YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties
TACOMA, WA
Verified
For Community
Lasting personal and social change comes about when we all work together. That’s why, at the Y, strengthening community is our cause. Every day, we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income, or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.
Our Strength is our Community
- The Y is a nonprofit like no other. We have the presence and partnerships to promise, and deliver, positive change.
- Community Centered: For over 125 years, we’ve been listening and responding to our Pierce and Kitsap County communities.
- Bringing People Together: We touch the lives of over 100,000 people each year, connecting people of all ages and backgrounds to bridge the gaps in community needs.
- Nurturing Potential: We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive, which is why we provide $3.5 million in financial assistance annually to support 1 in 3 Child Care youth, 1 in 5 Camp Seymour participants and 1 in 7 facility members.
- Local Presence and Global Reach: We mobilize our local communities to effect lasting, meaningful change.
Mission
To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
Community Impact
2020 Vision
We are a powerful association of men, women, and children committed - since 1883 - to bringing about lasting personal and social change to communities in Pierce and Kitsap Counties. To ensure this proud heritage of service remains relevant to our growing, changing communities, our Board of Directors developed a strategic plan to guide the organization through the year 2020.
The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties will ensure access to balanced health for all members of our community by:
- Focusing on under-resourced communities
- Working through partnerships and collaborations
- Building community through a sense of belonging and fostering relationships
We will support Youth Development by:
- Leading and championing youth health issue collaborations, with emphasis on nutrition and physical activity levels.
- Increasing youth financial assistance from 14% to 20% of all membership and program participants.
We will improve Healthy Living by:
- Strengthening families through opportunities for parents and children to share in their spiritual, mental and physical development.
- Inspiring healthier lifestyles through 12-week YMCA membership for all Pierce and Kitsap County 12 year olds.
- Reversing the trend of youth obesity and curtailing the increasing incidents of chronic diseases in our community.
We will increase Social Responsibility by:
- Serving and building communities that are accessible geographically and economically, with emphasis on under-resourced communities.
- Ensuring a YMCA facility or program center is accessible within 15 minutes of everyone in Pierce and Kitsap Counties.
