Creating Communities We All Want to Live In
As we reflect on the past year, we are so grateful for the ways in which our community has shown up for each other. It has been another year of remarkable progress and growth at the YMCA of Greater Seattle, and we are so proud to share our successes with you all.
Video Description: What is the Y? The Y is so much more than a gym. We are driven by our purpose and mission to further equity and justice for all. We are a space for community – and for change.
2022 Impact Report
Board Chair's Letter
Looking back at our impact and progress in 2022, by Frank X. Shaw, Board Chair, YMCA of Greater Seattle.
President's Letter
Read the Letter from the President and CEO, Loria Yeadon, about the YMCA of Greater Seattle's vision and accomplishments in 2022.
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Community Impact
Creating communities that are equitable for all
The Y’s commitment to equity and justice was furthered through a range of initiatives last year.
- 1,400+ people engaged in 11 Community Conversations on topics such as Disability Justice, Hispanic/Latinx labels, Women’s History Month and Asian American Identity
- 6 major equity subject areas were studied through 124 member surveys, 3 Insight Circle, and 37 Observation Kits
- Provided close to 1,000 COVID-19 and missed childhood vaccines
- A successful pilot program was implemented to engage Queer/Trans, Black and Femme Youth in the outdoors
- 150 staff participated in 7 Employee Resource Groups
Creating communities that meet critical needs
In 2022, the Y Social Impact Center rose to meet the challenges facing our youth and young adults in the wake of the pandemic.
- 5,651 total participants were served through the Y Social Impact Center
- 1,953 young people participated in housing services and 1,317 participants were served in young adult services
- 3,097 participants were provided behavioral health services
- 72% of youth enrolled in employment programs obtained employment
- 794 youth were served in foster care services and 87% of foster care youth in transition to adulthood obtained stable housing
Creating communities that are healthy in spirit, mind, and body
Promoting health and wellness has always been at the heart of the Y. Last year, we brought back many in-person classes, rolled out new ones, delivered hundreds of on-demand programs through YMCA360®, and much more.
- 2,837 people served through Whole Person Health navigation
- 2,606 people were served Whole Person Health programming, including African American, Ethiopian and Somali communities
- 4,000 group exercise classes offered
- 38,000 sessions of swim lessons instilled life-saving skills and 300+ youth participated in Safety Around Water programming
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Creating communities for youth
Connected, capable, confident -- that’s our vision for developing youth potential across all our before and after-school programs, outdoor camps, and teen leadership programs.
- 2,488+ youth attended Before and After-School Enrichment programs and 3,606 attended summer day camp
- 10,900 youth attended outdoor experiences at Camp Orkila, Camp Colman, BOLD & GOLD, and YMCA Earth Service Corp
- 5,623 students participated in the Y’s outdoor education program as part of the WA-state standards and developing future stewards of the environment.
- 652,849 meals and snacks distributed through Hunger Initiatives
Creating communities that give back
Volunteers and donors are an integral part of the Y. To recognize those who give back, and in commemoration of the late Judge Charles V. Johnson and his partner, Mrs. Lazelle Johnson, we added an Excellence in Social Justice award to our annual volunteerism awards event in 2022.
- 197,392 people served across all programs and sites
- 3,568 donors raised $8,482,760 to be invested back into community
- 751 volunteers shared 53,264 hours of their time
Our regional impact
2022 was a great year, marked by the impact and progress we made for our youth, families, and individuals throughout branches and sites across our region.
- 197,392 people served across all programs and sites
- 1,773,902 total member visits to YMCA of Greater Seattle locations
- $8,990,241 in financial assistance granted
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Thank You
Thank you for your unwavering support and commitment to the Y. Seeing the smiles on kid’s faces in the swimming pool, in the play zones, and numerous programs as families return to the Y makes it all worthwhile. We hope our progress in 2022 will inspire you to continue supporting our mission to empower youth, improve health, and strengthen communities.
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