Extremely disappointing experience with communication, management, and programming at the YMCA…read moreCrenshaw location.
My experience with the YMCA Crenshaw location has been incredibly frustrating, particularly when it comes to management and communication. In my opinion, **Brittani has been one of the biggest problems at this location.**
I originally became involved because my child was attending dance classes, and the classes were repeatedly being cancelled because of staffing issues. Brittani approached me and asked for my help building out a dance program. She explained that I would be compensated at a higher rate because I could not only help develop the dance program, but also bring my professional experience in social media strategy to help promote it.
I agreed because I genuinely wanted to help. I have extensive experience in dance, program development, and social media, and I saw an opportunity to create something that would actually benefit the children and families in the community.
Instead, I have spent months dealing with a lack of communication and accountability.
I interviewed in June, completed the required fingerprinting/background process, taught a class, and was told there was interest in moving forward. After waiting for a response, I began following up repeatedly. At times, I was following up weekly simply trying to get a basic answer about whether the program was happening and when it would begin.
That should not be this difficult. If everyone claims to love the kids.
I have heard consistent complaints from employees and members about the management at this location. I initially gave Brittani the benefit of the doubt because I believe in giving people an opportunity to prove themselves. Unfortunately, my own experience has now confirmed many of the concerns I had heard. From my perspective, there seems to be a major disconnect between the image of this YMCA and what is actually happening inside the facility.
There are community events and plenty of photo opportunities, but where are the consistent programs for the children? Where is the equipment? Where are the classes? Why are basic programs so difficult to get up and running?
I have personally witnessed issues with classes being inconsistent, activities being unavailable, and basic things not being organized or available when they should be.
When major events happen, such as the Kid Cudi mens circle event, management is front and center ready for photos. But when it comes to actually building sustainable programming for the children and families who use this facility regularly, communication seems to disappear.
That raises a legitimate question: **What is management actually doing to develop this facility and serve the community? Because in the 6 Months ive been there, Brittnani has done nothing but run the facility to the ground.
I also find it extremely frustrating that I was asked to invest my time, experience, and professional expertise into building a dance program, only to be left without a clear answer or timeline. It all performative nonsense and I truly believe the 1.5 million in funds that Brittani has claimed to raise (Per her very public Linkedin) for this location isn't going to the facility or the community.
The YMCA is supposed to be a community resource and a third space for families. The community deserves more than photo opportunities and occasional events. They deserve consistent, accessible programming, properly managed facilities, and leadership that is actually present and responsive.
I genuinely wanted to contribute something positive to the Crenshaw community. I invested my time because I believed in what this location could be. Unfortunately, this experience has left me questioning the leadership, the communication, and the overall direction of the facility.
Between Brittani and Delayzio I do not know whose hurting the facility and community more. But, both of them combined, is why that location has next to nothing, and they aren't looking for solutions either.