Our Y Stories

Before taking on their role as an Engagement Representative at the YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties, Annee Appelgate was a member of the Y. They actively participated in the YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) and successfully lost over 25 pounds.

2023 YMCA Mentor of the Year: Honoring Dionte Simon's Dedication to Youth Development  During the Sixth Annual CCI Breakfast, Dionte Simon was awarded YMCA Mentor of the Year for his exceptional guidance, unwavering dedication, and selfless service to underserved and resourced youth within the Pierce County area. This award is a testament to Simon's longevity and impact in working wit

We sat down with Tacoma Y Member Kwabi to discuss his mission, vision, and how he is on a quest for peace.

Puyallup Early Learning Center

Eric has recently rejoined the Y as a volunteer at the Lakewood Family YMCA to work with seniors to improve their physical and emotional well-being.

Finding the right time to start on the path to weight loss can be more difficult than it would seem. The pressures of life can get in the way, leaving the first steps of setting weight loss goals and planning on the backburner. As Wendy would discover, it can take a single health scare to act as the catalyst to start taking weight loss seriously.