YMCA's Why The Y

Valley of the Sun YMCA
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Hearing and engaging in the why stories of Valley of the Sun YMCA’s volunteers, employees, and partners.

  1. 03/30/2022

    Fasting for the Mind, Body & Spirit

    Learn some of the benefits of fasting from a personal trainer and personal experiences perspective.

    16 min

  2. 03/10/2022

    Spirituality at the Workplace

    Join us in this episode where we talk about spirituality at the workplace and why we think it is essential to discuss it regularly.

    19 min

  3. 03/01/2022

    Why Family Dinner at the Table Makes a Difference in a Kids Life?

    Join us in a new episode where we drive into the benefits of eating with your loved ones at the table.

    17 min

  4. 02/22/2022

    Dance & Music in Black History | Celebrating Black History Month

    In this episode, we are talking about Dance & Music in the Black History. We discussed the evolution and meaning of Dance & Music in the U.S and Colombia!

    30 min
  5. Arianna | Y Achievers Program Participant

    11/30/2021

    Arianna | Y Achievers Program Participant

    Arianna saw a flyer that took her from an economically disadvantaged background to graduating college with a 4.0 through the Y achievers program and gaining work force experience. She is currently excelling in her pursuit to a successful career in analytics 👏 Arianna is a great representation of how the Y Achievers program answers the question of how to give opportunity youth the best opportunities to go to school, find a job coach or mentor, and to earn a fulfilling job. We are so proud of you, Arianna!

    13 min
  6. Greg Bouslog | Associate Executive Director for Ross Farnsworth East Valley Family YMCA

    11/23/2021

    Greg Bouslog | Associate Executive Director for Ross Farnsworth East Valley Family YMCA

    We have special treat on today’s episode. Greg Bouslog, Associate Executive Director of Ross Farnsworth East Valley Family YMCA, gives us an insight to how he serves his community with passion. We talk about his recent promotion, building community, his commitment to this family first organization, and about a recent donation from the Devin Booker Starting Five grant!

    18 min
  7. Jordyn Pope | Childcare Director for Northwest Valley Family YMCA

    11/16/2021

    Jordyn Pope | Childcare Director for Northwest Valley Family YMCA

    At the Y, we are for all. We have staff and childcare employees that help others by teaching about diversity and explaining the differences that others may have.  Jordyn Pope, Director of Childcare at Northwest Valley Family YMCA, makes stand to educate her students on diversity and inclusion stating, “You may not see them [disabilities], you may not understand them, you may not know it, but everyone is a human being, and everyone has something, whether it be a learning disability, they might have autism, they might have down syndrome, they might have PTSD.”

    35 min
  8. Tony | Leaders in Training Participant

    11/09/2021

    Tony | Leaders in Training Participant

    Workforce skills, professionalism and effective leadership abilities help our youth succeed in their future careers. That’s why our young teens participate in the leaders in training program to shadow a YMCA employee, gaining that on the job experience. Tony, and LIT participant and YMCA advocate, speaks on his experience and how the program has impacted his career goals. Visit our website to learn more: valleyymca.org.

    19 min
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Hearing and engaging in the why stories of Valley of the Sun YMCA’s volunteers, employees, and partners.

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  • Creator
    Valley of the Sun YMCA
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2022
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Valley of the Sun YMCA
  • Show Website
    YMCA's Why The Y