idea Comes with a Price Tag

For almost two years, our community, including you, told us what you need from our Ys. We hear you. This month is about what comes next: how we plan for improvements, pay for them, and sustain our mission. 

HOW THE Y IS FUNDED

At our Nov. 7 meeting, the team guessed first. Everyone split a handful of play dollars among three buckets, and most of the money landed in fundraising. A common misconception, as our numbers show.

  1. Program fees: 42.9%
  2. Membership dues: 42.5%
  3. Fundraising and grants: 14.5%

Fundraising is the smallest bucket, not the biggest.

Learn more about our funding here: www.ymcanrc.org/impact-report

WHY IT MATTERS

Dues and program fees keep the doors open and the programs running. They aren’t meant to fund special improvements, build buildings or fix them. Any minor or major project from 135 & Beyond would be the first campaign to affect both Y branches. 

WHERE THINGS STAND

135 & Beyond Project’s two-year community engagement effort is almost done. Thanks to you, we have a strong list of feedback filled with opportunity. Leadership is figuring out ways to activate those opportunities without putting the funding for programs and services people count on today at risk. At our closing meeting on Dec. 8, you’ll hear where things stand, at this stage, from them directly.

COMPLETE YOUR NOVEMBER ASK (choose to complete as many ask options as you prefer)

  1. Add to our auction basket. Drop off a $5 or $10 gift card at the Janesville or Milton front desk by Wednesday, Nov. 11. The 135 Community Team basket goes up for auction at Sip & Support. Our goal is $135.
  2. Come to Sip & Support on Friday, Nov. 13. Use code 135TEAM for $25 off your ticket. Sign up here.
  3. Return your thank-you cards. Drop them at either front desk by Nov. 17, attn: Johanna.
  4. Share your feedback by Dec. 7 using the form below, then join us Dec. 8.

135 Project Updates

We’ll keep this section current with news, but also so you can see how feedback connects to action with decision-makers.

What we heard:

Generation Report
February Snapshot
March Snapshot
April Snapshot
May Snapshot
June Snapshot
July Snapshot
August Snapshot
September Snapshot
Q1 Report
Q2 Report

Team Toolkit

135 Community Team Talking Points

  • Use only the materials provided. Team members should share and distribute only the YMCA-approved items given to them. Please do not edit, recreate, redesign, or combine materials in any way.

  • Do not alter YMCA branding or messaging. Logos, wording, visuals, and formats must remain exactly as provided to ensure feedback is collected consistently and accurately.

  • Represent the Y accurately and neutrally. When asking for feedback, present the materials as-is and avoid adding personal opinions, interpretations, or explanations beyond the provided guidance.

Community Team FAQs

Share Your Feedback by December 7

Online preferred for tracking. Paper forms are available at the front desk.

What We're Listening For

As you participate each month, keep these community priorities in mind. Your experiences and feedback help us understand what’s working, what needs attention and what would better serve Janesville and Milton.

  • Accessibility and ADA upgrades
  • Multi-generational and family-friendly scheduling
  • Wellness and nutrition programming
  • Flexible workout and class spaces
  • Improved usability of indoor-outdoor spaces
  • Inclusive services that support mental health
  • Modern aquatics
  • Senior wellness
  • Special events and new programming
  • Support and resources
  • Information sharing and community engagement
  • Story collection! We want to hear your Y stories!
Submit Story

Ask Activity Calendar

Monthly in-person meetings are encouraged and will take place on the first Saturday of each month at 9 a.m., unless *rescheduled to the second Saturday due to a holiday weekend. Meeting locations will alternate.

  • December 8 @ 5:30PM
  • January 13 @ 6:30PM