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YMCA experiences flooding

Monday, November 19, 2012

The Dale Turner YMCA experienced some serious flooding on Monday, November 19, 2012 as a result of the heavy downpour.

According to an eyewitness who was there before noon,
"The lower parking lot was flooded with at least 4 inches of water. When I got to the Y (I always park on P2) I could see that there was a problem. Most of the parking spaces were flooded. I managed to find one right in front of the stairs that only had a little water in it and the area by the wall was dry.  
"When I came out an hour later, the water was pouring down the elevator shaft and under the door to the stairway. It must have been 4" deep by my car then. The parking spaces in other parts of the garage looked like there was over 6" of water when I went in."

The Y posted a notice,
"We have limited parking as the P2 parking garage is closed due to heavy rain and flooding. In addition, the elevator is out of order also due to flooding in P2. We are working with the city to remedy the situation as quickly as possible. We thank you in advance for your patience and understanding."

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YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program

Tuesday, November 6, 2012


YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program starts November 14th 6:30-7:30pm at the Dale Turner YMCA,  

19290 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline 98133, 206-363-0446.


A 16-week program to reduce your risk of acquiring Type II Diabetes through promoting healthy weight management, increasing activity and improving nutrition in a friendly group environment.

For more information contact Brie Davis 206-344-3181.     


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Parenting Class at Dale Turner YMCA registration open now

Tuesday, September 11, 2012


The school year is upon us! And while many of us look forward to the school year starting and having a set structure for our kids, this time can also be filled with change and challenges.

No doubt we don't generally have our best parenting moments when we are stressed - but what if you had tools to teach your kids how to resolve their challenges and conflicts? What if those tools helped them grow into responsible, resourceful, respectful individuals. What if the mistakes they make along the way could be used to develop life and critical thinking skills? And what if you could do all that without compromising your dignity or theirs?

These are the skills and tools that Positive Discipline teaches.

Sound intriguing? Come to the Parenting with Positive Discipline class at the Dale Turner YMCA.  If you're curious but not sure, you are welcome to the come to first class at no risk (registration is required but a 100% refund is available if you change your mind by 9/30).

The 7 week class runs on Tuesdays from 6:30-8:30pm beginning on September 25th, childcare is included. Fees are $100 per person or $150 per family for members; $135/185 for non-members and include materials. Class size is limited.

Register for both the class and childcare at the front desk of the Y or online. The phone number is 363-0446. The registration site is here.



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Grants enable YMCA to help kids while school is out

Thursday, July 26, 2012

While school is out for the summer, an important source of free meals for thousands of local children from low-income households is unavailable. To help fill the need, the YMCA of Greater Seattle is offering free, nutritious meals to children through King and south Snohomish counties for the second year in a row. Through a partnership with YMCA of the USA, Walmart has generously donated $62,500 to support this effort.

The YMCA of Greater Seattle received this funding as part of Walmart’s Summer Giving Campaign – a $25 million initiative aimed at filling the gaps created when schools close this summer. The initiative is helping to expand nutrition, learning and employment services to more than 110,000 U.S. middle and high school students throughout the summer months.

The YMCA of Greater Seattle is now offering free lunches for children at 20 locations, including two in Shoreline and one in Kenmore, thanks to support from both Walmart and United Way. For information on hours and eligibility, the public is asked to call 1-888-4-FOOD-WA or visit the website  

Shoreline/Northshore locations
  • The Vineyard Church/Turning Point, 14800 1st Ave. NE
  • Ronald Methodist Church, 17839 Aurora Ave. N
  • Kenmore Elementary
Additionally, the Y received a $25,000 grant from the Walmart State Giving Foundation to support its summer learning initiatives. The Y is known for summer programs such as day and overnight camp and quality afterschool child care and youth development programs during the school year. In recent years, the Y has expanded its summer academic programs to help youth transition from middle to high school and avoid summer learning loss, particularly those from low-income neighborhoods and for whom English is a second language. The Walmart grant will enable the Y to serve 160 middle and high school students over the summer. 




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YMCA's Diabetes Prevention Program

Wednesday, July 25, 2012


The YMCA of the USA (Y-USA), a leading nonprofit dedicated to strengthening community through healthy living, released results from the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program, which revealed that participants achieved meaningful weight loss and cut their risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program helps those diagnosed with prediabetes make behavioral changes that not only improve their health, but could potentially save billions in future health care costs.

More than 4,000 individuals have enrolled and attended at least one class since the Y expanded the program in 2010 and one-third have completed the full yearlong program. The program has grown from a few pilot sites in two communities to 247 class locations across 51 cities in 26 states. Participants in the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program lost an average of 4.8 percent of their body weight, while hundreds of individuals lost an average of 7 percent of body weight.

“The Y is on the leading edge of how healthcare services will be delivered in the future,” said Jonathan Lever, vice president for health strategy and innovation for Y-USA. “The Y’s footprint in communities and the portability of the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program means we can reach many of the 79 million individuals currently estimated to have prediabetes and help reverse the rise of chronic disease rates that are causing health care costs to increase.”

The YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program, a part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) led National Diabetes Prevention Program, is a 12-month evidence-based program that includes 16 weekly core sessions followed by monthly maintenance sessions. The program is delivered in a classroom setting by trained lifestyle coaches and provides a supportive environment where a small group of individuals work together to learn how healthier eating and increased physical activity can help reduce their risk for developing type 2 diabetes. Long-term program goals include reducing participants’ body weight by 7 percent and increasing physical activity to 150 minutes per week.

One program participant, Christina M., from Harrison, NY, has already seen results. “The most powerful thing I learned was how to eat well; and the group experience was really helpful because one person may be struggling with something and the group would bounce around ideas and provide a fresh perspective that could really help.”

Potentially Saving Billions in Health Care Costs

According to a recent report from the CDC, if current trends continue, one in three Americans could have diabetes by the year 2050, causing an immense strain on the health care system. An Urban Institute report indicates that the nation could save up to $191 billion over the next 10 years if programs like the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program were scaled nationally, with the majority of savings going to Medicare and Medicaid programs.

”With so much at stake, we must make sure that an effective program to prevent type 2 diabetes is widely available,” said Dr. Ann Albright, PhD, RD, director of CDC’s Division of Diabetes Translation. “Partners like the Y are helping us reach that goal by bringing the program to many communities across America.”

Besides helping people live healthier and potentially reducing the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program sets a new course for U.S. health care delivery by forming partnerships with third party payers (employers, private insurers and state and local governments). These partnerships create a new paradigm in health care delivery where, for the first time, a community-based organization is reimbursed on a performance basis for a prevention program delivered in a group setting.

OptumHealth’s Diabetes Prevention and Control Alliance (DPCA) provides start-up funding to help establish the programs in local communities. The DPCA also provides technology and administrative services for the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program and for plan sponsors who offer the program as a covered benefit to their employees or members. United HealthCare and Medica are the first payers to provide reimbursement for the successful delivery of the program.

“The YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program provides people with prediabetes with the information and tools they need to take control of their health and tackle this disease,” said Deneen Vojta, M.D., senior vice president of the UnitedHealth Center for Health Reform & Modernization. “The Diabetes Prevention and Control Alliance is pleased to partner with the Y to broaden the reach of this proven program for millions of people with prediabetes, and make greater progress in the fight against the diabetes epidemic in our country.”

Visit YMCA.net/diabetes-prevention to learn more about the program and see if you qualify. Call the Dale Turner Family YMCA at 206-363-0446 to speak with a representative about the program. 




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The Y is ‘Serving Up Summer’ with the Walmart Foundation to Fight Child Hunger

Monday, July 9, 2012

The Dale Turner Family YMCA has joined a national effort to serve 5 million healthy meals and snacks to 100,000 children to help keep them well-nourished.

While summer should be a time of fun, exploration and relaxation, many children are left without the nutrition they need to learn, grow and thrive. More than 21 million children lose access to free or reduced-cost meals once the school year ends, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). To ensure that children in the Shoreline and Edmonds communities have access to food year-round, the Dale Turner Family YMCA is offering free healthy meals and snacks through its summer food program, thanks to a grant funded by the Walmart Foundation.

The Y has partnered with the Walmart Foundation to address child hunger in communities, with a focus on increasing participation in the USDA’s Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), which provides free meals to children aged 18 and under while school is out. According to the Food Research and Action Center, only in one in seven children who depend on free or reduced-cost meals during the school year received meals though the SFSP last summer. This summer, more than 300 Ys nationwide will offer summer food programs with a collective goal to serve 5 million healthy meals and snacks to 100,000 children.

“For some children in our communities, the end of the school year means end of meals,” said Risa Hartman, Associate Executive Director, Dale Turner Family YMCA. “At the Y, we are focused on making sure children stay healthy and well-nourished. Thanks to the partnership with the Walmart Foundation, our Y will be able to provide meals to children in the community who need them most.”
“At Walmart, we recognize the need to support the development of our nation’s youth,” said Sylvia Mathews Burwell, president of the Walmart Foundation. “We know that providing access to healthy meals during the summer months will enable students to return to school healthy, prepared and ready to succeed. By working closely with the Dale Turner Family YMCA, we can help kids have better summers and, ultimately, better lives.”

As part of the Dale Turner Family YMCA’s summer food program, children aged 18 and under will continue to receive lunch each day. Not only will this help hundreds of children stay well-nourished, active and energized all summer long, but it also will alleviate the strain on family food budgets when school is out. As a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y is focused on ensuring that all children have access to food and maintain good health.   

Nationally, the Y is a partner in the Walmart Foundation’s 2012 Summer Giving Campaign, which has committed more than $20 million in grants to expand nutrition, learning and employment programs for elementary, middle and high school students in more than 350 communities. The Walmart Foundation contributed a $5 million grant to YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) to address child hunger. Y-USA, in turn, passes the funding along in the form of grants to participating YMCAs.

