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Dare to Declutter 06/09
Ten-year-old Cameron Townsen rallied members and YMCA staff to support a “Dare to Declutter” fundraising event at the Clark County Family YMCA. This fundraiser, where community members could donate and purchase used items, raised $1,448 for financial assistance for kids and families to participate at the Y. More than 100 people donated items for the “Dare to Declutter” garage sale and 350 people stopped by to make a purchase and support their Y.
Strong Communities Campaign Mission Possible 03/09
Financial assistance, including scholarships and reduced fees, has taken on new meaning in this economy. Supporting the Strong Communities Campaign makes an important and positive difference to those in need.
YMCA Member Reaches Centennial Birthday 03/09
Clyde Routon turned 100 and the Beaverton Family YMCA celebrated by throwing him a birthday party.
YMCA Focuses on Christian Roots 12/08
The YMCA celebrates its Christian Heritage with the third annual Christian Principles in Business and Life fundraising dinner.
Investigation into Inappropriate Behavior 11/08
A YMCA member has been charged with inappropriate sexual activity with a minor. This is an extremely unfortunate situation and our prayers go out to the family. At the YMCA providing a safe environment is our primary concern.
Work Helps Ease the Pain 10/08
The YMCA offers a Parkinson's exercise class to increase energy and keep those suffering from this neurological disease moving. To read more, visit Workout Helps Ease the Pain.
YMCA Expands to New Site 08/08
The Hoop YMCA, a sports complex in Beaverton, is now being operated by the YMCA. The YMCA is pleased to expand their reach with this established facility. Members of The Hoop YMCA enjoy a variety of basketball and fitness experiences. There are six full size suspended maple basketball courts, state of the art fitness equipment and many other amenities for member enjoyment. The Hoop YMCA
The Y Puts Increased Emphasis on the C, 08/08
The YMCA has a Chaplain's office to reach out to the faith-based community and to provide comfort and support for YMCA staff. To read the story, view The Y Puts Increased Emphasis on C.
Don't Jump Off the Top Bunk and Other Words to Live By, 8/08
Each summer more than 2,000 children visit Camp Collins and meet camp counselors that leave a lasting impression. To read about Camp Counselor "DotCom" and her summer at camp, visit Quintessential Counselor.
YMCA Skateboarding Attracts Hundreds of Youth, 6/08
During the summer months the Clackamas Family YMCA offers a skateboarding competition for youth of all ages. To read the story visit Little Wheels Keep on Turnin'.
My Workout, 5/08
To learn about how fitness programs at the YMCA change lives, please read a Mother and Daughter success story, My Work Out.
Increased Access to Quality Child Care, 4/08
To read about recent improvements in child care state subsidies for low-income families, read Little Known Fact.
Yoga for all Ages, 4/08
To learn about how the Y brings families together, read Yoga for all Ages.
Local High School Students Participate in YMCA Phoenix, 12/07
To learn about our teen transformation program Phoenix, visit Local High School Students Rise From the Ashes of Their Past.
YMCA Introduces New Chaplain, 12/07
To learn about our recent Christian Principles Dinner and our new Chaplain, visit YMCA Introduces New Chaplain.
YMCA Cardi-kickboxing Class, 11/07
To learn about classes that boost self-confidence, visit Class melds exercise and confidence.
YMCA Teen Center, 11/07
To lean about the work we do with teens, visit Sherwood YMCA offers homework club for free.
YMCA Member Featured, 10/7
To learn about how the Y is promoting health and wellness, visit A Late Start Doesn't Deter Preschool Chief.
YMCA Curcuit Training, 8/07
To read about our curcuit training and the importance of physical activity at the Sherwood Regional Family YMCA, For 45 Minutes, Sweat.
YMCA Youth Sports, 6/07
More than 50 girls participated in this new league at Clackamas Family YMCA, which builds confidence and helps them stay active. YMCA Basketball Leagues Keep the Game in Season for Girls.
YMCA Phoenix Teen Program, 5/07
Twenty four students in Sandy were recently showcased as they completed our new teen transformation program. To read the story, Phoenix Students Find Passion for Life.
Christian Leadership Conference, 5/07
Three day conference at YMCA Camp Collins brings together staff, members, volunteers and guests, emphasizing leadership from a values based perspective. To read the news feature, Gresham Conference Puts Fresh Face on YMCA's Christian Roots.
Y Participants Enthused about Class, 4/07
Sherwood Regional Family YMCA provides an exercise class for individuals with Parkinson's Disease. To learn more about how regular exercise provides benefits to individuals with Parkinson's, read The Oregonian story, Parkinson's Exercise Class. A similar class is also available at our Metro Family YMCA.
Charitable Remainder Trusts, 3/07
Charitable Remainder Trusts can be an attractive planned giving option for donors. To read about a recent trust created for the YMCA, view the Business Journal story, Charitable Remainder Trusts Gives Numerous Benefits.
Women's Health in the Weight Room, 11/06
Sherwood Regional Family YMCA creates a comfortable space for women in their new class, Women on Weights. To read The Oregonian story, Making A Weighty World A More Friendly World.
'Dinosaur' Teaches at YMCA Child Development Center, 11/06
With funding from Portland Children's Investment Fund and a partnership with Morrison Child and Family Services, a 'Dinosaur' helps in early childhood development, when brains and behavior patterns are rapidly developing. To read The Oregonian story, Dinosaur Teaches Kids New Tricks.
Y Dinner Raises Funds for Chaplaincy, focuses on Christian Ethics, 11/06
This fall the YMCA held a fundraising dinner in support of the Chaplain's office. Guest speakers were Peggy Fowler, PGE CEO; and Pastor James Martin of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church. To read the Christian News Northwest story, Y Dinner Raises Funds.
YMCA Program Fills Gap Between Class and Home, 10/06
This fall the YMCA just opened its 14th Child Development in Sherwood. To read The Oregonian story, YMCA Program Fills Gap.
YMCA on Move Against Immobility of Parkinson's, 9/06
The second of it's kind in the nation at the YMCA, our Sherwood Regional Family Facility kicks off a new program. To read The Oregonian story, YMCA on Move.
YMCA Resource Center Celebrates 10 Years Helping Needy Families, 9/06
Our center provides advocacy and support for families in English and Spanish and provides a weekly food box distribution, access to free dental service for children and families and free vision services for children. To read the Forest Grove News-Times story, Resource Center Celebrates.
Sandy Teens Participate in YES Program, 9/06Sandy Teens Participate in YES Program, 9/06A recent YES graduate from Sandy talks about her experiences. To read the Sandy Post story, Sandy teens participate in YES program.
New YMCA Child Development Center, 9/06
This fall the YMCA opened a new Child Development Center in Sherwood. To read the article in the Sherwood Gazette, New Child Development Center.
From Starting Fitness Class to Teaching It, 8/06
Nancy McKinney, who works out at Sherwood Family YMCA, shares her fitness success story through the 12-weeks to fitness program. To read The Oregonian article, My Workout.
YES –Youth Empowerment Skills 7/06
The YMCA YES program trains youth to build self esteem, enhance communications skills and take personal responsibility. Recient participant Alia Beyer shared her experiences. To read the article, YES.
Rotary Village Grand Opening, 7/06
In collaboration with local Rotary clubs, and in celebration of 100 years of Rotary service, the YMCA is pleased to announce the grand opening of Rotary Village at Camp Collins. Our first campers arrived for the 4th of July week end. To read The Oregonian article, Camp adds eco-friendly hobbit cabins.
Opinion Editorials
Paying More Dearly for Child Care, 4/09
Accessing affordable, quality child care could become even more challenging for families who struggle to make ends meet because of looming State budget cuts. To read the OregonLive feature, view Paying more dearly for child care.
YMCA Encourages Family and Friends to Provide Support, 1/07
Tackling the annual ritual of keeping New Year's resolutions can be a challenge. At the YMCA we believe that a supportive community, including family and friends, can help you achieve your goals. To read an Opinion Editorial from the YMCA in The Columbian, about the power of friends and family,
Together, we can keep our resolutions.
YMCA Gets Youths off Sidelines and into Games, 1/07
Youth Sports at the YMCA provides a healthy alternative to highly competitive sports, where kids learn values like respect from coaches who are positive adult role models. With an obesity crisis facing the nation, helping kids stay active is important in addressing this epidemic. To read an Opinion Editorial about Y Sports and Activate America from the YMCA in the Portland Tribune, Every kid deserves sports.
