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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Y Story – Seungeun Oh
Swim lessons are beneficial and important at any age! It is never too late to learn this life-saving, necessary skill. Member Seungeun Oh has been taking swimming lessons from Julie for over a year and shared her story. “I’ve always thought about learning to swim but never tried to find a teacher or register for …
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Y Story – Sally Kalad’s Journey Part 2
You can do it! Motivation and Inspiration I know firsthand that losing weight isn’t easy, and as someone who’s tried to transform her own body knows, motivation can make all the difference for success. I believe motivation is a key element that will drive you to reach and accomplish your desired goals. We all lack …
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