73933 Annual Report Docv7 - YMCA of Edmonton, AB
73933 Annual Report Docv7 - YMCA of Edmonton, AB
73933 Annual Report Docv7 - YMCA of Edmonton, AB
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one family at a time<br />
“I came to the Family Ties Program<br />
in low spirits, no direction, a chaotic<br />
household, fear <strong>of</strong> the world. I had no<br />
knowledge <strong>of</strong> who I was or what I<br />
was capable <strong>of</strong> and I did not have the<br />
motivation or desire to find out.<br />
Fortunately my family support worker<br />
gave me the resources and support to<br />
face my challenges and hard times.<br />
She pushed me beyond myself. She<br />
never gave up on me. Even though<br />
she presented me with what I thought<br />
were impossible challenges, she<br />
changed my viewpoint about how<br />
I looked at life that I'm grateful for.<br />
Without the Family Ties Program and<br />
my family support worker’s direction,<br />
honest opinions, useful and never<br />
ending resources, awesome laughter,<br />
and the stern “quit being so hard on<br />
yourself” comments, I know I would<br />
not be where I am today. I have<br />
gained more emotional stability. I feel<br />
more human, I feel heard, and I feel<br />
important. I am capable <strong>of</strong> making<br />
decisions, I am capable <strong>of</strong> making<br />
change happen, and I am necessary.”<br />
R. Goodswimmer<br />
<strong>YMCA</strong> Family Ties Participant<br />
• 50% <strong>of</strong> <strong>YMCA</strong> members<br />
participate as a family.<br />
• The Castle Downs <strong>YMCA</strong><br />
introduced a special family<br />
membership in 2006.<br />
one life at a time!<br />
We build strong kids, strong families, strong communities.