The Summer Meals Program feeds kids and teens 18 years and under. Each day lunches and fun activities are provided for youth over the summer. This program is brought to the public through the collaboration of the Dale Turner Family YMCA, Northshore YMCA, Northshore School District, Vineyard Church/Turning Point, Ronald United Methodist Church, the Edmonds School District, and Fantazimo.

The Vineyard Church/Turning Point, 910 N 160th St, Shoreline, WA 98133
July 9 - August 1, 12:15-1:15pm, Monday - Wednesday
Contact Rose Swetman at 206 313 0898

Ronald United Methodist Church, 17839 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133
June 26 - August 30, 12:00-1:00pm, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Activities from 12:45-2:00pm
Contact Kim Young at 206 569 7011

College Place Elementary, 20401 76th Ave W, Lynnwood, WA
July 9 - August 17, 11:00am-12:00pm, Monday - Friday
Activities from 12:00-2:00pm
Contact Kim Young at 206 569 7011

Kenmore Elementary, 19121 71st Ave NE, Kenmore, WA 98028
July 9 - August 24, 12:00-1:00pm, Monday - Friday
Activities held during lunch
Contact Terry Donald at 425 485 9797

To learn more about the Dale Turner Family YMCA’s summer food program, visit the webpage  or call 206 363 0446.

The Y is one of the nation’s leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Ys engage 21 million men, women and children – regardless of age, income or background – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation’s health and well-being, and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the long-standing relationships and physical presence not just to promise, but to deliver, lasting personal and social change. 

Walmart and the Walmart Foundation are proud to support initiatives that are helping people live better around the globe. In May 2010, Walmart and its Foundation made a historic pledge of $2 billion through 2015 to fight hunger in the U.S. The Walmart Foundation also supports education, workforce development, environmental sustainability, and health and wellness initiatives.


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Free lunch and activities for youth over the summer

Sunday, June 10, 2012


The Dale Turner Family YMCA is in partnership with local organizations to ensure youth receive nutritious meals while away from school over the summer months. Just as learning does not end when school lets out, neither does a child's need for good nutrition. 

The Dale Turner Family YMCA is proud to continue providing the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) for children at multiple sites throughout the city of Shoreline and south Snohomish County, which provides free, nutritious meals and snacks to help children get the nutrition they need to learn, play and stay energized over the summer as well as fend off summer learning loss.

Hunger is one of the most severe roadblocks to the learning process. Lack of nutrition during the summer months may set up a cycle for poor performance once school begins again. Hunger also may make children more prone to illness and other health issues. The SFSP is designed to fill that nutrition gap and make sure children can get the nutritious meals they need.

Meals will be made available at no charge to attending children 18 years of age and younger.  All meals are available without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, age, or disability.  

To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call toll free (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TTY).  The Dale Turner Family YMCA and the USDA are an equal opportunity provider and employer.


Meals will be served at the following sites:

The Vineyard Church/Turning Point
Site Address: 910 N 160th St Shoreline, WA 98133
Date of Service: July 9 – August 1; Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays
Meal Type: Lunch
Meal Time: 12:15 pm – 1:15 pm (lunch)             
Contact: Rose Swetman
Phone Number: 206-313-0898

Ronald United Methodist Church
Site Address: 17839 Aurora Avenue North, Shoreline, WA 98133
Date of Service: June 26 – Aug 30; Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays
Meal Type: Lunch
Activities: Fun activities for kids and teens will also be offered directly following the meal
Meal Time: 11:45 am – 12:45 pm
Contact: Kim Young
Phone: 206-569-7011

Kenmore Elementary School
Site Address: 19121 71st Ave NE, Kenmore, WA 98028
Date of Service: July 9 – Aug 31; Monday through Friday
Meal Type: Lunch
Activities: Fun activities for kids and teens will also be offered directly following the meal
Meal Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Contact: Terry Donald
Phone: 425-485-9797 




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YMCA Summer Camp helps youth learn, get outdoors and develop leadership skills

Thursday, June 7, 2012


Y Camp Counselor with campers
Photo courtesy YMCA


From now to the end of August, the Dale Turner Family YMCA is encouraging parents to help keep their kids physically active and mentally engaged by signing them up for one of the Y’s day and overnight camps. Summer is a critical out-of-school time when children and teens can benefit from enriched learning, new experiences and making new friendships. The Y’s camp offers all of this and more. 

“While summer should be a time of exploration, youth are sometimes less involved in activities that stimulate their mind and body,” says Chris Robinson, Youth Recreation Program Director, Outdoor Day Camp. “When at day camp, kids have the opportunity to get outdoors and learn about nature, take on new responsibilities, gain independence, and develop essential social skills and new relationships. As a result, they become more confident, open to trying new things and grow as individuals and as part of a group.”

The Dale Turner Family YMCA Summer Camps provide exciting and educational camp programming for children and teens, and their parents, including: Day and overnight, enrichment, specialty, sports and more for preschoolers through high-schoolers. And, to ensure that all youth have the chance to experience camp, the Dale Turner Family YMCA offers financial assistance to those in need.

