About Us

The Josh Project has been serving the Toledo area for more than three years. Our organization prides itself on providing affordable lessons to anyone with the desire to learn how to swim. We are local Make Splash Partners with USA Swimming and the Greater Toledo Aquatic Club, and a recipient of the National Water Safety Congress’ Letter of Commendation.

Mission Statement:

The Josh Project is a  faith-based non-profit organization formulated to teach, educate, and empower youth, by offering educational opportunities in the area of water safety.

Creed:

We believe that swimming is an important life skill.  We also believe that the application of water safety is essential to saving lives.

Inspiration:

The Josh Project was founded in memory of John-Joshua Butts (Josh) who never had a swimming lesson, could not swim and drowned at the age of 16 on August 6, 2006.
 

John-Joshua (Josh) Butts (1/1/2000?? - 8/6/2006)