“This is the beginning of the rest of your life,” is what my sister said to me before my first year of college. I was starting my freshman year at Temple University’s Boyer College of Music for Viola Performance and Education, a skill that I had really pushed myself to excel in during my high school …
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Y Story – Bridgette Petrino
From a Simple Number to a Career I Love I found myself at the Y in 2015 after donating blood. At the time, I didn’t realize that when you donate blood, your cholesterol is checked automatically. And, a few weeks after donating, I got a letter in the mail indicating that my cholesterol was high. …
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Y Story – Ben Hartranft
A Passion to Inspire Others Lansdale member Ben Hartranft has overcome the obstacles of his autism to become an inspiration for us all. Ben freely gives everyone he meets his smile, his friendliness, and his time. Ben has enjoyed a longstanding relationship with the Y throughout his life, one that continues to grow and develop …
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Helping Children Thrive
Social exclusion can prevent children from building the confidence and relationships they need to reach their fullest potential. Here are a few tips for fostering greater inclusion and empathy among children and their peers: MODEL EMPATHY AND KINDNESS Teach your child to empathize with those they perceive as “different” because of various dimensions of diversity …
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Our Youngest Fund Raiser – Gabby’s Story
For Gabby, Charity Begins at Home! Five-year-old Gabby attends Preschool at our Lansdale branch, and her mom is one of our Early Childhood teachers. Gabby asked her mom if she could set a bucket by their front door to help her classmates collect money for our Annual Campaign which provides financial assistance to members of …
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June is Immigrant Heritage Month
At the Y, we believe communities are stronger when everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential. Our communities are rapidly changing and it is mission and business critical that Ys respond with relevant strategies to meet the evolving needs of people across all dimensions of diversity. By providing impactful services and support networks, …
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