Shelton YMCA

Shelton, Washington (Mason County)

Construction of 23,000 SF YMCA to bring neighborhood health, education, workforce training, and recreation services to a town challenged since the departure of the timber industry.

The Project

Due to limited investment, Shelton faces many challenges at a scale greater than its peer cities: not enough personal development opportunities for students, high rates of preventable chronic disease, and high rates of youth obesity and depression.

This project built and equipped a 23,000 SF YMCA community facility, providing more than 11,800 community members access to an array of high-quality services, particularly those that are needed more by low-income residents, such as:

More medical services available through the embedded clinic and partnership with the Mason General Hospital.

Over 50 children from local low-income households mentored through an on-site Big Brothers Big Sisters program.

Before and after school childcare services available to 109 children annually.

Quality academic programs such as Power Scholars Academy providing summer learning to keep at-risk children from losing up to two months of proficiency during the break.

Adaptive physical education classes will use the Y’s pool, gym, and other resources for specialized classes.

On-site workforce training and placement delivered through partnership with Pacific Mountain Workforce.

Community Impact

Create 41 jobs at the Y plus 10 construction jobs.

2,000 individuals receiving health and wellness services.

2,750 individuals accessing educational programs, such as English as a Second Language, Power Scholars Academy, and nutritional and diabetes counseling.