Fund Catalog

APIC-YAKIMA FUND

Asian Pacific Islander Coalition of Yakima Valley brings together Asian and Asian Pacific Islanders (including immigrants, refugees, & citizens) to use our collective strength to empower & advance our community. We fully support coalition diversity building within our BIPOC Community to ensure equal representation and civic empowerment in issues that matter to our AAPI community. AAPI immigrant families should transition to calling Yakima Valley home through civic engagement, education, and access to transitional state and federal programs.

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AQUATIC CENTER AT MLK JR PARK FUND

We invite you to support the Aquatic Center at Martin Luther King Jr. Park at 8th Street and Beech (adjacent to Adams Elementary and Washington Middle schools). We need $3M more to push this project over the finish line! This project engages every age group, welcomes the entire community, and improves health and water safety. The total project cost is $11 million ($3M from the City, $3M from the County, $2M from the State, and $3M from Community Support). Our timeline projects groundbreaking in Spring 2024, with doors open for Summer 2025.

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CAMP GHORMLEY DESIGNATED FUND

Ghormley Meadow Christian Camp was established in 1939 for children in grades 2-13 and this fund, established by the Sundquist Family, provides yearly "camperships" to their camp located in the Wenatchee National Forest.

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FRANKLIN PARK POOL FUND

Repairs and operations support is needed to open Franklin Pool. For more than 60 years, Franklin Pool, located in the heart of Yakima at Franklin Park off Tieton Drive has been a vibrant community hub. Visitors enjoy refreshing swims and fun-filled activities. Surrounded by lush greenery, this public pool offers a clean and safe environment for families and friends alike. With various swimming areas and amenities, it's the perfect destination for both relaxation and recreation during the warm months. Needed pool repairs are very costly and funds are needed to make repairs and open the pool for the hot summer months expected in 2026.

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FRIENDS OF CAMP FIFE FUND

Camp Fife is entering one of the most exciting chapters in its history. After decades of shaping young people through outdoor adventure, leadership, and hands on learning, the camp is now poised for a thoughtful and inspiring renewal. Friends of Camp Fife is leading a community powered restoration effort that honors the camp’s heritage while building a stronger, more accessible future for youth programs across the region. Your support helps transform this vision into reality. Every contribution strengthens the camp’s foundation, repairing buildings, refreshing trails, and preparing the property for year round use. But even more importantly, your gift fuels the next generation of outdoor experiences: the first campfire a child lights on their own, the first night they sleep under the stars, the first time they discover they’re capable of more than they imagined. This is a moment filled with possibility. Camp Fife is ready to grow, ready to welcome new youth groups, and ready to become a vibrant hub for outdoor education once again. By giving today, you become part of the team building that future.

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HEEL AND SOUL FUND

Heel and Soul is a children’s new-shoe drive in the Greater Yakima area proudly presented by more than a dozen local businesses and KCYU-TV. All donations will provide affordable, new shoes for school-aged children in the Yakima Valley. To learn more, visit HeelAndSoul.org. <<<< en espanol >>>> Calzado y Alma es una nueva colecta de zapatos para niños en el área metropolitana de Yakima presentada con orgullo por más de una docena de empresas locales y Telemundo. Todas las donaciones se destinarán a la compra de calzado accesible y nuevo para niños en edad escolar en el Valle de Yakima. Para obtener más información, visita CalzadoYAlma.com.

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LIONS POOL FUND

HELP KEEP LIONS POOL AFLOAT – A COMMUNITY TREASURE SINCE 1973 For over 50 years, Lions Pool has been where Yakima learns to swim, heals, competes, and connects. It's where children conquer their fear of water, seniors find relief through gentle exercise, injured community members rebuild strength, and young athletes train for state championships. This isn't just about keeping a pool open—it's about preserving a lifeline that touches every generation in our community. In 1984, our community came together through donations and a voter-approved bond to make Lions Pool the year-round facility it is today. Now, we're asking you to carry that legacy forward. Your donation will ensure children continue learning life-saving swimming skills, provide accessible rehabilitation space for those in recovery, support our high school swim teams, and maintain a safe gathering place where families create lasting memories. Lions Pool has been here for us for half a century. Today, it needs us. Every dollar you give keeps the doors open, the water warm, and the opportunity alive.

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MILLER PARK IMPROVEMENT FUND

Miller Park is one of Yakima's largest community parks, located in one of the City's poorest and most diverse neighborhoods. Community supporters are leading a campaign with the mission of "Revitalizing Miller Park as the heart of the community." Their goals are to improve safety, encourage health and recreation, and create a community gathering place for education, outreach, and collaboration. This campaign is a partnership between the community and Yakima Parks & Recreation. Donations will help restore the basketball courts, add ADA-accessible paths and play equipment, and help implement other necessary improvements.

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RANDALL PARK FUND

Help fund two side-by-side pump tracks at Randall Park: a smaller one for expert bikers featuring several jumps and a larger track with a beginner section and an ADA component so it’s accessible for everyone. The tracks are for any non-motorized vehicles on wheels, including scooters, skateboards, and wheelchairs.

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WASHINGTON FRUIT COMMUNITY CENTER

HELP US KEEP OUR COMMUNITY'S HEART BEATING For decades, the Washington Fruit Community Center has been a vital gathering place in northeast Yakima, serving seniors, children, and families across generations. Every day, we provide seniors with affordable lunches and activities, offer safe after-school care and summer programs for children, and host community events like salsa dancing, Taekwondo, and family nights. Thanks to the generosity of Washington Fruit & Produce Corporation and dedicated community donors, we've been able to enrich countless lives—but now we need your help to continue this important work. Without immediate support, we face closure. Your donation directly impacts real people in our community—helping a child attend summer camp, providing a senior with a hot meal and companionship, or ensuring families have a welcoming place to gather and grow together. Join us in keeping this treasured resource alive. Together, we can ensure the Washington Fruit Community Center continues serving Yakima for generations to come.

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YAKIMA PARKS & RECREATION COMMUNITY RECREATION FUND

Keep the Magic Alive in Yakima's Parks! For generations, families across Yakima have gathered under the stars at Chesterley Park for movies, and filled Franklin and Miller Parks with music and laughter. Free summer events aren't just entertainment—they're where neighbors become friends, kids make memories, and our community comes together. Rising costs and budget cuts threaten these beloved traditions. These events make Yakima more vibrant, connected, and alive. They give our local artists a stage and our families a reason to gather. Every dollar you give keeps the music playing, the movies rolling, and our community thriving. Help us ensure every family in Yakima can enjoy these cherished summer traditions. Give today.

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YVCF FOUNDERS FUNDS (Sustaining)

What are you passionate about? Education? Healthy Communities? Ending cycles of poverty? The Arts? Neighborhoods and parks? The Founders' Fund is a Board-directed, permanent fund that does not designate a particular charity, but distributes money to areas where the needs are greatest.

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