A leading nonprofit committed to nurturing the potential of youth, the Y has been a leader in providing summer camp for more than 125 years. The Dale Turner Family YMCA continues to give youth an enriching, safe experience with caring staff and volunteers who model positive values that help build their kids’ character. According to Y camping experts, there are five reasons why children and teens should attend summer camp:   

  1. ADVENTURE: Summer camp is all about a wide variety of fun adventures and new experiences, and especially exploring the outdoors. YMCA camps have a new adventure for every child and teen. Visit webpage for details.
  2.  HEALTHY FUN: Day and resident camps offer fun, stimulating activities that engage the body and mind, and also help children and teens learn the importance of nutrition to help improve their eating habits. 
  3. PERSONAL GROWTH: While being away from the routine back home, youth have a chance to learn new skills, and develop confidence and independence by taking on new responsibilities and challenges.
  4. NEW FRIENDSHIPS: Amidst the fun of camp games, songs, swimming, canoeing and talent shows, campers meet new friends. 
  5. MEMORIES: Summer camp is an unforgettable experience that will give each camper memories (and campfire stories) that will last a lifetime. Youth return to school with plenty of camp stories to share!

For more information about the Dale Turner Family YMCA Summer Camps, see webpage or contact Member Services at 206-363-0446.

About the Y
The Y is one of the nation’s leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Ys engage 21 million men, women and children – regardless of age, income or background – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation’s health and well-being, and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the long-standing relationships and physical presence not just to promise, but to deliver, lasting personal and social change.


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Dale Turner Family YMCA swim programs teach confidence and safety

Friday, May 18, 2012


Swim students practicing their kick at Dale Turner Family YMCAs swim class.
Photo courtesy Dale Turner YMCA

As swim season approaches, the Dale Turner Family YMCA reminds kids and adults about the importance of practicing safety when in and around the water. The Y offers a variety of swim programs in Shoreline, where swimmers can have fun while developing confidence, engaging in physical activity and learning safety skills that can save lives.

“The Dale Turner Family YMCA is committed to providing as many opportunities as possible for everyone to learn basic swimming lessons and water safety practices,” said Becky Vrieland, Aquatics Director, Dale Turner Family YMCA. “We encourage kids and adults to have fun when in and around the water, but to always make safety their first priority.”

In honor of National Water Safety Month this May, the Dale Turner Family YMCA recommends kids and adults practice the following safety tips when in and around the water:
  • Only swim when and where there is a lifeguard on duty; never swim alone.
  • Adults should constantly and actively watch children in and near the water. If multiple adults are in the vicinity, designate a “water watcher” so everyone knows who is on duty.
  • Inexperienced swimmers should wear a Coast Guard-approved life jacket when in, on or around the water.
  • Parents or guardians of children who are non-swimmers or beginning level swimmers should be in the water and within arm’s reach of their child.
  • Children and adults should not engage in breath holding activities in the water.

As a leading nonprofit committed to youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y has been a leader in providing swim lessons and water safety for many years. 

The Dale Turner Family YMCA continues to help youth and adults experience the joy and benefits of swimming, so they can be healthy, confident and secure in the water. 

There are a variety of programs to choose, including family swim, competitive swim teams, group and private lessons for youth and adults, water aerobics, and much more. 

To ensure that everyone has an opportunity to participate, financial assistance is available to those in need to help cover the costs.

To learn more about the Dale Turner Family YMCA’s swim programs, contact Becky Vrieland at 206-569-7006.


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Dale Turner Family YMCA encourages families to play, learn & connect at the YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day®

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Jump in the bounce house, race through the obstacle course, try face painting, indoor climbing wall, geocaching, win prizes and more!

Dale Turner Family YMCA is encouraging all kids and parents to stop by for a free community event on Saturday, April 28 – the YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day®, which is the nation’s largest health day for families. This year’s theme is “Play, Learn, Connect.”

The goal is to inspire three things in local kids and families: healthy lifestyles and physical activity year-round, a commitment to educational activities over the summer and closer connections in the community.

From 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. on April 28, Dale Turner Family YMCA will feature fun games and activities for all ages, healthy snacks, facility tours and pool time. There are no joining fees for family memberships all weekend, and the first 100 kids at each Y receive free t-shirts.

To help strengthen ties within the community and further the goals of Healthy Kids Day, Dale Turner Family YMCA is working with local community organizations, businesses and partners. Nationally, Healthy Kids Day is supported by the Dodge brand.

Here are some highlights of what is planned at Dale Turner Family YMCA for Healthy Kids Day through this collaboration:

  • Several fun events will be taking place at Healthy Kids Day like make-and-take art, make-and-take snacks, raffle prizes, balloon artist, bounce house, obstacle course, climbing wall, geocaching, and more. 
  • Entertainment will be provided by special guests - Son Of Reptile Man, hip hop performance by Camille’s Dance Edge Company, with demonstrations of Y cooking classes, Tae Kwon Do, Serevi Rugby Club, Zumbatomic®, and African Dance with Fatimah. 
  • The event will also include special guests from the Jet City Rollergirls, Shoreline Police Department, Shoreline Fire Department, and The Seattle Majestics - Women’s Professional Football. 
  • In addition, this will also be a great opportunity to connect with local organizations like My ID Club, Emerald City Smoothie, R.E.I., Run To Win Sports Camps, as well as 15 other community partners. Paticipants will also get the chance to learn more about Y Youth Sports, Y Programs, Y Summer Day Camp, Water Safety with Y Aquatics, Y Adventure Guides, Y Overnight Camps: Camp Colman and Camp Orkila, YMCA B.O.L.D., A.C.T. (Actively Changing Together), and much more! 

