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Urban Systems staff with YMCA mascot Spirit

Urban Systems Culture of Giving

Urban Systems is a professional consulting firm committed to creating ideas and meaningful ways to contribute to their local community. Through the Urban Systems Foundation, staff give back to Kelowna and surrounding communities through employee-driven Foundation initiatives.
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Jim Bates, Fresh Air owner at cycle for strong kids

Jim Bates, Fresh Air

The owner of Fresh Air and his team have long been supporters of the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign. And we couldn’t be more grateful for their sponsorship and participation in making Cycle for Strong Kids the Y’s largest and most successful fundraising event.
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Carol and he husband walking on the beach

Spotlight: Carol Kipps-Sewell

What is your name?  Carol Kipps-Sewell. What is your position with the Y?  Employment Facilitator. What Y Centre/program do you work with?  YConnects, Career Development Services, Pandosy Street.
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Spotlight: Jason Nijjar

What is your name?  Jason Nijjar. What is your position with the Y?  Mindfulness Facilitator. What Y Centre/program do you work with?  Mindfulness Department of the Community Division. What do you always find yourself saying? “Be, and enjoy being”
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