Membership Information

Thank you for your interest in becoming a member of our charitable organization.

GATEWAYS for Youth and Families is the oldest local charity in the state of Washington. We were founded by families whose names are recognized as the pioneers who settled the Pacific Northwest in the late 1800’s. Historically, our membership and support has continued to come from recognized community leaders, women and men demonstrating a concern with the future and development of society that extends far beyond their own personal needs and interests and a desire to raise the entire population to greater achievements. For more information on our founders, history and the community leaders who have held office with GATEWAYS, click here

Membership is by application and sponsorship. If you are interested in being sponsored into membership, please contact the GATEWAYS for Youth & Families office at the address above, or email membership@gatewayforyouth.org.

Regular membership is open to individuals with an interest in supporting the betterment of the lives of youth and families. Board members are elected by the regular membership and officers are elected by the Board. All members must have a desire for service to our community and a demonstrated ability to support the mission of GATEWAYS for Youth & Families and to participate in the ultimate decisions of the organization.

To download, print and review the application and member nomination form: