Kelly Martin, branch executive for the Sammamish Community and Aquatic Center with the YMCA of Greater Seattle, presented the branch’s 2024 annual report to the Sammamish City Council on May 13 and highlighted program activity, scholarships and partnerships with the city.

Martin said the branch awarded more than $185,000 in scholarships in 2024 for memberships and programs, taught "over 7,100 swim lessons," served "over 13,000 meals in the Sammamish community," and reported "over 31,000 visits to our kids zone." She also described recurring free community offerings supported by the city partnership, including weekly community swim sessions, community pickleball and older‑adult classes.

Anjali Meyer, the city’s Director of Parks and Recreation, introduced the YMCA presentation and reiterated that the city’s contract with the YMCA makes the organization a primary community‑service partner for the leased CWU facility and plaza events.

Council member Sid Gupta asked about a substantial drop in reported utility costs despite membership growth; Martin said the branch’s recent pool closure likely contributed to lower utility charges. Martin also told the council that YMCA fundraising and scholarship dollars are separate from membership income and "open doors for all," citing roughly $134,000 in fundraising in 2024 that helped expand access for residents.

Deputy Mayor Amy Lam asked whether area high school teams are using the pool; Martin said YMCA staff "have reached out to all 3 high schools" to explore practice use. On federal funding for wraparound services, Martin said the branch itself had not yet been directly impacted but that the YMCA’s broader social‑impact programs (WYSIC/WISE) that rely on grant funding have seen reductions and could affect some wraparound services.

Martin thanked staff and community partners, noted the branch’s role as a warming/cooling center during emergencies and said the renovated pool tile project completed in 2024 had returned the pool to full service. She invited councilors to follow up with questions and said the YMCA would continue coordinating program delivery with the city.

No formal action was taken. Councilors thanked the YMCA for the report and asked staff to share additional data on federal funding impacts to wraparound services when available.