Blog|Y Stories
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 MoreFinding Strength, Community and a Finish Line at the YMCA
This summer, Brandi Estey completed her first IRONMAN competition, an achievement that seemed impossible years ago when she was recovering from major surgery and learning to walk again. Her determination…
Read MoreSaint John Regional Y Marks 10 Years as a Catalyst for Community Growth
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 4, 2025 Saint John Regional Y Marks 10 Years as a Catalyst for Community Growth SAINT JOHN, N.B. – The YMCA of Southwestern New Brunswick is…
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 MoreShiny Sheena’s Full-Circle Journey: From Rainbows Kid to Y Champion
Shiny Sheena’s Full-Circle Journey: From Rainbows Kid to Y Champion I was a Rainbows kid back in elementary school—probably one of the first when the program launched, which was many…
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…
Read MoreAnna Oblozhenko’s New Beginning with the YMCA by Her Side
Anna Oblozhenko’s New Beginning with the YMCA by Her Side When Anna Oblozhenko arrived in Saint John last year with her young daughter, she was determined to build a secure…
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