I am grateful for the willingness of those students to push through and do something great for the community and to give back to many of our friends or families that might use Project SHARE on a daily basis.

On Giving Tuesday, however, Americans are encouraged to turn their attention away from consumerism and towards philanthropy, and to donate to non-profit organizations in their community or beyond.

During Community Day the Y opens our doors and shares all that we have with the community at large. Friends, family and neighbors all are welcome and the generosity of the staff and members is amazing.

Most of us don’t bother paying attention to the small things that happen day to day, hour to hour or minute to minute. We just focus on the big events or milestones.

For children like my niece, the Y is a magical place—it’s a place of freedom and adventure, where they can try new things.

Let me just start by saying that (Carlisle Family YMCA Aquatics Director) Tara Young is the best coach anyone could ever have.

Before I got hurt I was really struggling to enjoy running. Maybe this injury was meant to make me appreciate it again. Absence makes the heart grow fonder, right? Only time will tell.

I can honestly say working at Camp Thompson is the greatest job I’ve ever had or ever will have. Knowing you are changing a kid’s life in a positive way is the greatest feeling ever.

Parents and teachers that work together as a team tend to have children that are more successful in school.

I am reminded of how powerful our minds can be and how lucky we are to have the ability to change our perspective in the midst of the most adverse situations.

The basics to me are found in the Golden Rule. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. It’s so simple, yet it really says it all.

I’m having a really difficult time falling back in love with something that used to be a very large part of my life.

Joining a gym that gives back socially, develops youth in the community and cares about your wellness is much different than joining a gym that collects your money.

It’s a daily struggle of mine and many others I’m sure—mom or not—to find time to workout daily for an hour.

The Y’s Safety Around Water program can help you make sure children learn essential water safety skills, which can open up a world of possibilities for them to satisfy their curiosity safely.