The Snoqualmie Indian Tribe on Aug. 12 donated $100,000 to the Snoqualmie Valley YMCA, acknowledging a longtime relationship and extending support to a valued member of the Snoqualmie Valley.

“Supporting the Snoqualmie Valley YMCA Community Center is important to us,” Tribal Chairwoman Carolyn Lubenau said. “The center offers amazing activities and services, enriching the lives of those in our community by providing a gathering point and local hub for families and friends to meet.”

The donation will support three programs:

• YMCA Camp Orkila, serving youth selected from each of the five Snoqualmie Valley School District elementary schools;

• Youth Institute program at Two Rivers, a six-week summer program that helps students gain leadership skills through technology, leadership, and team building; and

• Membership support, enabling families to participate at the YMCA at a reduced rate.

“The YMCA is incredibly grateful for the financial support and partnership with the Snoqualmie Indian Tribe,” said Executive Director Nate Smith. “The support allows us to create legacy programs that give the youth and families in our community the ability to have new experiences, gain new skills and meet new friends.”

The Snoqualmie Indian Tribe is a federally recognized tribe in the Puget Sound region of Washington State. For more information, visit www.snoqualmietribe.us.

YMCA Executive Director Nate Smith, right, accepts a $100,000 check from Snoqualmie Tribe Chairwoman Carolyn Lubenau, to support programming at the YMCA.