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"Although our region's economy is improving, the positive effects have yet
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If you have any questions about the story, or about Newstream. "During the
difficult years since 2001 , our volunteers have set higher and higher fund
raising goals to keep pace with the needs of children , teens and families."

The YMCA of Greater Seattle served more than 183,600 community members in
2004, of which more than 100,000 were individuals under age 18-nearly one in
four children under age 18.

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The campaign's success is due to the work of nearly 1,500 volunteers
across the region, led by Chair Matt Griffin of Pine Street Group L.

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"We're fortunate to have so many volunteers who help us find the resources to
carry out the YMCA mission," Matt asserts. Funds support the
work of 21 youth development directors across King and south Snohomish
counties, as well as child care, day and resident camps, youth and teen
leadership programs, transitional housing, alternative education , career
development, after-school activities and youth sports.

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The demand for YMCA services remains greater than ever, particularly since
government budgets for critical programs like child care, youth employment ,
foster care and housing have been slashed in recent years.

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Programs that give
parents and children a place to spend safe, quality time together -- including
family camps, family nights, and family resource centers -- also depend on
Partners With Youth Campaign funds.

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A new report from the National SAFE KIDS Campaign says while
parents talk to their kids about safety, they don't practice what they
preach. The YMCA Partners With Youth Campaign helps
eliminate financial barriers to membership and participation in positive
programs for thousands of children, teens and families.