The 'joy' of learning how to swim and being confident in the water is where it all starts and is at the core of our mission. SPLASHForward exists to build healthier, stronger, and safer communities by creating equitable access to aquatic facilities and programs that build essential life skills. The need for our work is underlined by the 1,000+ people on learn-to-swim waiting lists, the lack of pool space, and by the number of pools and beaches that were closed or have had restricted programming due to lifeguard shortages.

We are surrounded by water, but without SPLASHForward's constant advocacy and critical initiatives our communities continue to be without access to essential swim lessons and lifeguarded pools making our lakes, rivers, and oceans higher risk places to recreate. We are so grateful to have you in our lane while doing this critical work.

For the first time in 50 years, there is real momentum towards building new, best-in-class public aquatic facilities for the communities surrounding Lake Washington. SPLASHForward has been successfully facilitating discussions for facility design and garnering foundational support, but the strength in our advocacy comes from the coalition members standing alongside us. Your voice and your support are at the heart of our work and will have a lasting impact for generations to come. 

Through the kindness and generosity of our community, we have raised just over $22,000 this month. Thank you, thank you, thank you! These funds will enable SPLASHForward to expand access to water, build partnerships to grow capacity, and model inclusion while we operationalize equity into our region's aquatic ecosystem.

No matter your level of giving, social media 'liking', commenting, sharing, or supportive words, we thank you for making this work possible! We're ready to make a big splash with you in 2023. From our SPLASHForward family to yours, we wish you a very Happy New Year's!!

Don't forget to mark your calendar, wear your SPLASHForward t-shirt, and join us on Thursday, January 19th 6:30 - 8:00 pm at the South Bellevue Community Center at 14509 SE Newport Way. The City of Bellevue wants your input on master plan alternatives for Bellevue Airfield Park and we need you in the room adding your voice of support for the new Bellevue Aquatic Center.

If you have any questions, info@splashforward.org