Thursday, September 2, 2010

ANNUAL FACILITY CLOSURE-Sept. 6-12th
The Matt Griffin YMCA will be closing for annual maintenance the week following Labor Day weekend.  Members will be able to use our West Seattle YMCA, Auburn Valley YMCA & Coal Creek YMCA during this week.

Family Program Department Now Hiring
We are now hiring staff to work in our Kid's Corner & Adventure Zone as well as a Family Programs Coordinator.  Submit applications & resume to Aria Davis, Family Programs Director.

YMCA Zumba Instructors on New Day Northwest
Zumba instructors from Matt Griffin YMCA, Dale Turner YMCA and Mukilteo YMCA appearanced on King 5's talk show, New Day Northwest.
Watch the video

Information on Matt Griffin

"The YMCA is a vital tool for helping kids and families who have the desire, but not always the means, to reach their full potential.  I applaud the YMCA for the vision to meet the challenges of this growing community head-on.  

I grew up in a pretty simple background but I was fortunate that a number of caring adults took an interest in me and helped and guided me.  I just want other kids to have the same good fortune."

Principal and Managing Partner of Pine Street Group L.L.C., Griffin has been involved with the YMCA of Greater Seattle for almost 30 years, serving in numerous leadership roles including Co-chair of the current $40 million It's All About Community! Capital Campaign.  As Chair of the Board of Directors from 1997-2000, Griffin led the Step Up For Kids Capital Campaign that redeveloped the historic Downtown Seattle YMCA and added youth development centers in YMCA branches throughout King County.  

Besides being a generous donor to the YMCA of Greater Seattle with his wife Evelyne Rozner, Matt demonstrates the exemplary volunteerism and philanthropy that motivate and encourage others to follow his example.