09/11/2026
The Josh Project is excited to continue strengthening our longtime partnership with St. Francis de Sales School!
Today, our Executive Director, Larry Jr Butts, had the opportunity to meet with the new President of St. Francis, Fr Joe. They had a great conversation about the work of The Josh Project, the continued growth of our swim programs, and opportunities to build upon a partnership that has been part of our story from the very beginning.
St. Francis de Sales has been part of The Josh Projectβs journey since we began in 2007. For nearly 20 years, St. Francis has opened the doors of its natatorium to our organization, giving generations of young people a place to learn how to swim, develop lifesaving water safety skills, and build confidence in and around the water.
As we approach 20 years of The Josh Project, we are incredibly grateful for partners like St. Francis who have stood alongside us from the beginning. We look forward to continuing this relationship and building upon that legacy under Father Joeβs leadership.
Thank you, Father Joe, for taking the time to learn more about our work and for a great conversation about the future.
Saving Lives One Swimmer at a Time.