One on One Fitness partners Ryan Burke (left) and Callie Krispin (right) present a donation from the “Give Back” program to Centre Volunteers in Medicine Executive Director Paula Williams. Photo provided

A State College area fitness center’s annual charitable campaign has once again garnered thousands of dollars for two local nonprofit organizations.

One on One Fitness, 424 W. Aaron Dr., raised $40,109 for Centre Volunteers in Medicine and the Centre County Youth Service Bureau through its 2024 “Give Back” initiative.

“We are deeply grateful for One on One’s incredible generosity and commitment to the community through the ‘Give Back’ and other giving initiatives,” Paula Williams, CVIM executive director said in a news release. “This unique initiative allows us to continue providing free quality healthcare to the uninsured in Centre County. We are proud to continue our partnership with One on One and encourage other businesses to follow their example and support causes that strengthen our community.”

In addition to special events and direct donations from the business, the campaign is supported by One on One’s clients, who have the opportunity to pay for certain services by making a donation to one of the two designated charities.

“Having the support of One on One has meant so much to us here at YSB,” Christine Bishop, Youth Service Bureau CEO, said. “It has allowed us to serve young people in crisis through our shelter services, while also focusing on preventative services to support kids and families as issues first emerge. Beyond the financial support, we are grateful to know that so many people in our community value what we’re doing and want to give back. I would like to thank [One on One owners] the Burke family for leading by example and creating opportunities for others to join them.”

Since the program’s inception in 2009, One on One’s “Give Back” has now raised $612,089.

“I would like to thank all those who have participated in our “Give Back” initiative,” Bruce Burke, founder of One on One, said. “We started the program to leverage our charitable giving; to spend one dollar to raise two, but it has become so much more. We have enjoyed more inspiration from our staff, clients and community than we ever could have imagined.”