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IT TAKES A VILLAGE
THE Y AND ITS PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PARTNERS DEEPEN IMPACT IN COMMUNITIES
Falling For Fall
The Cross Island Y hosted a fall festival with giveaways for the community and with Queens Deputy Borough President Ebony Young (above left) and State Senator Toby Ann Stavisky (above right with VP of Operations and Cross Island Y Executive Director La-Vena Francis) stopping by to show their support.
Celebrating Seniors
The Broadway, Northeast Bronx, and South Shore Ys hosted Senior Days where scores of active older adults.
Never Lose Hope
Y teens at Port Richmond High School in Staten Island collaborated with Never Lose Hope to pack bags for patients dealing with chronic illness and cancer, and enjoyed a visit from representatives from the Offices of Council Member Kamila Hanks and State Senator Jessica Scarcella-Stanton.
Golf & Gala
Event co-chairs Kris Magel (left) and Larry Bremer (right) helped organize a fun Golf & Gala event, which honored Molly Finnerty, Chief Investment Officer of Zenith (far left), and Rich Steimel, Senior Vice President of Lendlease (far right) (seen here with scholarship recipient Kadidia Bocoum and emcee J.B. Smoove).
Making An Impact
Volunteers from Deloitte came to the Harlem Y to plant the garden, prepare sandwiches for transitional housing clients, and paint walls throughout the building.
Go Greenpoint!
The Greenpoint Y hosted a celebration where attendees included (l to r) Greenpoint Y Board Chair Paul Pullo, Council Member Lincoln Restler, State Senator Kristin Gonzalez, YMCA President and CEO Sharon Greenberger, Assembly Member Emily Gallagher, and Greenpoint Y Executive Director Kendall Charter.