The Lake Washington Half partners with ROAM! ROAM (Rivers, Oceans and Mountains) develops youth leaders in the greater Seattle area through outdoor adventures. We envision a world where young people embrace the transformative power of nature as a means of fostering personal growth.
ROAM is a youth-led adventure crew for youth ages 14 through 18 in the greater Seattle area. We plan, train for and take trips around the Pacific Northwest. No previous experience is necessary; we provide various levels of difficulty and opportunities for youth to build up their skills. Two or three youth members, known as "shakers", plan and lead each trip. This includes meal planning, food shopping, budgeting, gear management, transportation planning, securing permits and heading out for adventure.
We are supported by volunteer adults, known as "movers", who accompany us on trips and act as technical discipline experts. We have an adult-led safety committee that reviews each planned trip.
Amrita-Seattle is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering the most vulnerable at-risk youth, children, and communities through its mission of Live to Serve. For over 15 years, we have been addressing critical needs both locally in King County, WA, and globally in rural India and Nepal.
Locally, Amrita-Seattle provides essential support to at-risk, unsheltered youth, young adults, and marginalized communities. Our programs of nutritious hot meals, Grab n' Go Meals, and outdoor survival resources, include partnerships with Teen Feed, King County's Share/Wheel Tent Cities, ROOTS Shelter, Tiny Cabins Safe Harbor, and Sophia Way.
Globally, Amrita-Seattle is committed to breaking the cycle of poverty in underserved rural communities in India and Nepal. Using a community-driven model, our initiatives focus on serving the child as a whole, through education, health and hygiene, and social-emotional support. By fostering sustainable employment opportunities and equipping individuals with the tools to thrive, we aim to create lasting change that uplifts entire communities.
