As we celebrate our country’s 240th Independence Day, it seems particularly fitting to recognize the newly gained sense of independence and mastery our youngest “graduates” must feel upon completing Y preschool and Head Start programs in the past several weeks. With songs, skits and delighted Y families and associates to
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We’ve all heard the saying: “if you want something done, ask a busy person.” Well, I think that quote was created for our indefatigable team of Y associates and volunteers across every touch point, service and program we offer. Fasten your seat belts for this one! It’s a Monday Mission
This past Saturday was a great milestone in the history of the Y and in the City of Baltimore, as friends and community members gathered to celebrate the 100 year anniversary of the historic Druid Hill Y. While a centennial anniversary of any institution or organization is always worth recognizing,
A few weeks ago what has now become a regular Y event took place, but it is anything but regular and, though soft spoken and modest, nor is the man behind it. For 16 years running, Y volunteer, donor and friend Martin K.P. Hill has, with his tell-tale generous spirit
This past week was teacher appreciation week and also a time when community service and volunteerism at the Y was jumping with energy! Perhaps it’s no coincidence that all this activity seemed to lead up to Mother’s Day because, if ever there were a symbol of selflessness and focus on