The YMCA of Greater Seattle is a charitable, non-profit organization serving King and south Snohomish counties. For more than 134 years, the YMCA of Greater Seattle has provided safe and caring environments, positive role models, creative activities and opportunities to serve the needs of others. These are the essential building blocks for strong kids, strong families and strong communities.
Strategic Vision | At a Glance | Our History | Special Accommodations | 2009 Annual Report | Board of Directors
Community Focused
Through our 12 branches, two resident camps and more than 630 programs throughout the community, the YMCA positively impacts more than 171,000 people of all ages, races, ethnicities, faiths, sexual orientations and economic backgrounds.
Strategic Vision
Our Mission: Building a community where all people, especially the young, are encouraged to develop their fullest potential in spirit, mind and body.
The following goals provide focus for YMCA efforts to meet community needs:
- Provide activities for youth which shape values and encourage lifelong community service
- Support and strengthen all families
- Encourage and support the development of healthy lifestyles
- Provide older adults with opportunities to create healthy and productive lives for themselves and the community
- Attract diverse individuals who will work together to create a community where all participate
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YMCA Strategic Plan
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At a Glance
- Reaching 171,500 people of all ages, backgrounds, abilities and financial circumstances
- Strengthening 84,000 children and teens, with an emphasis on values and an ethic of service
- 9,500 volunteers, contributing nearly 190,000 hours of service to the community
- More than 12,000 Partners With Youth Campaign donors investing more than $4.6 million in kids and families in our community
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YMCA of Greater Seattle Fact Sheet
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In 1876, Catherine Maynard gathered a group of young Seattle pioneers including Dexter Horton and Rolland Denny in her parlor to discuss concerns over the future of their city. Out of that meeting came a dream of a new YMCA organization which would build strong kids, strong families and a strong community.
The dream of Seattle's first families has been passed from generation to generation. For this entire century, the YMCA of Greater Seattle has played a vital role in the life of our growing and expanding community. The involvement of thousands of volunteers enables the YMCA meet ever-changing community needs with creative and innovative services to build strength in spirit, mind and body.
For more information about the YMCA's significant history in our community, visit HistoryLink.org.
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Everyone Is Welcome/Commitment to Diversity
The YMCA is a membership organization open to all people. We welcome women and men, girls and boys of all ages, races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations and financial circumstances. YMCA programs and branches embrace diversity, reflecting the needs and composition of the communities they serve.
Special Accommodations
If you cannot afford the full cost of a YMCA program or membership, please ask for a confidential scholarship application. Financial assistance, to the extent possible, is available to those in need. If you have a disability and need further assistance or information please contact your local YMCA or our TTY line at 206-382-5346 and identify which YMCA branch you wish to contact.
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2009 Annual Report
If you would like a printed copy, call 206.382.5020 or email akaderlan@seattleymca.org.2009 Annual ReportYMCA of Greater Seattle Form 990
Board of Directors
Officers
Jane L. Lewis, Chair, Pine Street Group L.L.C.
Carolyn S. Kelly, Vice Chair, The Seattle Times
Barbara J. Dingfield, Vice Chair, The Giving Practice
Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J., Vice Chair, Seattle University
Nancy J. Cho, Secretary, Oki Developments, Inc.
John F. Vynne, Treasurer, Thunderbird Mining Systems
H. Stewart Parker, Assistant Treasurer
Members
Douglas T. Boyden, Retired
Chris Carr, Starbucks Coffee Company
Thomas W. Casey
Diane Dewbrey, Foundation Bank
Dorothy V. Fuller, D.V. Fuller & Associates L.L.C.
Matt Griffin, Pine Street Group L.L.C.
Cathi Hatch, ZINO Society L.L.C.
James Hereford, Group Health Cooperative
The Hon. Richard A. Jones, United States District Court
Tod Leiweke, Seattle Seahawks
Scott H. Luttinen, Washington Trust Bank
Michael McQuaid, McQuaid Commercial Real Estate Brokers
Allie R. Mysliwy
Mildred W. Ollée, Seattle Central Community College
Mark A. Owen, Retired
Elliott Pierce, Union Bank of California
Patricia Ryan, Microsoft
Greg Shaw, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Peter A. Shimer, Deloitte
Molly Stearns, The Seattle Foundation
Trevor Stuart
Mark N. Tabbutt, Saltchuk Resources, Inc.
David H. Wright, Wright Devco
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