Mission: Building a community where all people, especially the young, are encouraged to develop their fullest potential in spirit, mind and body. Our mission is briefly stated as "Building strong kids, strong families and strong communities.

Historic Statement of Purpose: The YMCA of Greater Seattle rooted in and infused with Christian tradition and values, seeks to serve all people, especially the young, enabling them to achieve their full potential and realize self-awareness through the development of spirit, mind and body.

Vision: Creating a community where all people, especially the young, are encouraged to reach their fullest potential in body, mind and spirit.

Description:
The YMCA of Shoreline is part of the larger Greater Seattle area YMCA family. We provide opportunities for all people of all socio-economic, religious and racial backgrounds to grow into their fullest potential in mind, body and spirit. We place a special emphasis upon nurturing the young.

History:
The YMCA (Young Men's Christian Association)was founded in London, England in 1844. The organization began as a Judeo-Christian outreach movement to young working men who moved to London looking for work during the Industrial Revolution. To counter the negative influences of drunkeness and temptations of city life, the YMCA began as a movement based in provided safe lodgings and christian community centered on Bible Study and the practice of healthy christian living.

The YMCA came to the United States of America in 1851. YMCA's spread fast and were soon serving boys and older men as well as young men. After WWI, women and girls became an active part of the YMCA and today over half of all YMCA members and staff are women.

Our journey in Seattle began in 1876 as Dexter Horton and a group of 14 citizens founded the YMCA of Greater Seattle. Today, the association serves more than 164,000 people annually, including nearly 100,000 age 18 and under, primarily in King County and south Snohomish County. The YMCA offers many programs in schools, churches, community centers as well as YMCA owned facilities.

Contact people:

Leah Belisle, Marketing Director, (phone), (email) Amy Holland, Program Executive, (phone), (email) Phillipa Dugaw, Program Coordinator, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: (206) 363-3142

Address:

1220 NE 175th Street Shoreline, WA 98155 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.seattleymca.org

Directions:

From the I-5 exit NE 175th Street, head East. Travel one mile and make a left turn into the parking lot of Shoreline South County Family YMCA.   Nearest Bus Stop: NE 175th and NE 15th Ave., 2 minute walk

Miscellaneous Information

Liability
	No
Does your organization welcome court-ordered community service volunteers?
	Yes
Does your organization have volunteer positions for youth 12-18?
	Yes