Social Responsibility | YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties

Welcoming Week gathering at a local YMCA

Welcoming Week 2023: Belonging Begins with Us

We’ve all experienced moments where we felt like we didn’t belong. Together, we can change that.

Don Brevik Receiving the Utter Award for the 76th Annual Youth and Government session

Don Brevik: A Champion of Civic Engagement and Youth Development

The "Robert F. Utter Award": Honoring Don Brevik's Contributions to Civic Leadership During the 76th Annual Youth and Government Legislative session, Don Brevik was awarded the prestigious "Robert F.

A young boy looks out over the water on a gray day. His eyes are off camera centered on what's beyond the frame.

Teaching Kids About Body Safety | 6 Tips to Teach Children About Their Bodies and Boundaries

It can be daunting to teach kids about body safety, but it is one of the most important lessons parents and caregivers can impart to children. We can help children understand their rights, establish critical boundaries, and empower them to protect themselves from potential harm.

Join Five Days of Action to Help Prevent Child Sexual Abuse

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. As part of our commitment to protecting the children in our community, we’re participating in the Five Days of Action - a week-long campaign to increase awareness of child sexual abuse and empower and equip us all to prevent it.

The YMCA is a Constant for Youth Within the Foster Care System

Creating a Safe Space for Foster Care Youth and Families at the YMCA According to Child Welfare, more than 400,000 children in the United States are placed in foster care

A camp counselor sits with a group of children at the Y

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month Across Pierce and Kitsap Counties

Join the Y in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15! In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we’ve pulled together a guide of local events to celebrate, empower, and advocate for the Hispanic community in the South Sound and Key Peninsula.

Fertile Ground

We all want to be safe, right? - I think we can all agree that ideally, the ground beneath our feet would never shake and that the nearby snow-capped mountains we love to gaze at would never explode, raining piles of ash and rivers of volcanic mud into our communities.