News & Announcements
CommUNITY Starts Here
Tuesday, June 2, 2020
As the traumatic events unfold across America, it is clear there is a long road ahead to healing as a nation and ensuring social equity and inclusion. We share the grief and outrage felt by the country in the wake of George Floyd’s death. Our prayers and commitment are with Mr. Floyd’s friends, families and […]
Read MoreA Note from Kevin Washington, YUSA CEO: My Perspective on What is Happening in Our Country
Tuesday, June 2, 2020
I hope you and your loved ones are safe from the violence and destruction gripping so many of our communities. I am really struggling to process what is happening in our country right now – in part because I have experienced it all before. In the summer of 1967, I was 13 years old, a […]
Read MoreMessage to Y Members From Steve Tammaro, CEO
Friday, April 17, 2020
I know this has been an unsettling and challenging time. We never could have imagined not being able to provide you with the community, friendship, hope, determination and care you’ve come to expect from us at the YMCA. You are what makes us US and we miss being a part of your lives…seeing how the […]
Read MoreCentral YMCA Opens Childcare for First Responders and Essential Workers
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
Early Learning and School Age Childcare Pop Up Camps. The YMCA of the Inland Northwest has reopened its Central Spokane YMCA Childcare Center: Early Learning: Children ages 2.5 – 5 years, Monday – Friday from 7:30am – 5:30pm; all children must be potty trained. School Age care: Children up to age 12 can attend Pop […]
Read MoreFood Distribution Site Opens at Central YMCA for Youth Monday April 13th
Friday, April 10, 2020
Monday, April 13 Breakfast and Lunch To-Go for Youth up to 18 years. We will open a free, healthy Meals To-Go site consisting of breakfast and lunch which can be picked up at the Central YMCA location daily, Monday-Friday from 9 – 10am for youth up to 18 years of age. Parents may pick up […]
Read MoreYMCAs in Spokane and Sandpoint, ID Closed Mar 17 – Mar 31, 2020
Monday, March 16, 2020
In light of Washington State Governor Inslee’s statewide mandate and recommendations on how to reduce the spread of COVID-19 this morning, all YMCAs in Spokane, WA and Sandpoint, ID will close effective 10pm Monday, March 16th through Tuesday, March 31st . The health and wellness of our members is our top priority because we know […]
Read MoreImmediate Updates to YMCA Programs and Classes
Friday, March 13, 2020
Indications are that communities will see increases in the cases of the virus over the coming days and weeks. The YMCA is a community-focused organization committed to Healthy Living and Social Responsibility. It is our goal to provide as much reasonable protection for our members, staff and community as possible. We have learned that reducing […]
Read MoreStaying Informed – Safeguarding Your Health
Tuesday, March 10, 2020
The YMCA of the Inland Northwest is closely monitoring this developing public health situation. As such, we are instituting best practices to reduce transmission risks and protect the health and wellness of our members, program participants, staff and families, as well as community members. Please review and follow these revised procedures and speak with your […]
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