Since its start the program has continued to grow, serving nearly 700 kids over the past three years. The program has also expanded to serve more classrooms, including at Grove Elementary, Allen Creek Elementary, and Quil Ceda Elementary, with more schools expected to join in the coming year.

The YMCA has a goal to help all 3rd graders within our community receive access to swim lessons and this program is not only a response to the immediate need for water safety education, but also a long-term investment in the community’s future. Multiple bodies of water surround the greater Marysville and Tulalip area, creating a need for local children to be well-equipped to navigate water safely, especially with summer on the horizon. Beyond teaching swim skills, students also had the opportunity to meet with real lifeguards and discuss different emergencies that could happen around water, helping them learn how to stay safe and respond in an emergency.

Each year we continue to hear from teachers that this program provides not only water safety skills and exercise, but it also helps kids grow their confidence, helps them return to the classroom more focused, and that they have fun with their fellow classmates. We have seen kids of varying skills as well, with this program being the first swim lesson kids have received and the first time some kids have ever been in the water.

Kendall Subaru of Marysville is proud to once again be the Flagship Sponsor of the Splash 3rd Grade Swim Program and has provided $20,000 each year, now totaling $60,000, to help kids in our community continue to receive these free swim lessons. We’re honored to work with the Marysville Family YMCA on this initiative and are excited to continue to grow the program in the years to come.

About the YMCA: YMCA of Snohomish County is a cause-driven nonprofit dedicated to youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Since 1901, we’ve stood with our communities—through times of growth and challenge—committed to ensuring everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Our programs nurture potential, strengthen families, promote wellness, and foster belonging. Rooted in equity and inclusion, we welcome all people, from every background and life stage, to be part of a stronger, more connected community.

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Kendall Auto Washington staff volunteered to help put together these bags for Providence General Foundation’s Nurses Week alongside community partners in the area.

A big thank you to Kendall Subaru of Marysville’s Israel Ruiz, Anthony Garza, and Rheanna Richardson for coming to help assemble these bags and for volunteering your time.

We truly appreciate all the Nurses in our community, and we hope these gifts brighten your day! Thank you to Providence General Foundation for including us and for celebrating the hardworking Nurses at Providence.

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Dawson Place is a safe place where abused kids and non-offending family members can come for safety, justice, and healing. Located at one central location, they reduce the time spent coordinating across organizations and victims are able to get help from compassionate people who listen, medical and mental health professionals, and law enforcement. Their work has helped over 15,000 kids since 2006.

Kendall Subaru of Marysville is honored to support the work of such an important cause and has donated over $125,000 over the past three years with our Share the Love event. Thank you Dawson Place for your hard work and dedication, and for providing a safe space for these children.

To learn more about Dawson Place, please visit https://www.dawsonplace.org/.

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On Friday, February 6th, Kendall Subaru of Marysville partnered with Operation Warm to deliver 204 coats, shoes, and socks to Lutheran Community Services NW to provide resources to children in urgent need in our community. That day the team also hosted an on-site gifting event to distribute the items to the kids. These essential items not only help keep children protected, warm, and dry, it can have a significant impact on a child’s mental and emotional well-being.

While at the event kids were also able to get free health screenings from Lahai Health Medical, snacks and water, and a toy to take home.

We want to thank all our volunteers for helping to make this day special for the kids and their families. We truly appreciate your help!

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You all made everyone’s day a little brighter and made it fun for the staff at each location. Thank you again and happy holidays everyone!

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Thank you to our incredible staff for helping to put together the stockings for the kids at Providence! We were happy to drop them off at the hospital on Tuesday, December 16th and the staff were very grateful for the gifts.

We’re honored to continue to work with Providence and hope these stockings help spread some joy this holiday season.

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Due to our staff’s generosity, we were able to help fulfill these wishes and deliver them to the Arlington Boys & Girls Club. Thank you so much for your support and for helping to make this holiday season a little brighter for the kids here in our community.

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