Dauphne Taylor
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Military life means frequent relocation for Dauphne and her husband. They always seek out a Y in their new communities, which is where they find friendship and encouragement. Watch as Dauphne’s positive spirit leaves a mark on the staff and members of the YMCA in Vicksburg, Mississippi. This is her Y. Her camera. Her story.
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Hana C.
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"It Gives Me an Outlet to Express Myself."
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"It Helped me Put the Pieces Back Together."
Welcome to the Y, a nonprofit organization of over 2,700 Ys located in 10,000 communities across the United States dedicated to strengthening the communities that they serve. With a focus on developing the potential of youth, improving individual health and well-being, and giving back to and supporting communities, your participation in your local Y will bring about meaningful change not just within yourself, but in your community, too.
When you join a Y, you join a community organization that offers health, hope and opportunity:
Parents find a safe, nurturing environment for their children to stay active, be engaged and learn positive values.
Families come together to have fun and spend quality time with each other.
Children and teens play and develop self-confidence while feeling accepted and supported.
Adults connect with friends, pursue interests and learn how to live healthier.
People from all backgrounds and walks of life come together to volunteer and help strengthen their community.
We all build relationships that further our sense of belonging and purpose!
Nationwide Membership
Nationwide Membership enables you to visit any participating YMCA in the United States through membership at your “home” YMCA (your home Y is the local association that enrolled you as a member and collects your membership dues).
