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Employee Spotlight: Wiktoria Cegielska
Shining a Light on Inclusion Wiktoria Cegielska’s journey with the Y began in 2023 through the Y Ignite program, where she had the opportunity to learn, grow, and connect. From…
Read MoreGrowing with Purpose
Rachel McLaughlin’s Journey in Early Childhood Education at the YMCA Early Childhood Educator Rachel McLaughlin holds child at a YMCA child care centre Sixteen years ago, Rachel McLaughlin found herself…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Ken Szeto
Volunteer Spotlight: Ken Szeto At the YMCA, we believe that every person has a story — and some stories inspire us in the most powerful ways. Today, we’re honored to shine a…
Read MoreA Grateful Parent’s Story – Finding Community at YMCA Blacks Harbour Shared by Sarah Libby
A Grateful Parent’s Story – Finding Community at YMCA Blacks Harbour Shared by Sarah Libby When I first moved to the area, it was just before the COVID-19 pandemic began.…
Read MoreFinding Home: Ajsi Selmanaj’s Journey to Belonging at the Glenn Carpenter Centre
Finding Home: Ajsi Selmanaj’s Journey to Belonging at the Glenn Carpenter Centre When I was younger, I dreaded summer. Most kids count down the days to vacation, but for me,…
Read MoreY Story: The Little Wins That Matter Most – Jake & Kyra
Y Story – The Little Wins That Matter Most When we talk about impact at the YMCA, we often think of the big milestones — personal records broken, lives…
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