Bring swimsuits because after the event, there will be an open swim from 1:00-4:00pm.


Healthy Kids Day will also take place at 1,900 Ys nationwide this year. The event is jam-packed with fun activities to help parents improve their kids’ lifestyles for the long term. Research shows that without access to activities that stimulate both the mind and body, kids are more prone to gain weight and fall behind academically over the summer months.
“Healthy Kids Day opens families to all the activities the Y has to offer to keep them moving during our rainy, blustery seasons and to prevent learning loss during the summer. We strive to keep kids and families physically and intellectually active throughout the year,” said Courtney Whitaker, Executive Director of the Dale Turner Family YMCA.
For more information, visit the website or call 206-363-0446.

About the Dale Turner Family YMCA
The Dale Turner Family YMCA facility, located off of Aurora and 192nd St, offers a wide array of health & well-being programs offered every week including yoga, cycling and Zumba; just to name a few! Members have access to a free total health consultation with trained health & wellness coaches. Parents can conveniently check their children in at the onsite child care center while they swim in the pool or exercise in the total health center. Plus, membership includes access to all of the 13 YMCA of Greater Seattle facilities.

About the YMCA of Greater Seattle
The YMCA of Greater Seattle is one of the Northwest’s leading nonprofit organizations strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Founded in 1876, we enhance the lives of more than 190,755 people annually through 13 branches, two overnight camps and more than 200 program sites throughout King and south Snohomish counties.



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YMCA of Greater Seattle launches global teen program to Taiwan

Saturday, April 7, 2012

Teens Kick Off Service Learning Trips to Japan, Colombia, Senegal and Taiwan

Seattle – Leadership, Service, Discovery and Connection are four major goals of the YMCA Global Teen Leadership program, involving teens from high schools throughout greater Seattle who will gather for a Kick-Off on April 14th. 

To plant seeds of leadership and engage teens in addressing issues facing youth around the world, the Y has expanded its program with partner YMCAs in Asia, Latin America and Africa. This year the YMCA of Greater Seattle will launch a new program with the YMCA in Seattle’s sister-city Kaohsiung, Taiwan. In this program teens will volunteer with various social agencies serving youth. Visits to historical sites and cultural visits around the island of Taiwan will expose teens to the country’s rich culture, arts and beauty.

Global Teens meet monthly and for one intensive week in June to to learn about the culture, history, language and customs of the country they will visit. Teens then embark on a 14-day experience of a lifetime in Japan, Colombia, Senegal or Taiwan. The Taiwan program will include 2 weeks of additional pre-trip language and culture training. A one-month summer intensive Japanese Language program is another new addition to helping youth develop their cultural and language competencies. Upon their return, teens share their experience with the community, at school and at the YMCA annual Growing Global Connections Celebration Event in October.

The host country YMCAs provide unique experiences including coordinating home stays and teen service activities, integrating them into their youth development programs, and sharing their culture, history and community strengths and challenges.

2009 YMCA Teen trip to Kobe, Japan

As part of their program, teens will do fundraising and a local service project in our local international community. “More than half of the students could not afford this incredible opportunity without the support of scholarships and help from our community.” says Monica Quill Kusakabe, International Program Director. “These experiences help young people envision their role in the world and be competitive in the their college entrance applications.”

The program started with exchanges between the Seattle and Kobe YMCAs in 1968. Last year the Y expanded the program to Korea, Colombia and Senegal and plans are in the works for a program to mainland China and other countries in Latin America.

In a reciprocal program, the Y of Greater Seattle hosts teens from Korea, Japan and Colombia in the Seattle area in the summer and fall.

Teens interested in applying can join the Kick-Off Retreat on April 14th from 9-1:30 pm at the Downtown Seattle YMCA, 909 4th Avenue Seattle, WA 98104.

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Jcpenney grant helps more children in Shoreline & Edmonds participate in YMCA Afterschool Programs

Saturday, February 11, 2012

The Dale Turner Family YMCA was one of 235 Ys nationwide to receive a $5,000 grant from jcpenney to provide more school-aged children with financial assistance to attend afterschool programs at the Y. 

As a result, more children in the Shoreline and Edmonds communities, who otherwise could not afford to participate, have access to life-enriching afterschool programs that cultivate the values, relationships and skills kids need to thrive, now and as adults.

This is the second year that jcpenney has supported the local Y’s afterschool programs.

The Dale Turner Family YMCA sees the benefits of this collaboration first-hand. “The Y’s partnership with jcpenney has enabled us to provide working parents peace of mind, and their children a safe and affordable place to learn, grow and thrive,” says Courtney Whitaker, Executive Director of the Dale Turner Family YMCA. “Our local jcpenney store has been a very dedicated partner, not only in funding our afterschool initiatives, but also by promoting and supporting our community events and programs.”