Investing in Children Offers Hope, 12/06
The facts are startling, one in five children is not ready for kindergarden. Oregon has received a D+ grade on the outlook for children, from nonprofit Children First for Oregon. The Y invests in children through high quality early learning programs. To read an Opinion Editorial from the Y in the Portland Tribune, D+ is unacceptable for Oregon.
Letters to the Editors
Child Care Help Crucial, 04/09
State funding in jeopordy. To read a Letter to the Editor from the YMCA in The Oregonian, Child Care Help Crucial.
Fight Childhood Obesity, 0109
There is a growing problem with childhood obesity. To read a Letter to the Editor from the YMCA in The Oregonian, visit Fight Childhood Obesity.
Increase Physical Activity, 9/07
Healthy eating and exercise can prevent and control our national health crisis. To read a Letter to the Editor from the YMCA in The Oregonian, Get Moving, Everyone.
YMCA Encourages Child Care Funding, 6/07
The Oregon Legislature has an opportunity to fully fund a child care improvement package in this session, providing qaulity care for more families, while decreasing co-pays. To read a Letter to the Editor from the YMCA in The Oregonian, Fund Quality Child Care.
YMCA Focuses on Quality Care, 3/07
Do day care kids act out later? To read the YMCA response to a national study choose our Letter to the Editor from the YMCA in The Oregonian, Quality Care Essential.
YMCA Urges Early Childhood Funding Priority in Oregon, 2/07
Is high quality early childhood education a state funding priority? The answer is clear, we must invest in children, in Oregon's workforce and in our quality of life. To read a Letter to the Editor from the YMCA in The Oregonian, Invest in Preschoolers.
Activate change in health 9/06
The YMCA is participating in Activate America, a 10-year health initiative, which creates a framework for chage to address a growing health crisis. To read a Letter to the Editor from the YMCA in The Oregonian, Activate Change in Health.
Developmental Assets 6/06
The YMCA creates developmentally rich program environments by focusing on developmental assets, which are the building blocks for young people to become healthy, caring, competent adults. You can read more about assets at the YMCA in The Oregonian Letter to the Editor, written by our President and CEO Bob Hall, Building Healthy People.
Press Releases
Metro Family YMCA Gets New Operator 0609
We would like to thank the many, many members, staff and volunteers that have supported the Metro Family YMCA over the years that we have together served the community in this facility. Effective 7/1/09, the Metro Family YMCA will begin operating as a part of AllStar Fitness.
Macy's Supports Local YMCA 05/09
The YMCA of Columbia-Willamette was selected to participate in Macy’s Washington Square’s Community Shopping Day fundraiser on Saturday, May 16th. Community Shopping Day is an all-day shopping event dedicated to raising funds for local nonprofit organizations.
The Hoop YMCA Plans a Name Change 03/09
After becoming part of the YMCA of Columbia-Willamette, the Hoop YMCA searches for a new name.
Access to Affordable Child Care in Clark County Improves, 03/09
YMCA of Columbia-Willamette will be opening new Orchards Child Development Center in Clark County.
Sherwood Regional Family YMCA and Health Net Virtual Bowling Tournament, 09/08
Older adults keep on moving with a unique game system that helps them stay active.
Clark County Strong Communities Luncheon, 09/08
Clark County Family YMCA annual fundraising luncheon supports children and families participating in programs at our YMCA.
YMCA Expands to New Site 08/08
The Hoop YMCA, a sports complex in Beaverton, is now being operated by the YMCA.
YMCA Receives Huggies Funding 5/08
Metro Family YMCA Sale Complete 6/07
YMCA Will Operate the Metro Family Y for Several More Years While Considering a New Location 4/07
With the focus on the mission, the Board of Trustees has sold the Metro Family YMCA, with a three-year lease back with the new owner.
YMCA Cardiac Therapy Participants Benefit with Transfer to OHSU 3/07
YMCA Cardiac Therapy participants benefit from transfer to long time partner OHSU.
YMCA Enlists to Operate Future Community Pool and Recreational Center 6/06
The YMCA of Columbia-Willamette and Woodland Community Swimming Pool Committee announce a partnership to develop and operate a new recreation center in Woodland, Washington.
Annual Report
To read more about the YMCA and our recent milestones, YMCA Annual Report 2008.
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