Friday, November 20, 2009

The Highline YMCA

Since 1965, the Highline YMCA has been transforming lives through youth development programs, healthy lifestyles activities and family and community events.

Be part of our community.  Whether your interest is in youth development, child care, healthy lifestyles or educational enrichment, you can help ensure that everyone, regardless of ability to pay or life circumstance, can benefit from our programs and facilities.

Two Ways You Can Help

It's All About Community! Capital Campaign The YMCA of Greater Seattle is in the midst of a capital campaign to build three new comprehensive, state-of-the-art facilities in the Seattle metro and Eastside areas.  The new Highline YMCA, which is planned to open in fall 2009, will serve 10,100 more individuals each year than our current facility.

YMCA Partners With Youth Annual Campaign In 2007, the Highline YMCA served 4,900 youth and teens through a wide range of innovative programs to help them succeed in school and life.  The YMCA Partners With Youth Campaign provides the much-needed dollars that sustain these programs.  With 95 cents of every dollar raised going directly to programs, your contribution to the campaign is a solid investment in our shared future.

How to Give

Online:  Make a secure online gift through Network For Good (type Highline under "designation" to make your gift directly to your community).  Online giving terms.

Phone:  Contact Melissa Thomas at (206) 244-5880.

Mail:  Make check payable to Highline YMCA and mail to: 17874 Des Moines Memorial Dr, Burien, WA  98148, Attn:  Melissa Thomas.

Email:  Contact Melissa Thomas.  Please include amount, program or campaign designation (if any), mailing address and desired billing schedule. 

Stock:  Stock transfer instructions and sample letter.

Matching Gift:  Many companies provide a matching gift program for their employees.  Don't miss out on this opportunity - see if your company is listed.

Planned Giving:  Make the Highline YMCA part of your legacy through a planned gift.  Contact Greg Whitney or visit our Planned Giving website.

Success Stories

"My daughter is eight years old and has a family history of high blood pressure and diabetes.  Our family doctor was concerned about Nicole adopting a healthy lifestyle early-on and recommended the Strong Kids program at the Highline YMCA.  Nicole now reads nutrition labels, encourages the whole family to go for a walk or ride a bike instead of watching TV.  She is more willing to try new foods and is enjoying cooking healthy snacks - she even turns down junk food - her whole approach to health has changed for the better!"
Olympia, Strong Kids parent

"As a single mom, I depend on the YMCA child care program.  I love that my son gets his homework done, has a healthy snack, participates in fun activities, and has an opportunity to run around and play games!"
Sarah