South Sound Young Mens Christian Association

A PLACE TO BELONG

Lasting personal and social change comes when we all work together. 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. This means providing our community with affordable resources for positive development, recreation, health and beyond.

IN MEMORY OF SUE BOYCE

Sue Boyce lived with intention, compassion, and an unmistakable spark. She believed life was meant to be fully lived - and she did just that! From advancing her education and thriving in healthcare roles, to traveling widely, raising a family she adored, and marrying the love of her life, Sue embraced every chapter with grace and purpose. Her energy, warmth, and kindness rippled through the Y community from Water Aerobics classes to every fundraiser she touched. Sue wasn't just the Y's most successful volunteer fundraiser - she was a connector, a listener, and a relentless believer in community. She raised more funds and brought in more people than any volunteer before her, not for recognition, but because she believed deeply in the Y's mission: to strengthen the foundations of community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

To honor Sue's legacy and the community she helped build, we invite you to give in her memory. Your support will continue the work she championed - strengthening connections, creating opportunities, and making sure everyone has a place to belong.

TOGETHER, WE CHANGE LIVES
(2024 Community Impact)

$750,000 in financial assistance and free programming distributed in our community
30,443 total members, participants, and volunteers across Thurston, Mason, & Lewis Counties in 2024
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25,248 members building relationships improving their physical & mental health, and achieving their goals
4,497 youth learning through arts, science, and play in licensed childcare, classes, and summer programs
2,660 kids splashing their way to water safety in swim lessons and swim team
1,783 kids building confidence and relationships in youth sports leagues and clinics
1,355 showers provided to more than 600 of our unhoused neighbors at your Plum Street YMCA
150 multicultural leaders engaged in networking & development at our annual EMLE Conference

FIND YOUR REASON TO GIVE.
FIND YOUR Y.