Impact of Giving

THE Y IS A MOVEMENT

Learn about the leaders in your community making a difference for tomorrow

We’re the nation’s leading nonprofit committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

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Ray Wojszynski | Volunteer and Supporter for Special Needs Children and Veterans

'Among my passions are helping veterans and special needs children. Donating to the Y enables me to fulfill those passions, by helping fund summer day camp for special needs children at the Sampson Family Y in Plum, and by donating to the Allegheny Y.'

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Muhammad Williams | Allegheny YMCA Resident

'This is a good place to get your head together. Once I moved here, things changed. Residents and staff are concerned about each other and can help men that are going through a crisis. There is nothing wrong with asking for help.'

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Colleen Bortz | Senior Programming Director for the Sampson Family YMCA

'I am blessed to work with the seniors at the Sampson Family YMCA for over 15 years. I have experienced the class members truly caring about one another. I have watched friendships grow, the sense of fitting in, and the feeling of belonging everyday.'

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José Diaz | Senior Director, Community Outreach & Impact for the YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh

'Time and again, families have walked through our doors and successfully accessed critical services including food, utility and rental assistance (and other supports) to keep their households stable and thriving.'

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Austin Davis | State Representative of the 35th Legislative District and YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh Board Member

'As a young person, the Y served as a community anchor for me and peers. It was and continues to be a place for young people to develop and grow into young adults. The high-quality after school programs, athletics and social service programs.'

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Carolyn Grady Mookerjee | SVP, Chief Development Officer for the YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh

'For 30 years the Y has provided my family a sense of belonging through membership, quality afterschool programs, summer camp, our daughter’s first job and now a support network for my mother. Simply, the Y has been there at every stage in our lives.'

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