December 6
FROM THE HEART Dr. Laura Landerman-Garber’s connection to the YMCA is rooted in a deep family tradition. “It’s a family legacy,” she explains. Growing up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Laura’s childhood was intertwined with her local YMCA, where she learned to swim and attended camp every summer from ages 8 to 17. “The philosophy behind… Read more »
November 6
GENERATIONS OF IMPACT Christy and Stu Sprinkle’s long-standing connection to the Y has evolved beautifully over the years, reflecting their dedication to staying active and socially engaged. From their early days in the adult volleyball league, where they met and began dating, to their more recent love for Pickleball, the Y has been central… Read more »
October 2
WAVES OF IMPACT Noah Richardson’s journey in competitive swimming began at the tender age of 6, sparking a lifelong passion for the sport. When he turned 13, Noah and his family felt he needed to move to a team that while still competitive, also had a healthier team culture. After hearing glowing reviews about… Read more »
September 25
Why Hispanic Heritage Month Is an Important Celebration to Me as a Boricua By: Iraida Muñoz, Public Health Equity Officer As a Boricua, someone with deep roots in Puerto Rican culture, Hispanic Heritage Month holds special meaning for me. It’s a time to embrace and celebrate my unique identity as a Puerto Rican, while… Read more »
September 4
A New Hope: A Family’s Journey for Their Son’s Future The Vandiver family, consisting of Richard, Anya and their 13-year-old son Jacob, first discovered the Y in 2012 after a friend recommended it for swim lessons. The year before, they had relocated to New Hampshire from Ukraine, where Anya is originally from. Richard, an… Read more »
August 21
My Y Story: Endurance and Friendship The YMCA is a special place – it brings people together through many different types of activities. This is a story of two friends who met at the Y in 2014 through their shared interests in staying active, helping others as Group Exercise instructors, and finding local races… Read more »
August 14
From Inspiration to Sharing Impact This summer we were fortunate as an organization to host two interns, Tara Kurup through the Bank of American internship and whose story we shared last week, as well as Christopher O’Herren, Champlain College student and Y kid. Here is Christopher’s inspiring story: I am Christopher O’Herren, a Champlain College… Read more »
August 7
How an Internship is Shaping her Future This summer we were fortunate as an organization to host two interns, Christopher O’Herren, Champlain College student and Tara Kurup through the Bank of American internship. Here is Tara’s inspiring story: I was in second grade when I enrolled in Camp Sargent for the first time. I… Read more »
