Here are a few ideas to spark your story writing.  The YMCA has helped me or my family by:

• giving my kids a safe place to go afterschool while I work..."
• providing YMCA programs at a reduced cost so we could attend Y camp..."
• teaching my child with special needs how to swim..."
• lose the 10 pounds my doctor said I MUST lose to become healthier..."
• providing me an affordable place to live that I can call home..."

It's easy! 
Just complete this online form and share your story with us today!  If your story is selected to appear in a  YMCA publication, you will receive a $100 YMCA gift certificate!  A YMCA staff member will contact you if your story is selected. 

Your Name:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip Code:
E-Mail Address:
Share your YMCA story here (500 words or less):
I give my permission for the YMCA to use this story or parts of this story for future YMCA publications
I agree to the use of my story with my full name listed  I agree to the use of my story with my first name only listed  I agree to the use of my story with no name listed

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