Worth the Investment
By: David Baker When I decided to run away at 16 years old it wasn’t because I didn’t love my family, it was because I wanted a chance to escape […]
I Am An Advocate
By: David Baker Like thousands of youth around the nation I was born into a life without stable housing due to generational homelessness. My mother was born into a life […]
The One
As a Family Advocate, I get a lot of emails and letters from families we help but there’s always that one. The one that reminds you why you come into […]
Y Stories – Military Families
Stories to ShareMembers and Staff Who Serve More than 6,500 military members and their families belong to the Y in San Diego County. In November, we celebrate National Veterans and […]
My Y Story: It’s Never Too Late
In the summer of 2017, Douglas Carpenter arranged a trip to Europe for his mother’s 80th birthday. It was on this trip he realized just how much his weight impacted […]
Mission Valley YMCA Beach En Blanc Annual Gala
The Mission Valley YMCA’s annual Gala is coming! On Saturday, September 7, enjoy a night of class, poise, and celebration dedicated to supporting the families of the Mission Valley and […]
My Y Story – Jessica B.
Meet Jessica B. She Finds Community at the Y Whenever the military sends the Ballots to a new station, Jessica marches straight to the Y. It’s her sure-fire place to meet […]
Member Spotlight: Susanna Occhi
On October 26, one of the Mission Valley YMCA’s Deep-Water Runners, Susanna Occhi, will be inducted into the University of Delaware’s Athletic Hall of Fame! Susanna is considered one of […]
THE Y: A PLACE FOR COMMUNITY
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 28% of adults 65 and older live alone. Senior isolation is a real problem in the U.S. with nearly 11 million older adults lacking […]
An open letter on the importance of a LGBTQ+ youth camp
NOTE: This letter was written by a participant in the Y’s Our Safe Place (OSP) program – a certified outpatient behavioral health program that provides a welcoming and supportive environment […]
