More than 20 years after a consolidation created a joint, local body, Dubuque’s YMCA will end its association with the YWCA. Tony Calabrese, president and CEO of the Dubuque Community Y, announced the change Tuesday, and said that the decision not to renew the Dubuque Y’s charter with the YWCA was based on an emphasis on operational efficiencies stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. He said that as an association of two separate nonprofits, the Dubuque Y essentially faced double the administrative workload of one organization. The Dubuque Y has more than 10,000 members and program participants. Calabrese said services will not change with the decision to uncouple from the YWCA.
Dubuque YMCA To End Charter With YWCA
Jun 22, 2023 | 9:24 AM
