- The Sammamish Family Y is a branch of the YMCA
of Greater Seattle, a 501(c)3 charity. Founded in 1876, the YMCA of Greater
Seattle operates 13 branches and two overnight camps throughout King and
south Snohomish counties, which include 11 swimming pools.
- The YMCA of Greater Seattle is a
membership-based organization, with a daily membership of approximately
120,000 people representing 40,000 households.
- Roughly half of Y members are children and
teenagers. Popular youth and teen programs coming to Sammamish through the
new Community Center may include: swim lessons, camp, youth leadership,
after school enrichment, Earth Service Corp, karate, youth sports, caravan
trips, dance, adaptive programs for special needs children, creative
movement and arts.
- While branch statistics vary, approximately
25% of Y members ask for and receive financial assistance because they
could not afford to participate without it.
- The YMCA of Greater Seattle raises more than
$9M in annual charitable contributions, receives more than $12M in
government grants and receives more than $700K in United Way funding.
These contributions, grants and funds enable children, teens and families
to pursue their full potential through programs and services provided by
the Y.
- The Sammamish Family Y raises $60,000 annually
through the support of the community to assist local youth and families.
- The Y will NOT be receiving a $25M gift from
the City of Sammamish, nor will it own the planned Sammamish Community
& Aquatics Center. The City of Sammamish will own the facility and the Y will operate the facility.
- The Y will be contributing $5M to the
construction and approximately $1M for equipment, furniture and start-up
costs for the planned Community Center.
- To build a new facility of its own, the Y
would need to raise $17M. The Y needs a partner and the City is that
partner. In our 2009 “Its All About
Community” Campaign in which the Sammamish YMCA was to be built the economy changed and we
had to eliminate one branch. It was
Sammamish. If we don’t have a
partner(city) it would be very unlikely that we would build a new facility
in Sammamish.
- The Y is a fiscally responsible organization.
It pays sales taxes and payroll taxes.
Y Membership Benefits
- Full membership privileges at 13 Ys in Greater
Seattle. Visit www.seattleymca.org
- Enriching programs for every age and ability:
Adults, Teens, Youth, Family, Seniors
- Dozens of Group Exercise classes for all
fitness levels
- Free New Member Fitness Orientation
- Free Child Watch while you work out for Family
Membership Types
- State-of-the-art Fitness Equipment
- Indoor Heated Swimming Pools
- Discount rates and advanced registration for
programs like Swimming Lessons and Child Care
- AWAY Network: wherever you travel in the U.S., your Y membership privileges go with you
Everyone is Welcome
The Y is a
membership organization open to all people, welcoming women and men, girls and
boys of all ages, races, ethnicities, religions, sexual orientations, abilities
and financial circumstances. Branches and programs embrace diversity,
reflecting the needs and composition of the communities served. Financial
assistance, to the extent possible, is available for those in need.
The Greatest Benefit
With the
Y, you’re more than a fitness facility member, you’re part of a cause:
strengthening community. By joining the Y, you’re bringing about meaningful
change in your own life and participating in a strong commitment to nurturing
the potential of kids, improving health and well-being for all ages and giving
back and supporting your neighbors in need.