YMCA Impact Stories
Jennifer Meyer Impact Story
Karen and Derek’s Story
Jeremy’s Y is Peace
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Isaac’s Story of Mental Health
After being fired from my first job, I enrolled in a free Y employment program in Kelowna to try and get back on my feet. At…
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Bob’s Y is Recovery
Since 2004, I have experienced 3 heart attacks, triple bypass surgery, bladder cancer, ventricular tachycardia, and just recently an ischemic stroke. My wife says that…
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Barb Leclair’s story
After undergoing a major accident, numerous surgeries, and extensive rehab, I have earned a new name – Barb 2.0 as I am essentially a rebuild!…
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Allyson’s Y is Evolution
For the last 25 years, Allyson Graf has been a trailblazer at the Y, leading start up projects which have now evolved into entire departments…
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Young Parent Program supports young families with basic needs, child care, education and more
The YMCA Young Parent Program is a free community program designed to empower young parents under the age of 20. Families receive numerous supports to…
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Beyond the Bell bridges the gap for low-income children
Beyond the Bell started when a local principal reached out to the YMCA in hopes of a program that would ensure no child falls behind.…
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Sue’s Y is Growth
When I was in high school, I remember playing field hockey outside RSS and witnessing the Athans pool being built next door. At the time,…
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Flavia’s Y is Family
When I was 29 years old, I moved to Canada from Brazil with a dream of making a difference. It was a big life change;…
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Cheryl’s Y is Support
At the beginning of 2021, I was in the best shape of my life preparing to run a half marathon for my 60th birthday. Then…
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Terry’s Y is Strength
In my life, I have faced a wide range of adversity, from living in group homes as a youth, to experiencing PTSD after serving in…