Membership Information

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

If you are already a member, you may pay your annual dues using paypal, by clicking here!

You can also use the subscribe button on the donation page to make your dues payment in 12 monthly installments

To use the online application form, you must use the link to paypal to process the nominal application fee and dues. The online application form can be found here

Alternatively, you may download the pdf application form linked below.

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 of the President at our headquarters at Dyslin Ranch (address listed above) or email mel@gatewayforyouth.org or fill out our application form. You may use the interactive online form or the printed form for application. If you are a member and are sponsoring an individual, please indicate. If you are applying and do not currently have a member to sponsor you, we will arrange for an interview.

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: