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If you come to the Y, volunteer with us, work at a branch or give to a campaign, we want to know what it means to you.

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My Y Story: Drew Hefflefinger

DREW HEFFLEFINGER: THE ENJOYMENT OF VOLUNTEERING AT THE Y IS REALLY UPLIFTING When YMCA member Drew Hefflefinger heard about an opportunity to help the community two years ago, he signed on with the Y to help in the produce distribution program. “I wanted to be involved in the community. When I saw Terri’s (Terri McGrew,… Read more »

My Y Story: Diandra Jimenez

DIANDRA JIMENEZ: FROM Y SWIM LESSONS TO LIFEGUARD 23-year-old Diandra Jimenez has always been an avid swimmer. “Gerry (Carney) taught me swimming lessons at the Nashua Y when I was a kid. My parents had a pool and would not open it until school ended for summer break, because I was always in it.” It’s… Read more »

My Y Story: Bill and Nancy Dubois

BILL AND NANCY DUBOIS: VOLUNTEERING AS A COUPLE IS A WIN-WIN FOR US, AND THE COMMUNITY Nancy Dubois has been a Y member for over 40 years! “I joined the Y when it was on Prospect Street and both my girls were young. Angela was in ballet and Alison was on the synchronized swim team…. Read more »

My Y Story: Megan Morin

MEGAN MORIN: HELP FOR A MOM WHO WAS FEELING ALONE We had the pleasure of hearing from Megan Morin, who shared her Y story at our 135th Annual Meeting last week. Good morning, everyone. My name is Megan, and I am a single mom of three children; Lyla who is soon to be 12 years… Read more »

Together Helping Homeless Youth, Ages 12-25, Become Happy, Self-sufficient Adults

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP: A PARTNERSHIP THAT EMPHASIZES PLAY – YMCA AND STEPPING STONES, HELPING HOMELESS YOUTH AGES 12-25 BECOME HAPPY, SELF-SUFFICIENT ADULTS Here’s a little info on one of our non-profit partners, Stepping Stones in Nashua. Here’s their organization’s story: The Stepping Stones mission is to help homeless, unaccompanied youth ages 12-25 become happy, self-sufficient adults…. Read more »

My Y Story: The McWeeney Family

THE MCWEENEY FAMILY: OUR FAMILY IS SO GRATEFUL FOR THE YMCA, ESPECIALLY MRS. SARAH AND MS. NADINE Our childcare and camp staff make an impact daily. The personal reward and satisfaction that it brings for many include getting to teach student and camper lessons that they’ll carry for life. They get to help children explore… Read more »