YMCA of Greater Seattle – Meredith Mathews East Madison

Seattle, United States

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If you’re searching for a place that offers active, healthy and affordable fun, you’ll find it at the Y. When you join the Y, you’ll get access to all 13 YMCAs in greater Seattle and hundreds of free programs, like Zumba®, Yoga and Cycling, to name a few.

So, no matter where you go — work, school, home, or in between — you’ll find a Y nearby that fits your schedule. Plus, one of the best benefits of Y membership is having your kids in a safe, active environment while you work out. Best of all, Child Watch is a service that comes free with your family membership.

We infuse fun and play into everything we do! And it’s not just for kids! There are tons of programs for families and adults too! And of course, the Y offers all the latest fitness classes and equipment so members always have choices on how to keep healthy. You’ll feel great being a part of a safe, active community with fun, mind-​enriching and body-​strengthening activities available all year round.

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School-​age care, summer day camps, teen programs, youth sports, swim lessons, Group exercise classes, personal training, family activities, senior programs, and volunteer opportunities.

History

Established in 1876.

The YMCA of Greater Seattle is the Northwest’s leading nonprofit organization strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Founded in 1876, we enhance the lives of more than 200,000 people annually through 13 branches, two overnight camps and more than 200 program sites throughout King and south Snohomish counties.

Meredith Mathews was Branch Executive for our East Madison YMCA from 1957 through 1965. That year, he was named the first African American Pacific Region Associate Executive for the YMCA of the USA. He retired from the YMCA in 1976 after 39 years of service. The branch was renamed in his honor in 1993 after a major renovation and expansion project. Meredith passed away in the late 1990s, but he still has family in the Seattle area. In fact, last spring his grandson was honored with a YMCA Black Achievers Scholarship to attend college.