Y-Affiliated Student Organizations
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We support student organizations.
We respect, celebrate, and invest in student-led organizations that are seeking to create positive change that is consistent with our mission. We find ways to enable students to put their values into action.
We connect student organizations and leaders with our dedicated staff team, who can assist with organizational development, fundraising strategies, and linking with students with similar interests.
We encourage students to take risks, press forward with innovative program ideas, and focus on self-care so that they can bring their best to whatever goals they've set.
We believe that skills in leadership, advocacy, and activism are best honed in a welcoming, inclusive and supportive environment like the University YMCA.
We invite you to explore whether affiliation is a smart strategy for your group.
Student Organization Benefits
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Support of staff and community members at the Y
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Free reservations of University Y rooms (Latzer Hall, Murphy Gallery, and the Board Room)
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Free black and white printing
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Representation on the University YMCA Student Board
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Free workshops, leadership development opportunities, and helpful resources
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A free Busey bank account to manage organization funds
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Representation on the University Y website and social medias
Resources for Current Student Organizations
Y Student Organization Events
Current Y-Affiliated Student Organizations
vermiCUlture
vermiCUlture is an environmental organization focused on addressing climate change issues related to food waste management. Since 2021, they have been providing free vermicomposting kits to students, faculty, staff, and community members in Champaign, Urbana, and Savoy, Illinois to vermicompost at home, and education materials on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Grow2Give
Grow2Give is empowering communities through fresh food access and education at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign through building, maintaining, planting, harvesting, and donating fresh produce from garden beds, hosting environmental education programming such as workshops, guest speaker series, and hands-on volunteer opportunities to expand community knowledge of sustainable fresh produce gardening.
In The News
I-CAUSE and La Colectiva speak out
March 7, 2025
The Y-affiliated RSOs are speaking out against the recent E.O. on birthright citizenship.
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Student Programs of the University YMCA are provided with staff support, space at the Y, printing, student board representation, and resources according to each organization’s need. Anybody can become a Dues Paying Member, including students!
Applications may be considered in 2025-26. Stay Tuned!
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Your generosity enables students to thrive at the University YMCA. It allows us to hire dedicated staff to help our students develop into the passionate and visionary change makers the world needs.