In addition to awarding afterschool access grants, jcpenney supports approximately 500 Ys through pennies from heaven, the company’s philanthropic initiative that raises donations four times a year at jcpenney stores nationwide. During the designated campaign periods, jcpenney customers have the opportunity to round up their purchase total to the next whole dollar and donate the difference to the store’s local afterschool partner.

YMCAs have been engaging children in afterschool programs for more than 50 years. Today, Ys impact the lives of hundreds of thousands of youth at afterschool programs across the country. YMCA afterschool programs focus on the holistic development of youth and include elements that promote health and well-being, social skill development, emotional development, artistry, character development, sports and service.

In Shoreline and Edmonds, the YMCA serves over 8,000 youth and teens in afterschool child care, sports, and recreation programs. Over $217,000 was offered in the form of financial assistance to participants of these programs last year by the Dale Turner Family YMCA.

About the Y
The Y is one of the nation’s leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Ys engage 21 million men, women and children – regardless of age, income or background – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation’s health and well-being, and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the long-standing relationships and physical presence not just to promise, but to deliver, lasting personal and social change.



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Korean American bank strengthens partnership with Dale Turner YMCA in Shoreline

Sunday, November 27, 2011

PIBank donates $1000 to the Dale Turner YMCA
The Board has pledged $1000 a year.
Photo courtesy PIBank

By Julie Kang

As the PIBank (Pacific International Bank), also known as the first community bank established by the Korean Americans in Washington, celebrates its tenth year anniversary, the board members decided to thank the community through a stronger partnership with the Dale Turner Y

In the previous years, PIBank and the board members had supported and volunteered with predominantly Korean American organizations. However, PIBank board members wanted to support the great mission of the Dale Turner for providing services to help the local community in Shoreline. 

PIBank has a branch in North Seattle and Lynnwood, as well as two others in the south end. 

The Dale Turner YMCA has supported the Shoreline community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. 
"Through the free summer lunch program and low cost childcare, the Y is providing support that the schools are not able to fulfill," said Shoreline School District Parent Academic Liaison. 
However, with increased need for financial assistance by its members, the community and the local businesses really need to step up. 
"PIBank has set a fine example and the Y is nurturing new relationships," said a board member of the Y.

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Food Lifeline: Hunger and food banks in Shoreline and Lake Forest Park

Monday, November 21, 2011

By Diane Hettrick

Food banks in western Washington have their own territories, which do not necessarily coincide with the boundaries of the old city of Lake Forest Park or the new city of Shoreline. To add to the confusion, Shoreline is home to the largest hunger relief organization in the state - Food Lifeline - and while it does not give food to individuals, it is technically a "food bank."

Ashley Gammell, Corporate Relations Manager of Food Lifeline, explains:
"Washington State has unique hunger relief terminology and we are what is considered a Food Bank by the rest of the country. By local standards, we are considered a food distribution organization or a comprehensive hunger relief organization since we also distribute non-food resources and have an active presence in the basic needs public policy arena at the state and local level. 
Food Lifeline is the largest hunger relief organization in the state and serves the 17 counties of Western Washington through a network of 300 food banks, meal programs, and shelters. In fact, last year alone we distributed over 27 million meals through our network of member food banks, meal programs, and shelters to over 745,000 unique individuals."

Hopelink Shoreline, located next to Marshalls in the Sears Aurora Square shopping area, is one of the 300 agencies which regularly receives products from Food Lifeline for distribution to individuals and families through its local area food bank.

Leslie Brooks, Manager of Hopelink, has been canvassing the community, asking local organizations to set up regular food drives to benefit Hopelink. 

She said, "People are concerned that the food they contribute will stay in the local community. The truth is that we don't have enough local contributions of food or money to support the need in Shoreline. Every month we have to bring in food from the other Hopelink locations. And every month, the need is greater."

Ashley says that typically, the food that Food Lifeline goes after is much larger in quantity than an agency such as Hopelink would be able to process, i.e. a 40,000 lb. semi-truck filled with 1,000 pound boxes of apples. Their thriving volunteer program is largely dedicated to taking large donations like that and repacking them so that they can be handed out by local food banks to seniors and families.

Volunteers also sort fresh and perishable product donated through their retail grocery program. "We can book volunteer groups as large as 60 people at a time and had 9,000 volunteers donate their time last year." Windermere Shoreline spent a day recently repacking frozen peas. (see story)

North Helpline is another of the local food banks that Food Lifeline helps support. Located just off Lake City Way in north Seattle, it serves not only the Lake City area, but up Bothell Way into Lake Forest Park and North City. North Helpline currently has a Buy a Bag program with Safeway, where shoppers can pay $10 for a prepacked bag of food which will be given to North Helpline. (see story)

Does Food Lifeline have food drives? How do they get their contributions?
Ashley responds, "While we do have a program that accommodates community food drives, it is something we view more as an opportunity to educate the community about hunger rather than an efficient way to source food. Because of our large infrastructure and our affiliation with Feeding America, the nation’s food bank network, we can procure food much more efficiently through other means by using cash contributions on things such as freight and shipping costs on donated bulk loads of pasta, veggies, and proteins from other regions. 
"That is how we are able to maintain only a 4% administrative overhead and provide three meals with each donated dollar we receive. Often, we partner with large companies on cause-related marketing campaigns with a food drive component. 
"We strive to always keep the food drive product we collect in its community of origin, unless specifically directed to do otherwise by the donor."

