YMCA of Columbia-Willamette Teen Division Your Support

Your Support
Our YMCA teen development staff, volunteers and donors help build strong kids, strong families and strong communities. We encourage you to get involved to create supportive environments for teens to experience enriching activities.

Videos
To learn more about Teen Programs at the YMCA, including Phoenix, visit YMCA Teen Video. It's quick, we promise. Also, if you want to see how the Phoenix program changes lives, view YMCA Teen Testimonial Video.

Volunteers
First and foremost we are a volunteer organization. At the YMCA, your time and talent go a long way. If you are interested in a volunteer role to share your skills and interests with the teen division we would like to talk to you. Examples of volunteer opportunities include the following.

Teach or assist teens
Drive for or coordinate events
Lead the formation of a new event or program in your area
Provide administrative support

You can fill out an Online Volunteer Form or if you would like an application, choose Volunteer Application.

Donate
Y Teens is supported primarily through financial support from individuals and foundation grants. Making a financial contribution is an important decision, and the Y recognizes that you want to know your funds are being used effectively. Help make our community a better place by joining with other individuals to support YMCA teen development through a donation. View the Year-round Brochure for more information. To make a donation or to volunteer contact Program Executive Director Justin Birmingham at jbirmingham@ymca-portland.org or 503.327.0016.

Strong Communities Campaign
Each year Y Teens provides services for teens that they can not otherwise afford them by raising funds through our Strong Communities Campaign. We need your support as a volunteer fundraiser or by making a donation. To get involved contact Program Executive Director Justin Birmingham at jbirmingham@ymca-portland.org or 503.327.0016.

History
The YMCA has a long history of providing programs and services to people of all ages. In 1999 we recognized the need to offer programs for teens. In 2002 a $125,000 multi-year grant was received from the The Collins Foundation. This grant paved the way for the formation of the teen division, which today provides Youth and Community Leader Forums and our Phoenix program.

Testimonials
Please read these Personal Testimonies and see what people are saying about YMCA Teen Division Programs.

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