We are a charitable organization and we are committed to creating a healthier community through our programs and promoting healthy lifestyles, safe places for at-risk youth and adults and just a place for people to create lasting relationships with others that are searching for the same things.
We never want to turn anyone away because they feel that financially a membership or a program is out of reach for them. Our annual campaign and subsequent events that work toward this goal is the way we can subsidize memberships and program fees. Our program is called Membership For All and has helped countless families and individuals become members of the YMCA in Spokane.
Examples of how a donation can help:
- The Y works to prevent drownings in our area lakes and pools, by providing swim lessons. A one-time gift of $36 allows one child to enroll in swim lessons at the Y.
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A one-time gift of $25 allows one child to take a ballet class, so they can learn a new skill and make friends.
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A gift of $50 a month allows for one-low-income senior to participate in monthly silver sneakers classes.
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$5 a month provides Safe Sitter workshop for one 11–16-year-old to become a safe babysitter while learning basic lifesaving skills.
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$10 a month enrolls 4 teens into Leaders Club, where they learn servant leadership skills.
Cool Y Facts:
- 34,433 free meals were served last summer through the YMCA to help eliminate food insecurity and hunger in our community
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501 campers received financial aid to attend Camp Reed
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46% of Americans cannot swim well enough to save their lives. The YMCA’s Safety Around Water programs teach participants life-saving skills and confidence.