Gabriela’s Story – Importance of Understanding and Acceptance
Gabriela’s positive experiences at the YMCA inspired her dream of becoming a teacher. Read about her story.
Rosemary’s Story: Today’s children are tomorrow’s future.
Back in 2008 Rosemary joined the YMCA as an Early Childhood Educator at the Montclair Child Care Centre. Fast forward 15 years later and Rosemary is a valued Team Leader now at the Y’s Sunningdale Centre and has a warm and compassionate nature.
Cathyann’s Story: Building Lifetime Relationships
My first experience with the YMCA was as a financially assisted member. Recently having graduated from University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance and Movement Studies, I was working as a struggling performance artist.
Juliet’s Story: There’s a place called the Y
Juliet’s first memory of the YMCA is from when she was growing up in Guyana, South America. She would look forward to attending an after-school program. Juliet recalls fond memories of weaving to make baskets and learning life skills like sewing, cooking, and baking. “We couldn’t wait to go home and tell our parents what we’d learnt or made each day,” says Juliet.