The Young Mens Christian Association Of Greater Seattle

THE YMCA IS FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING, AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY.

HEALTHY LIVING: THROUGH OUR 14 BRANCHES AND TWO RESIDENT CAMPS, THE Y EQUIPS PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES TO BE THEIR PERSONAL BEST IN SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY. OUR FULL-SERVICE FACILITIES BRING FAMILIES CLOSER TOGETHER AS THEY BUILD HEALTHY LIFESTYLES, AND TRAINED LIFESTYLES COACHES HELP SET PERSONAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING GOALS. OUR CHRONIC DISEASE PREVENTION PROGRAMS HELP FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS INCREASE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND IMPROVE NUTRITION TO HELP PROTECT THEIR HEALTH. FOR EXAMPLE, OUR YMCAS HELP OVERWEIGHT CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES MAKE POSITIVE CHANGES TOGETHER, AND THE YMCA'S DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM HELPS THOSE AT RISK REDUCE THEIR CHANCE OF DEVELOPING DIABETES. SERVICES ARE OFFERED AT AFFORDABLE FEES FOR THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE, WITH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FOR THOSE WHO CANNOT AFFORD THE FULL FEE. HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS SUPPLEMENT THE PROGRAM FEES, GOVERNMENT GRANTS, AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO OTHER PROGRAM AREAS.

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: THROUGH THE Y, KIDS, TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS OF ALL SOCIO-ECONOMIC BACKGROUNDS DEVELOP THE CHARACTER TRAITS AND SKILLS THAT LEAD TO POSITIVE BEHAVIORS AND EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT. OUR CARING ROLE MODELS HELP GUIDE YOUTH IN DISCOVERING AND PURSUING THEIR POTENTIAL ACADEMICALLY AND SOCIALLY, THROUGH A WIDE VARIETY OF ENRICHING PROGRAMS THAT HELP STRENGTHEN FAMILIES AND CREATE COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS. FOR EXAMPLE, DAY AND OVERNIGHT CAMPS ENABLE YOUTH TO LEARN NEW SKILLS, MAKE NEW FRIENDS, GAIN CONFIDENCE AND ACQUIRE LEADERSHIP SKILLS. THE Y ALSO PROVIDES HIGH-QUALITY, BEFORE AND AFTER-SCHOOL DAY CARE THROUGHOUT THE REGION. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS MADE AVAILABLE FOR FEE-BASED PROGRAMS SO THAT A YOUNG PERSON'S ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES DO NOT PRESENT A BARRIER TO PARTICIPATION. CONTRIBUTIONS AND GOVERNMENT GRANTS PROVIDE PRIMARY FUNDING FOR PROGRAM EXPENSES.

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: THE Y HAS BEEN LISTENING AND RESPONDING TO OUR REGION'S MOST CRITICAL SOCIAL NEEDS FOR MORE THAN 135 YEARS. THROUGH EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN NEIGHBORHOODS, CONNECTING DIVERSE DEMOGRAPHIC POPULATIONS, AND PREVENTING CHRONIC DISEASE AND BUILDING HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES WITH PARTNERS, THE Y FOSTERS CARE AND RESPECT FOR ALL. ANNUALLY, THE YMCA OF GREATER SEATTLE PROVIDES FREE OR SUBSIDIZED SERVICES SO THAT INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN NEED CAN BENEFIT FROM OUR CONFIDENCE-BUILDING, HEALTH-ENHANCING PROGRAMS LIKE SUMMER CAMP, CHILD CARE, AND FACILITY MEMBERSHIP. WE SERVE THE COMMUNITY WITH INNOVATIVE HOUSING PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE YOUTH-AT-RISK, YOUNG ADULTS, AND SINGLE PARENTS WITH COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT SERVICES INCLUDING CASE MANAGEMENT, MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AND LIFE SKILLS TRAINING. MANY PROGRAMS IN THIS CATEGORY ARE PROVIDED AT NO CHARGE TO THE PARTICIPANT. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS MADE AVAILABLE FOR FEE-BASED PROGRAMS SO THAT A YOUNG PERSON'S ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES DO NOT PRESENT A BARRIER TO PARTICIPATION. CONTRIBUTIONS AND GOVERNMENT GRANTS PROVIDE PRIMARY FUNDING FOR PROGRAM EXPENSES.