Last updated on June 12, 2008

The YMCA of the Mid-Peninsula, based on the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility, improves life through experiences enriching spirit, mind and body for all.

Description:
The Lewis and Joan Platt East Palo Alto Family YMCA is a non-profit organization that is committed to strengthening and enriching the development of youth, adults, families and communities of all ages, ethnicities, religions and economic backgrounds. Health and wellness, aquatics, camp, youth and adult sports, teen activities, family programs and volunteer opportunities are just some of the ways to get involved. Part of a worldwide movement in more than 130 countries, we put values into practice through programs and activities that help people grow personally, develop skills, clarify values, improve personal relationships, appreciate diversity, develop leadership and have fun.

History:
Since 1990, the East Palo Alto Family YMCA has contributed to the lives of boys and girls, men and women of all ages, ethnicities, religions and economic backgrounds. After initially offering limited programs in the community, the YMCA of the Mid-Peninsula formed a partnership with the City of East Palo Alto in 1997, when the City built the Bell Street Park Pool and asked the YMCA to operate a full range of aquatics programs. In 2000, the City and YMCA then entered into a lease agreement to provide a site at Bell Street Park for a new full-service YMCA. The YMCA began raising the $13 million Capital Campaign funds needed to build the new facility and to create a $4 million endowment fund. Through the generous contributions of more than 700 donors, the Lewis and Joan Platt East Palo Alto Family YMCA opened its doors to the community February 10, 2007.

Contact person: Volunteer Coordinator, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email)
Main office number: (650) 328-9622
Office fax number: (650) 687-5380

Address:

550 Bell Street East Palo Alto, CA 94303 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.ymcamidpen.org

Directions:

Get on the US-101. Take the UNIVERSITY AVE exit - Exit 403 - towards EAST PALO ALTO. Stay STRAIGHT to go onto CAPITOL AVE. Turn LEFT onto DONOHOE ST. Turn RIGHT onto UNIVERSITY AVE / CA-109. Turn LEFT onto BELL ST. End at 550 Bell St East Palo Alto, CA 94303-1701.   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: Caltrain Palo Alto Station

Miscellaneous Information

Besides English, which languages are spoken at your agency?
	Spanish
What is the minimum age for volunteers at your agency?
	16
Is your agency wheelchair accessible?
	Yes
Does your agency have the capacity to host groups of more than 10?
	Yes
Does your agency have the capacity to host groups of more than 20?
	Yes

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