For the Reporter

Alaska USA Foundation has donated $5,000 to the Matt Griffin YMCA of South King County, in support of after-school enrichment programs.

The programs provide academic support, enrichment activities and much needed meals to 1,900 program participants.

“The Matt Griffin YMCA takes pride in serving the most diverse zip code in the United States,” said Sean Goode, director, Youth and Family Programs, YMCA. “The Alaska USA Foundation donation will help us continue to provide high-quality academic and social support to underserved youth.”

Approximately 80 percent of the youth served by Matt Griffin YMCA qualify for the Federal Free and Reduced Lunch Program.

About the Alaska USA Foundation

The Alaska USA Foundation was established in 2003 to support 501(c)(3) charitable organizations that provide needs-based services to children, veterans, and active duty members of the military and their families. Since its inception, the foundation has distributed more than $1.3 million to these organizations and is honored to assist those that provide direct services in support of its mission.

Learn more about the Alaska USA Foundation at alaskausafoundation.org.