“I have been followed by a cardiologist practically since birth due to a heart murmur. During childhood, I was diagnosed with scoliosis (curvature of the spine), and underwent a spinal fusion when I was 12. I then underwent a spinal reconstruction when I was 21 as my spine had spiraled over the years, crushing my …
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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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April is Volunteer Month
April is National Volunteer Month, a month dedicated to honoring all of the volunteers in our communities and organizations as well as encouraging volunteerism throughout the month. We are encouraging community members to use National Volunteer Week (April 7-13, 2019) as a way to take a moment and thank the volunteers in their lives. “Without …
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Y Story – Nichole Heiser
My story starts like most young moms in the midst of child rearing. Busy, tired, and most importantly… selfless. Whether we are working or staying at home, the mothers of my generation are so desperately searching for balance in their lives. I find that many of us are so focused on our families, we fail …
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