The YMCA of Snohomish County has been serving and strengthening our communities since 1901 and has the long-standing relation ... ships and physical presence not just to promise, but to deliver, lasting personal and social change. The Y offers programs, services, and initiatives to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation’s health and well-being, and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Our cause and passion is to strengthen our communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. We support our communities through six membership branches, dozens of child care locations and youth development program sites, and an affiliate relationship with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Snohomish County. The Y nurtures the potential of every youth and teen, improves the community's health and well-being, and provides opportunities to give back and support neighbors. The Y is for everyone. We believe that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to be healthy, welcomed, confident, connected, and secure. read more