Clark County Family YMCA

Community, connection, and a whole lot of coffee gratitude ☕️❤

To celebrate their one-year anniversary, Red Leaf Orchards invited local businesses to apply to win drinks for their team, and thanks to our very own Youth Development Coordinator, Katie Lofthus, the Clark County Family YMCA was selected! 🙌

Their team hand-delivered 20+ drinks for our staff to enjoy, creating a moment of appreciation and connection in our day.

We’re so grateful for partners like Red Leaf Orchards who show up for our community in such thoughtful ways. Thank you for helping keep our staff energized as we continue to serve others!

We’re honored to welcome Dr. Amie Hiller from PVAMC & OHSU as a Y Talk speaker for Senior Health & Fitness Day on May 29!

Dr. Hiller is a leading movement disorders neurologist, former Director of the Portland VA Parkinson’s Disease Research, Education, and Clinical Center (PADRECC), and a Professor at OHSU.

Her extensive training, from the Medical College of Georgia to Brown University, Washington, D.C., and top movement disorder programs, has shaped a career dedicated to advancing neurological care.

She has led impactful research on vitamin D and Parkinson’s, stress and movement disorders, and Agent Orange exposure, while maintaining special clinical interests in Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease, and palliative care. A recipient of a VA Career Development Award, she also serves as a fellowship director, mentoring the next generation of specialists.

Don’t miss the chance to learn from a leader who is helping redefine care and quality of life 💬

Make a splash with us for a great cause! 🌊

We are so excited to invite your family to a brand-new community tradition: the Clark County Family YMCA’s 1st Annual Duck Race!

For just $15 a duck, you aren’t just entering a fun race; you are helping a local child learn how to be safe around water. 100% of the proceeds directly fund life-saving swim lessons and youth safety programs right here in our neighborhood. ❤️

Event Details:
-Family Fun: Enjoy open pool access and dry activities for all ages.
-Win Prizes: Bring your purchase receipt to the event to claim your ducks and enter our drawing!

Come out, cheer on your ducks, and help us keep our community's kids safe. Tap here to get yours today: ymcacw.org/duckrace

Join us for the APILN Virtual Watch Party and experience an inspiring hour of connection, culture, and leadership.

Together, we’ll watch a special presentation from Y‑USA and the Asian Pacific Islander Leadership Network, featuring:
-Updates from APILN leaders
-Reflections from the Philippines Coalition trip with Suzanne McCormick
-Recognition of this year’s Fred Hoshiyama Scholarship recipients

May 19, 2026
12:00–1:00 PM
📍 Community Room

Come together, learn something new, and celebrate the voices making an impact in our community. All are welcome, bring a friend ❤

Still feeling the energy from an unforgettable week at the Washington YMCA Youth & Government Legislative Session, an incredible comeback for Clark after 16 years.

Our Camas High delegation stepped into the State Capitol ready to lead, writing, debating, and growing in confidence every step of the way. There were high fives and tears as bills were both passed and failed, and the week ended with a Governors Ball in the rotunda, closing out the night with none other than “YMCA.” 🎶

🏆 Highlights:
-2026 Outstanding Delegation of the Year
-Nate Hamm elected YAG Speaker of the House for 2027
-Meaningful growth in leadership, confidence, and voice

This experience was made possible by our volunteer advisor Jenn, a former YAG participant and Secretary of State during her senior year. Her impact has come full circle, with “The Pesut Memo” she created as a student still used in the program today. She guided students in writing bills and connected them with Rep. Kevin Waters, bringing real-world insight to their work.

We also saw how alumni continue to fuel YAG programs across the state, and with only 12 states holding sessions inside their State Capitol, this was a uniquely powerful opportunity for our Washington students.