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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It’s not hard to understand y the Y has earned Best of Hall of Fame status as the Inland Northwest’s Best Health Club(s). (In fact, it’s somewhat of an unfair advantage.) YMCAs are much more than just gyms. That’s no knock against the gym prowess of the five YMCA branches in the Inland Northwest. There […]
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As the most tenured member of the YMCA of the Inland Northwest staff team, Jeff Polello transitions to the role of Aquatics Executive overseeing all aspects of aquatics programs from swim lessons to water exercise and open swim. He will support the aquatics programs at all five YMCA locations in Spokane, WA and Sandpoint, ID […]
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Our INW Y Aquatic Masters team achieved an impressive 2nd place overall in the highly anticipated CDA February Flurry Masters Swim Meet on February 24th and 25th. Spanning ages 22 to 77, our dedicated swimmers secured 1st place in the women’s category and an admirable 4th place in the men’s category, showcasing their unwavering commitment […]
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