Our Impact

Washinton Ys are committed to strengthening communities through Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility. We build social connections between people of all ages and backgrounds to bridge identified community needs.

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Youth Development

Washington YMCAs are recognized leaders in high quality youth programs and services. Youth are physically and emotionally healthier because of these programs.

During 2024…

  • 170,000 youth were YMCA members

  • 52,500 youth learned the essential life skill of swimming

  • 32,000 youth learned social skills and increased physical activity from playing in youth sports

  • 26,000 youth had a safe place to learn and have fun in summer day or overnight camps.

  • Ys partnered with schools to serve 11,500 students in enrichment based before/after school childcare

  • 2,260 youth were enrolled in high quality early learning and pre-school giving them the foundation to prepare them for kindergarten

  • 1,355 youth engaged in civics education through the Youth and Government Program

Healthy Living

Washington YMCAs are major providers of community health for all ages, including seniors. In 2024, our Ys provided over 500,000 men, women and children access to fitness opportunities through specialized classes, group activities and individual fitness plans.

Ys are addressing identified chronic health issues (Diabetes, Hypertension, Arthritis and Childhood Obesity) in the state. The YMCA works with healthcare providers to serve over 5,000 people between 2022-24 in one or more of our 8 Evidence-Based Health Intervention Programs.

  • 94% Participants showed progress toward at least one of their health-related goals.

  • 95% Identified that their coach provided helpful guidance and feedback.

  • 92% Would recommend the program to a friend of family member.

Social Responsibility

As a leading nonprofit in the state, Washington Ys work with families to offer reduced priced or free options with the goal of making all of our programs and services accessible to all.

We are a leading partner in the USDA meal program. WA Ys offer youth and adult mental health counseling and provide outreach and shelter services for youth 13-24. Ys across the state create social networks for our Active Older Adults and regularly collaborate with other nonprofit agencies to connect families to needed services