About Us
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.
The Josh Project is a 501(c)3 charitable organization under the IRS tax code and has been serving the Toledo area for more than five years. Our organization prides itself on providing affordable swimming lessons and water safety training to children and their families. 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
To build basic swimming skills and develop knowledge of water safety to save lives.
Creed
We believe that swimming is an important life skill. We also believe that the application of water safety is essential to saving lives.
