On the weekend of October 26 – 27, members of the YMCA of the Inland Northwest’s Masters Swimming team (INAM) traveled to Bend, Oregon, to participate in the 1st Annual Nationwide Pentathlon Invitational Masters Swim Championship. The event brought fast and fierce competition to the pool. Three swimmers, sisters Elena and Carolyn S. , Daryn […]
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Honoring 140 Years of Service, Leadership, and Community Impact in Spokane The YMCA of the Inland Northwest proudly celebrates 140 years of serving the Spokane community and surrounding areas. Local leaders, alongside Mayor Lisa Brown, joined the celebration at the Central YMCA on Monday, October 21st, where Mayor Brown presented a special City of Spokane […]
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YMCA of the Inland Northwest Announces CEO Alan Lesher’s Retirement After 15 Years of Leadership. He has been integral in fostering significant growth and innovation within the organization, particularly through expanded community partnerships and the development of new YMCA facilities across the region. These efforts have solidified the YMCA’s role as a critical resource for […]
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The Spokane Valley Y proudly hosted Courageous Kids Climbing, a remarkable group of rock climbers from Central Idaho who volunteer their time to teach children with special needs how to climb. On Saturday, September 14, 13 children participated in this inspiring outreach event, getting the chance to scale our rock wall. It was a heartwarming […]
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Welcoming Week is September 13-22, and the YMCA of the Inland Northwest will join Welcoming America, other YMCAs and organizations nationwide to celebrate immigrants’ contributions to communities and bring together all residents in a spirit of unity. Each year, Welcoming Week elevates the growing movement of communities that fully embrace new Americans and their contributions […]
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On August 17, Unity in the Community marked its 30th year as the region’s largest multicultural celebration. The YMCA was thrilled to participate and showcase our wide range of offerings—from memberships and childcare to youth sports and swim lessons – and so much more! We enjoyed many meaningful conversations throughout the day and extend our […]
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The New Roots Community Garden at the North Y is flourishing! The New Roots Garden, a program of the International Rescue Committee, gives refugees and other immigrants access to land and resources to grow their own food, allowing them to connect to their cultural roots, community, and opportunities to supplement their household’s nutritious food intake. […]
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We are thrilled to announce that our YMCA Masters swim team has emerged victorious, clinching the title of champions in the highly competitive Inland Northwest Masters Swimming League! Comprising 11 esteemed teams serving Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho, this league is known for its spirited competition and exceptional talent. The moment of triumph came at […]
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