Another local partner for Food Lifeline is POPY's Cafe, sponsored by the Dale Turner YMCA and the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church of Shoreline. Held at Bethel Lutheran Church in Shoreline, POP church volunteers serve a full dinner to anyone who shows up, every Wednesday evening.  POPY's is serving Thanksgiving Dinner on November 23rd.

If someone has access to large resources, how can they connect with Food Lifeline?
"Any company that sells, distributes or produces food and can make donations that are over 1,000 pounds per donation cycle is a great candidate to be a Food Lifeline Full Plate partner. We also work with grocery retail chains through our Grocery Rescue program and Seattle area restaurants and caterers through our Seattle’s Table program (more information about those programs here).

Other than volunteering to repackage food, how can community members help?
"People in the community who wish to support Food Lifeline’s work by making a cash donation can donate online or can text the word MEALS to 52000 and a ten dollar donation to Food Lifeline will be added to their monthly mobile phone bill. Food Lifeline can provide an entire day of nutritious meals to a hungry person with every $1 donation."

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Dale Turner Family YMCA offers extended summer camp

Saturday, August 27, 2011

The Dale Turner Family YMCA offers extended summer camp in response to Shoreline School District’s late start

The Shoreline School District has pushed back the start day of class from September 1 to September 12. 

In order to ensure families have a safe and affordable child care for their children during these days The Dale Turner Family YMCA will be hosting Back To School Extravaganza Days; which are fun filled, theme based days held at Shoreview Park in Shoreline. 

Children will have the opportunity to participate in arts and crafts, group games, hikes at the park, teambuilding and much more! Activities will be held on-site at the park each day.

Care will be available from 7 am – 6 pm each day. We ask that parents pick up and drop off at Shoreview Park. There will be no transportation to and from Shoreview Park.

Shoreview Park is located at 700 NW Innis Arden Way, Shoreline 98133.

PRICE
$25 per day

GRADES
Entering Kindergarten – 6th Grade

ADDITIONAL INFO
Please send your child with a sack lunch, backpack, closed toe shoes, jacket, and water bottle.

DATES OF CAMP
  • Thursday, September 1: Water Extravaganza Day
  • Friday, September 2: Hawaiian Luau Day
  • Tuesday, September 6: International Games Day
  • Wednesday, September 7: Survivor Day
  • Thursday, September 8: Olympic Games Day
  • Friday, September 9: Western Rodeo Day


For more information please contact Chris Robinson, Youth Recreation Director at 206-569-7025 or via email.  Or contact Kari Schmauch, Community Programs Director, at 206-569-7023 or via email.



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Help spread the word: The Y fights child hunger this summer with help from Walmart

Thursday, July 28, 2011

Photo courtesy YMCA
From the Dale Turner YMCA in Shoreline

The Y Fights Child Hunger This Summer with Help from the Walmart Foundation

The Dale Turner Family YMCA joins national effort to provide 7 million meals to children this summer, as part of Walmart’s Summer Giving Campaign

When the school year ends, so do free meals for the millions of children in low-income households who depend on them most. This summer, the Dale Turner Family YMCA is offering free nutritious meals to those children in need in Shoreline, thanks to a $45,000 grant from YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) and Walmart to feed more children through the national Summer Food Service Program. The program, run by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), provides free meals to children aged 18 and under while school is out of session. Nationally, more than 300 Ys will provide 7 million meals to 70,000 children this summer.

According to the USDA, 19.5 million low-income children receive free or reduced-cost meals during the school year. As part of the Dale Turner Family YMCA’s summer food program, children aged 18 and under will continue to receive one lunch each day. Not only will this help hundreds of children get nutrition they need for good health, but it also will help alleviate the strain on family food budgets when school is out.

“Millions of children and families are at greater risk for hunger in the summer months,” says Risa Hartman, Associate Executive Director of the Dale Turner Family YMCA. “With so many children who lose access to daily meals when the school lunch program is over, the Dale Turner Family YMCA is committed to stepping in and helping to ensure our children stay healthy and strong.”

The Dale Turner Family YMCA’s summer food program received funding as part of Walmart’s Summer Giving Campaign – a broad $25 million initiative aimed at filling the gaps created when schools close this summer. The initiative will help expand nutrition, learning and employment services to more than 110,000 U.S. middle and high school students throughout the summer months. Walmart contributed a $3 million grant to Y-USA to address child hunger.

The Dale Turner Family YMCA is teaming up with the Vineyards Church/Turning Point and Ronald United Methodist Church, to offer multiple lunch sites this summer. See the information below to find a site near you.


