Within the first five minutes of meeting Raynard, the gifted young writer of the poem below, one quickly understands why the 15-year-old has excelled in the Y’s New Horizons II summer enrichment and workforce development program. Raynard is motivated, personable and understands the importance of a good handshake. “When you
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One of the first things you notice about Joe is that the man isn’t afraid of a challenge. Whether it be taking part in the Y Turkey Trot Charity 5K or braving the Escape from Alcatraz run (that’s a thing!), this real Joe would definitely give the mythical GI-Joe a
With a love of dinosaurs and trains, Graham may seem like a regular 4.5-year-old. But here’s the thing…he’s not. On Thanksgiving morning, Graham ran in his first Y Turkey Trot Charity 5K! Yes, you read that right! With the support of Mom (Christina), Dad (Chris) and Dog (Puck), Graham trained
Having been mentored when she was a young girl, Rachel knew that Big Brothers Big Sisters at the Y was something she wanted to be a part of. “Big” Rachel has now been partnered with her “Little,” 8-year-old Mackenzie, for over a year and it’s safe to say they get
With all the uncertainty in the world today, what is it like to grow up in a world where even being in school may not feel safe? What if you add the extra strains of poverty into this picture? You know the answer. It’s not good and its effects spiral