The Decision on Rejecting the CCHD Funds: Social Justice vs. Inclusivity

Ricardo Diaz and David Theis, the University YMCA's current and outgoing board presidents, in a structured debate on the Y's decision to decline roughly $60,000 in CCHD funding because it required disassociating from an immigrant-rights ally over same-sex marriage. They weighed institutional versus personal values, diversity of thought, and whether conservative and pro-life voices feel welcome at the Y. Audience discussion followed.