Help Our Neighbors Thrive

How do families find hope when life feels too heavy to carry alone?

When Marie and her husband faced the stress of trying to make ends meet, even applying for assistance felt overwhelming. “The Y was the first place I called,” she said. “I remember sitting in the Director’s office, and for the first time, feeling like I could exhale. Someone cared enough to help me figure out what to do next.”

That sense of relief—and belonging—is what the YMCA offers every day. When families come through our doors, they find not only programs that support their children, but also people who see them, listen to them, and help them take the next step forward.  See more of Marie’s story at www.valleyymca.org/story.