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IMPACT Fall 2016A newsletter for supporters of the YMCA of Greater Seattle
JOIN OUR NEW MONTHLY GIVING CLUB How you can make a lasting impact on your community
You can now make a monthly contribution to your local Y through our
monthly giving club! As your total gift grows over time, so will the
impact of your gift on your local community.
Consider joining the club securely online today. Just let us know which
cause or branch you would like to support and how much you’d like to
give each month. Your card will be charged around the first of the
month, and you’ll receive regular updates on how your gift is making a
difference.
Thank you for your continued support.
YOUR SUPPORT GETS KIDS MOVING AT RECESS
Three years ago parents and
teachers at Apollo Elementary
rallied together to get their kids
moving during their short,
20-minute recesses,
leaving less time to
wander around or get
into conflicts.
“I know the concept of
teaching kids how to
play may sound a little
crazy,” says Kimberly
Nocco, Apollo Elementary Co-
President. “But when you really
think about it, it’s kind of like a
lost language.”
A fitness committee in the PTA
brought in the Y to help.
Together, they developed the
PlayEVERYDAY program.
PlayEVERYDAY, supported by
donors like you, brings in YMCA
Play Coach James—a high-energy,
enthusiastic, and engaging “uber
camp counselor,” as Kimberly calls
him.
Set to the beat of
fun music, James
encourages the
kids to join in,
teaching the rules
of basic
playground games
like foursquare,
kickball, and jump rope, while
modeling great sportsmanship.
Since the program started three
years ago, both parents and
teachers have noticed a
difference in their kids.
“We’ve had very positive feedback
from the teachers,” Kimberly says.
“The kids look forward to it, and
work together better”
With the success of
PlayEVERYDAY at Apollo, 10
schools in the Issaquah and
Renton School Districts now have
the program at recess.
“We’ve been so pleased to work
with the YMCA on this project. I
just wish we could have it
every day!”
YMCA Play Coach James teaches kids playground fun at Apollo Elementary, thanks to your support.
“When you really think about it, [play] is kind of like a lost language.”
-Kimberly, Apollo Elementary Parent and
PTA Co-President
OUR MISSION: Building a community where all people, especially the young, are encouraged to develop their fullest potential in spirit, mind, and body.
BOARD OF DIRECTORSOfficers Tom Hull, ChairCarolyn S. Kelly, Vice ChairKatie O’Sullivan, Vice Chair John F. Vynne, Vice Chair Nathaniel “Buster” Brown,
TreasurerMolly B. Stearns, Secretary
MembersBrent Beardall Douglas T. Boyden Diane Dewbrey Matt Griffin Jason Hamilton Hon. Richard A. Jones Fred Kiga Stephen LozanoScott Luttinen Michael McQuaid Jill Naas-Blackburn Michael OrbinoDan PeyovichAlison Prince Frank Shaw Galen Smith Matt StoverKris Stred Trevor Stuart Mark N. Tabbutt
ORGANIZATION LEADERSHIP Robert B. Gilbertson, Jr.,
President/CEOJulie L. Brown, SVP, Chief
Financial OfficerBarbara Pamplin, SVP, Chief
Marketing Officer Vivian Shannon, SVP, Chief
Development Officer
IMPACT is a publication of the YMCA of Greater Seattle to update donors and friends of the Y on the impact their support makes.
If you wish to be removed from the mailing list, please contact the Financial Development office at [email protected] or 206 587 6115.
TEENS LEARN ABOUT SOCIAL JUSTICE , GAIN JOB SKILLS
Nearly every day for eight weeks,
high school sophomore Shamarr
Davis took a two-hour transit ride
from Puyallup to the YMCA’s 2100
building in Rainier Valley to take part
in the Puget Sound Off program.
“It was totally worth it,” Shamarr
says. “It gives you experience, job
skills, and an income, and it looks
good on your resume.”
With support from donors like you
and government grants, Puget Sound
Off provides paid internships and
basic job skills to underserved youth,
educating them about social justice
issues facing their community.
This summer, Shamarr and 13 other
young people ages
14-19 explored
the issue of digital
inequity and what it
means for themselves
and their community
through educational
field trips, guest
speakers, and informational
interviews as they create videos and
social media posts.
“I learned the voice of my community
on this issue,” Shamarr says. “A lot
of people are without internet or
computers, which makes it tough
to apply for jobs and
other things.”
Shamarr himself does
not have internet or a
computer at home and
says the technology
skills he’s learned will
help him get a part-time job when he starts college in
a few years. He plans to attend UC
Berkley to study medical science.
With your support:
Thanks to you, Shamarr learned about digital inequity while gaining relevant job skills to support himself and his family.
“I learned the voice of my community on this issue.”
