INSPIRING STORIES

 

Diane ML

 

 Meet: Diane

The Y is place where hopes and dreams can become real and a place where kindness and compassion for one another flourish. Take a moment to watch Diane’s amazing journey of trust and friendship. 

Derek G
Derek G

 

 

Meet: Derrick

“With Youth & Government I found my voice, I used to stutter but I learned to speak honestly and write. I was finally in a place where I was accepted for my thoughts and opinions and my looks did not hold me back.”

                       

Becky T
Becky T

 

 

Meet: Becky

Becky’s weight loss journey began in 2011. At 5”3’, weighing nearly 300 lbs. She has recently started helping teach kids in Salsa Sabor Y Salud and Get Up and Go and is learning right beside them.

Becky says, “The Y is a big part of my life now.”