Marysville Family YMCA Mock Trial Team advances to State Championship Round
MARYSVILLE – For the first time in program history, the Marysville Family YMCA Mock Trial team advanced to the Washington State Mock Trial Championship, finishing in 2nd place overall. Washington’s YMCA Mock Trial program includes more than 1,000 students statewide, with only 28 high school teams advancing to the state tournament. From there, just a […]
Breaking barriers in Snohomish County: JJ Frank’s inspiring journey for Black History Month
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—In honor of Black History Month, the Lynnwood Times met with YMCA Snohomish County District Director JJ Frank who, along with being YMCA Snohomish County’s first ever Black District Director in its 125 years, but has been a pillar in organizing, championing for, and lifting Black voices in the region for decades. Frank was […]
YMCA of Snohomish County celebrates 125 years of impact
EVERETT – This year marks the 125th anniversary of the YMCA of Snohomish County, celebrating more than a century of strengthening our community and ensuring everyone has a place to belong. Since opening its doors on January 23, 1901, the Y has been a trusted partner to generations of families – responding to local needs […]
MLK Jr Day 2026 Snohomish County: Top Events and Volunteer Opportunities to Honor the Dream
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—The federally recognized Martin Luther King Jr Day is more than just a day free from work. It’s a day of honoring the late Martin Luther King Jr’s legacy as a social activist, celebrate his work towards racial equality and justice, and to do so by volunteering in various community services to “unite” and […]
Celebrating Historic High School Girls Flag Football Decision
EVERETT—The YMCA of Snohomish County is celebrating a game-changing moment for girls across Washington state. The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) has officially sanctioned girls flag football as a high school varsity sport—the first addition to the state’s roster in over two decades. For the YMCA, the decision affirms what they’ve been building for years. […]
New free food pantry at Mukilteo Family YMCA
MUKILTEO—The Mukilteo Family YMCA, in partnership with its Branch Advisory Board, has launched a new free food pantry to address rising food insecurity in the community. Located on the west side of the YMCA parking lot, the pantry is accessible at all times and operates on a simple principle: take what you need, donate what […]
YMCA of Snohomish County 2025 Community Campaign raises $1.52 million
EVERETT—The YMCA of Snohomish County is proud to announce the success of its 2025 Community Campaign, which raised over $1.52 million through dedicated volunteer-led efforts. As the Y’s largest annual fundraising initiative, Community Campaign mobilizes volunteers, staff, and community partners to champion the mission of ensuring equitable access to YMCA programs, memberships, and services for […]
Ballmer Group Awards Washington’s YMCAs Funding for Youth Programs
EVERETT—The YMCA of Snohomish County has secured a generous contribution of more than $2 million annually for the next three years from the Seattle-based Ballmer Group. This funding, part of a statewide initiative, will empower YMCAs across Washington to significantly expand programs for low-income youth aged 5-17, enhancing opportunities for personal and academic growth. “We […]
YMCA Child Care receives $1.3 million from DCYF
EVERETT—The YMCA of Snohomish County is proud to announce that 18 of its School-Age Care sites are recipients of complex needs funding from the Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF), a vital investment in supporting the mental health and holistic development of youth in YMCA child care. This funding, totaling $1.3 million, […]
Monroe/Sky Valley Family YMCA welcomes new Executive Director
MONROE—The Monroe/Sky Valley Family YMCA is excited to announce its new Executive Director, Anthony Schmidt, who brings nearly 15 years of YMCA experience to Monroe, with extensive work in membership and programs. He has spent all of his Y career at the Marysville Family YMCA, with a brief stint as interim executive director in Monroe […]
