We're growing: New tools for changing communities
Life in the 21st century is more complex than ever before. The greater Seattle region is experiencing tremendous growth in size, population and diversity. Families, individuals, youth and older adults consistently turn to their local YMCA for help in navigating everyday challenges and opportunities. Many of our YMCAs, however, are unable to keep pace, requiring new facilities to address these trends and strengthen communities.
To address these trends, the YMCA of Greater Seattle launched the historic $40 million It's All About Community! Capital Campaign in 2006. Through the campaign we're building three new state-of-the-art facilities, making improvements to three existing facilities and increasing the YMCA endowment fund.
New state-of-the-art YMCAs
Opened October 2008: Dale Turner Family YMCA
serving Shoreline, Edmonds, Lynnwood, Lake Forest Park, Woodway, Mountlake Terrace and Brier
Opened September 12: Coal Creek Family YMCA
serving Newcastle, north Renton, south Bellevue and southeast Issaquah
Opened October 3: Matt Griffin YMCA
serving SeaTac, Burien, Des Moines, Normandy Park and Tukwila
Improvements to existing YMCAs
Completed January 2008: Meredith Mathews East Madison YMCA
Addition of youth development and family centers and substantial remodel of existing public areas
In progress: YMCA Camp Orkila and YMCA Camp Colman
Expansion of year-round camping and Outdoor Environmental Education facilities
YMCA endowment fund
Increase low-income youth participation at YMCA Camp Orkila and YMCA Camp Colman through the Gates Endowment Challenge.
Donate
Contact Garry Wyckoff, Senior Vice President, Financial Development or donate online.