-Shamarr, Puget Sound Off Participant
175 TEENSparticipate in the Puget Sound Off program every year, gaining valuable job skills and diving into social issues that face their community through paid internships.
40%of participants
don’t have internet or computer access
at home.
98%of participants mastered basic computer skills
A LIFETIME OF SUPPORT: BRUCE & SHERYL CHANNER
Bruce Channer and his wife
Sheryl have been members and
advocates of the Y for more than
40 years. Starting as members
when they
moved to
Seattle in
1968, Bruce
soon found
himself
fundraising on
behalf of the
Y, and later
joined the West Seattle board.
“We weren’t in a position to give
a lot of money at that time, but
we believed in what the Y did in
the community,” Bruce says. “You
just can’t hardly imagine West
Seattle without the Y.”
Over the years, Bruce has seen
the Y grow and expand in the
West Seattle community, and
believes it’s just as integral to
kids and families as it was when
he first joined.
“There are some dramatic
changes going on in West Seattle
and the Y is
responding
to those
changes,”
Bruce says.
“When the Y
first started,
West Seattle
was a blue
collar community. Now you
have a lot of people that live in
the community, but commute
elsewhere for work, and changing
demographics. The Y offers a lot
to support those people.”
To ensure the Y can continue to
grow and expand in the future,
Bruce and Sheryl decided to join
the Heritage Club by designating
the Y in their will, something he
Heritage Club Members Bruce and Sheryl Channer have supported the Y and the West Seattle community for more than 40 years.
encourages his peers to consider.
“We don’t have a huge estate,
but that doesn’t mean you can’t
put something there for the
organizations you care about,”
Bruce says. “We want to see the
West Seattle Y continue, and
that’s one of the ways we can
make sure it does.”
“We don’t have a huge estate, but that doesn’t mean you can’t put something there for the organizations you care about.”
-Bruce & Sheryl,Heritage Club Members.
HERITAGE CLUB: YOU CAN LEAVE YOUR OWN LEGACYAt some point in life, most of us start asking: What
will my lasting legacy be? How will others remember
my life’s purpose, goals, and achievements?
We all hope we will be remembered for our love,
generosity, and our very best qualities. Your legacy
will be the memories others have of you; the ways
in which they follow your example.
Your legacy can also be felt by people you will never meet.
When you make a legacy gift to the Y, your love,
generosity, and values will extend into the future.
You can choose the purpose and focus of your
legacy gift from youth development to healthy
living, from one local Y branch or program to our
regional association.
We would be honored to be part of your legacy. Please let us know how we can help provide you and your financial/estate planning advisor with more information by contacting us today:
YMCA of Greater Seattle,
Financial Development Department
206 587 6115 | [email protected]
ALICIA NOW UNDERSTANDS THE WORLD AROUND HER—THANKS TO YOU!English Language Learners Camp keeps kids learning and improving their English skills in the summer
When 6-year-old Alicia moved to
Washington from China earlier
this year, she didn’t speak any
English.
She was enrolled in the English
Language Learners program at
school, but with only 10 minutes
of English instruction at the
beginning of class,
she struggled to
improve her English
and understand
her teachers and
classmates.
This summer,
Alicia’s mother Yan Shen enrolled
her daughter in the Y’s ELL Camp
at Maywood Hills Elementary
in Bothell. By the end of the
three-week session, Alicia began
to understand her teacher and
classmates, and was even able to
tell her mom what she did during
the day—in English.
“Earlier in the school year,
you could tell she was kind of
guessing,” her mom Yan Shen
says. “Now she understands
what’s going on and what her
teachers are saying.”
The camp serves
100 kids in each
session, who
collectively speak
five different
languages.
Throughout the day, children
learn about science, engineering,
and reading in a fun, engaging
environment, practicing English
with other non-native speakers
and teachers who specialize in
teaching English.
With your support, nearly every
child receives financial assistance,
so that no family is turned away.
Yan is grateful for the program,
and says it has helped her
daughter come out of her shell.
“Thank you for providing this
program,” Yan says. “It really is
great.”
With support from donors like you, Alicia’s English is improving, and she’s able to do better in school.
YOU’RE MAKING A DIFFERENCE: $62,000 FOR HEALTHY LIVING PROGRAMSThis Fall’s 2nd Annual YMCAs on the Eastside Strengthening Communities Breakfast was a huge success,
thanks to you. Nearly 200 community leaders came together to discuss the health issues facing our
community and raised more than $62,000 for programs that focus on disease prevention, intervention,
and collaborative partnerships. With these funds we’ll be able to work with more schools and businesses
to create heathier communities. Thank you for your support!
“Now she understands what’s going on and what her teachers are saying.”
-Alicia’s Mom