YMCA Black Achievers Program

Information for Supporters

The Black Achievers Program is one that has been an active advocate for youth of color in the Greater Seattle area for more than 40 years. Being a program offered through the YMCA, a non-profit organization, we have relied upon the support of community and local organizations. This support has come in the form of countless hours of volunteerism, monetary donations, and donations of materials and facilities. Through these selfless contributions we have been able to serve and support programming in 6 high schools in the Greater Seattle area, while providing scholarships and educational support for hundreds of high school and middle school students.

By joining with the Black Achievers Program in our continuing advocacy of Greater Seattle youth one will have the opportunity to uplift and support their community through becoming a mentor, volunteer, board member, or community partner. By extending your services to the program and its community you will also gain valuable relationships and the recognition of the community as a positive force that reinvest in its people.

Corporate Sponsorship

To become a mentor all you have to do is express interest, fill out the application and go through a brief training that will help you understand what your role will be and how to be an effective volunteer and/or mentor. As a mentor, you will use your wealth of knowledge you will help propel a young achiever to greatness

Please send your application to the Meredith Mathew East Madison YMCA or contact Shomari Jones or Marquise Roberson at 206-322-6969.

Interested in Volunteering?

To become a volunteer all you have to do is express interest, fill out the application and go through a brief training that will help you understand what your role will be and how to be an effective volunteer. This is also a way to show your dedication to your community and be a leading resource in preparing youth for their future, providing leadership experiences from existing and emerging community leaders, and building the investments from local business and organizations.

Please send your application to the Meredith Mathew East Madison YMCA or contact Shomari Jones or Marquise Roberson at 206-322-6969.

Donating to Black Achievers Program

The YMCA Black Achievers Program does accept donations in the form of monetary donation. The funds that are donated go toward funding experiential workshops, the Black College Tour, and scholarships.. Donations can be sent to the Meredith Mathews East Madison YMCA located at 1700 23rd Ave, Seattle, WA 98122, be made in person or through online donation system . Upon receiving donations a receipt will be provided for your records and for tax purposes.

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