The Cleveland Police Foundation’s Community Partner of the Month for July 2025 is the Greater Cleveland West Park YMCA and Director Delinda Hupka. The YMCA is a non-profit fitness and community center that empowers people by improving health, strengthening families, and bettering communities. Welcoming to people from all walks of life, the West Park YMCA provides programs and activities that enhance the well-being of all.
CPD Community Engagement Officer Kerry Adams nominated the West Park Y and Director Hupka for this recognition, stating:
“The West Park YMCA has been partners with the First District for several years. Delinda Hupka is the director and has played a huge role in putting together several community events. We have had Christmas parties for the kids at Laura’s Home, where Delinda set up a donation tree to make it possible for the kids to receive gifts. She set up the Rise Program where kids and our officers had the opportunity to talk about community issues and then play basketball together. This program was a huge success between our youth in the community and the officers. Delinda really wants what’s best for the West Park YMCA and the community.”
It is because of her compassion for the kids and the West Park community that the Cleveland Police Foundation is proud to name Delinda Hupka and the West Park YMCA our Community Partner of the Month for July 2025.
– Bob Guttu, CPF
Nominated by Community Engagement Officer Kerry Adams