17839 Aurora Avenue North
Shoreline, WA 98133
Date of Service: June 20 – August 26; Monday – Friday
Meal Type: Lunch

Fun activities for youth and teens will be offered directly following the meal.
Meal Time: 11:45am – 12:45pm
For more information contact: Risa Hartman at 206 569 7002


14800 1st Ave NE
Shoreline, WA 98155
Date of Service: July 11 – August 17; Mondays & Wednesdays
Meal Type: Lunch

Meal Time: 12:15 – 1:15pm
For more information contact: Aimee Accetturo at 206 363 4003


Help the Y Raise Awareness
The need to provide healthy meals to children over the summer is critical, as more families struggle with the issue of hunger. To help generate awareness, supporters are invited to tweet about the Y’s hunger efforts with the hashtag #YFightHunger on Twitter (e.g., “the Y is feeding 70,000 kids this summer. #YFightHunger). The Y’s goal is to collect 70,000 “tweets” to represent each of the 70,000 children that the Y will feed this summer. This live Twitter feed will appear on a webpage on the Y’s national website, ymca.net.

To learn more about the Dale Turner Family’s summer food program, visit the website and click on the Summer Lunch Program link.

About the Y
The Y is one of the nation’s leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Ys engage 21 million men, women and children – regardless of age, income or background – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation’s health and well-being, and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the long-standing relationships and physical presence not just to promise, but to deliver, lasting personal and social change.

About Philanthropy at Walmart
Walmart and the Walmart Foundation are proud to support initiatives that are helping people live better around the globe. In May 2010, Walmart and its Foundation made a historic pledge of $2 billion through 2015 to fight hunger in the U.S. The Walmart Foundation also supports education, workforce development, environmental sustainability, and health and wellness initiatives. To learn more, visit the foundation website.





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The Y partners with local churches to feed children this summer

Monday, June 13, 2011

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Swing for Japan Saturday night - have fun - do good

Friday, June 10, 2011

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Swing for Japan: a relief Swing Dance in Shoreline benefits Japanese Red Cross

Monday, June 6, 2011

Photo courtesy Dance It!
Swing for Japan, 8:00pm-12:30am, Dale Turner Family YMCA, 19290 Aurora Ave North, Shoreline, WA, Saturday, June 11

The Dale Turner Family YMCA, Dance It, and Edmonds-Woodway Swing Club are partnering together to host a large, community-wide Swing and Lindy Hop relief dance to raise awareness about the current state of turmoil and disaster in Japan from the earthquake in May of 2011. All proceeds from the dance go directly to the Japanese Red Cross Association.
"We strongly believe in providing support for the families in Japan in this time of need," says Jose Tello of the EW Swing Club. Through the combined efforts of three organizations, they are reaching out to a wide variety of audiences; ranging from high school students, dance organizations, individuals, and ballrooms such as Eastside Stomp and Century Ballroom in the greater Seattle area.
The dance on Saturday, June 11 will consist of an unforgettable night of swing dancing at all levels, entertaining dance performances, live and DJ music, refreshments, and a beginner's dance lesson provided by Dance It instructors.
"We encourage everyone of all ages to attend, as this is a public event," says Lise Baadh of Dance It. Admission is only $5. The organizers gratefully accept donations of any kind (monetary donations, raffle items, etc.) to benefit their cause and the YMCA will graciously accept monetary donations through their Japanese Red Cross donation page.
Tello states that "with sponsors from three non-profit organizations that specialize in dance and youth fitness, we are confident in hosting a successful event." The disaster in Japan may have occurred two months ago and disappeared from the news and media, but the efforts to aid and provide relief rigorously continue.


The Dale Turner Family YMCA, Edmonds-Woodway Swing Club, and Dance It are all Non-Profit organizations. The Dale Turner Family YMCA is a cause-driven organization that is for youth development, for healthy living and for social responsibility. Edmonds-Woodway High School (EWHS) Swing Club is a student-led club that focuses on teaching Swing dancing to students and promoting Swing dancing throughout the school and community. Dance It is a Seattle-based organization which provides free dance instruction (such as Swing, Salsa, and Tango) to local high school youth, and whose goal is to improve overall fitness, enhance social skills, and build confidence in teens through dance.

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Summer T-Ball and Coaches Pitch Offered At The Y This Summer

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

The Dale Turner Family YMCA is now registering for summer t-ball and coaches pitch baseball. The registration deadline is June 12 and spaces are filling quickly.

The YMCA baseball league is designed specifically for younger ages with a focus on learning fundamental skills, such as batting, catching, throwing and rules of the game.

Youth who play sports develop general physical fitness abilities and establish lifelong habits for good health. In addition, youth who participate in organized sports do better in school, have better interpersonal skills, are more team oriented, and are generally healthier according to "The Young Athlete."

At the Y, all children are encouraged to play, receiving equal chances to bat, run bases, and play infield and outfield. Playing baseball affords youth the opportunity to stay active, connect with new friends, and most of all have fun.

For more information about youth baseball or other programs at the Y, contact the Dale Turner Family YMCA at 206-363-0446 or visit the Y website.

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