I am interning at the YMCA and I am interested in learning more about what the YMCA in tuscaloosa does for the community. In the past they were a shelter for men, but the one in Tuscaloosa is no longer modeled that way. I am not really sure what the YMCA does anymore other than operate as a gym. I was told that I should intern at the Y by the woman I babysit for so that I can build more relationships in town. I will be doing event planning for sponsorship and fundraising events. I have experience planning events and believe that this is one of the things I am better at. I am worried about failing the Y because I choose something dumb or over done by other organizations in town (the girl before me had this issue). I am looking forward to becoming more confident in my planning and fundraising execution for spring (non 5k, adult) events.