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Larissa and her husband fishing

Spotlight: Larissa Crack

What is your name?  Larissa Crack What is your position with the Y? Young Parent Program Family Facilitator What Y centre/program do you work with?  KSS Playing to Learn Child Care/Young Parent Program
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Shannon in the pool with some friends

Spotlight: Shannon Marshall

What is your name?  Shannon Marshall  What is your position with the Y?  H2O Member Services Supervisor and FA Coordinator What Y centre/program do you work with (regularly, outside of COVID-19)?  H2O What do you always find yourself saying?  At work “Yep you got it”
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Sam hiking with her partner

Spotlight: Sam Shah

What is your name?  Sam Shah  What is your position with the Y?  Employment and Child Care Administrator  What Y centre/program do you work with?  YMCA Pandosy What do you always find yourself saying?  Stop worrying about the future and live more in the present.
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Beth and her daughter

Spotlight: Beth Jean

What is your name? Beth Jean What is your position with the Y? Payroll and Benefit Administrator What Y centre/program do you work with? Association Services What do you always find yourself saying? Will this COVID-19 ever be over?
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Sophie posing with a mannequin

Spotlight: Sophie Greidanus

What is your name? My name is Sophie Greidanus. What is your position with the Y? I worked as a lifeguard and a swimming lesson instructor. What Y centre/program do you work with (regularly, outside of COVID-19)? I was employed at the Kelowna Family YMCA.
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How has the Y has impacted you? We love sharing stories to inspire and encourage others to improve their life through our programs.

Impact Video

We are a local charity determined to build a healthy and thriving community. Whether it’s homework help for vulnerable kids, mindfulness strategies for youth, or heart health programs for seniors, see the range of who and how we are helping individuals at all ages and stages.