Everyone Belongs at the Y. You Should Too.
There’s something for everyone here at the Y! We’d like to know about your experiences here and how it’s impacted you or your family’s life and well-being. We have created this submission form for your convenience to share the initial details of your story. Your Y Story has the potential to inspire others to lead healthier, happier lives, and share with others the positive impact the Y has had in our very own community.
Here are some story guideline suggestions:
- Inspirational stories of triumph that demonstrate how the Y provided a program, resources or staff support to help you and your family.
- The story should demonstrate the Y’s mission in some way through either Youth Development, Healthy Living or Social Responsibility.
- It demonstrates the role that the Y played in your or your family’s success in overcoming specific circumstances, challenges and issues, a disability, met a need, or how you adopted a healthy lifestyle.
- If you are a financial assistance recipient, let us know how receiving a scholarship has positively impacted your life.
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Angie Smith, is a gifted writer, encourager and loving mother of four. Together with her husband, former NFL player Steve Smith, they established The Steve Smith Family Foundation, which is dedicated to providing hope and inspiration to those in need while advancing causes close to the family’s heart – Promoting family health & wellness as well as the awareness and prevention of domestic violence.
Meet Antoinette Johnson, the inspiring culinary star of “America’s Test Kitchen: The Next Generation” Hailing from Lexington, KY, she transforms simple, humble ingredients into extraordinary dishes, all while championing the use of fresh, locally-sourced produce. Through her triumph on “America’s Test Kitchen: The Next Generation,” Antoinette’s unwavering perseverance catapulted her career, proving that with passion and determination, anything is possible. With a heart dedicated to community and a love for supporting local farmers, Antoinette’s journey is a testament to embracing change, fostering growth, and inspiring others to follow their culinary dreams.