From social climbing group to non-profit serving the LGBTQ community of New York
2013
- Event registration system moved to climbcrux.org (from meetup.com)
- Committees to run indoor, outdoor, education and special events programming
- CRUX Climbing Community College (C4) adult education programming
- Coaching program for at-risk and homeless youth
2012
- 501(c)(3) non-profit certification
- Board of Directors and Advisory Committee created
- 12 or more events every month
- Creation of adult climbing team
- Programming for homeless and at-risk LGBTQ youth
- Over 1400 members on meetup.com site
2011
- Two events held each week at Brooklyn Boulders plus events at other gyms
- Ice climbing trips added
- Programming for homeless LGBTQ youth in partnership with the Ali Forney Center and Green Chimneys
2010
- Multiple events held each month
- First outdoor events at the Gunks (NY), Central Park (NY), Rumney (NH) and the New River Gorge (WV)
- First holiday party raises nearly $3,000 for the Ali Forney Center
- Membership platform created
- New event hosts join team
- Over 700 members on meetup.com site
2009
- Kate Raddock and John Masse join CRUX management team
- Brooklyn Boulders becomes CRUX’s home gym
- More regular events and growing membership
2008
- CRUX founded by Danielle Jablonski and Meghan McDonald
- Monthly events at The Rock Club or MPHC Climbing Gym
- Started using meetup.com for event registration
