Social Responsibility in Action
See how five people with diverse backgrounds are positively impacting their communities across the country.
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Volunteering: It's a Big Part of My Life.
What’s Bob’s favorite role of all time? Grandpa. From substitute grandparent at Grandparents Day, to volunteering twice a week at the YMCA of Buffalo Niagara school-age child care program, Bob is committed to making each child feel special. In turn, his time volunteering has brightened his life. This is his Y. His camera. His story.
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Environmental Education: We Rebuilt Our Community After the Fire.
In Los Alamos, New Mexico, fire swept through the town not once, but several times in a decade. Eddie was looking for a little direction in his life and found the right path through one of The Family YMCA's volunteer programs. This is his Y. His camera. His story.
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Late Night Basketball League: We're Building Relationships with the Community.
YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne’s late night basketball league is more than just a safe space for young Black men to play basketball. Watch how Anthony and others in the league connect with law enforcement and community leaders to foster trust and understanding, creating a safer community for all. This is Anthony’s Y. His camera. His story.
