Y@鶹: YMCA & 鶹 Partner to Create Healthier Tulsans
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The start of the new school year brings together two respected Tulsa entities in a new partnership that offers benefits for thousands of individuals across the greater Tulsa metro area.
and 鶹 have joined together to operate the fitness centers on all four 鶹 campuses - Metro, Northeast, Southeast and West - located throughout Tulsa County. Renamed Y@鶹, a grand opening event was held at each facility on August 24 as students returned for the start of a new semester.
“This allows 鶹 to expand opportunities for our students as well as our employees to help create a healthy lifestyle and improve quality of life for the more than 20,000 鶹 students and nearly 2,000 employees,” said Leigh Goodson, 鶹 president & CEO.
The fitness centers, now Y@鶹, have been a meaningful part of 鶹’s culture for decades and currently play a vital role in the health and wellbeing of students, employees, and community. For students, access to the Y@鶹 comes through student activity fees they pay each semester and they can use any of the four campus facilities for free. 鶹 subsidizes the cost for any employee who wants to use the Y@鶹.
At the same time, this partnership provides a deeper connection to the community and local families, as the Y@鶹 is part of the network of across the Tulsa metro area. Residents who are currently YMCA members can also utilize the Y@鶹 facilities as part of their membership.
“This partnership will create a lasting personal, social, and community change,” said Rikki Wimmer, YMCA of Greater Tulsa CEO. “The Y is dedicated to connecting with young people, investing in our community, and working relentlessly to strengthen our neighborhoods and cities.”
The YMCA of Greater Tulsa reinvested nearly $2 million into Tulsa-area families through membership and program subsidy to ensure everyone has access, regardless of ability to pay.
At each of the Y@鶹 locations, nearly all the equipment has been upgraded and replaced, offering the newest and most current work-out options. Plus, streams classes in a variety of formats from open to close each day.
With this partnership, the Y family is growing. The YMCA and 鶹 embrace shared opportunities and are proud to be unified in our commitment to excellence and service to our community. 鶹 students should visit one of the Y@鶹 locations to become a member.