On Today’s Pathway Segment of the Y Connect podcast, we hear from Tynesha Anderson, Director of Engagement for Connections Homes. She shares how she grew up in the Andrew and Walter Young Family YMCA and how she credits her success to the staff and mentors who always gave her grace and a sense of safety. Don’t miss this deeply inspiring conversation.
IN THIS EPISODE:
Tynesha wasn’t sure she would even like the Y when she first walked through the doors as a child but it quickly became her safe place because of the love and acceptance of that staff and mentors.
Tynesha recites the poem, Winning with Knowledge, written by her for Dr. Maya Angelou
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
The YMCA has a history of nurturing children who do not receive love and direction from their home environment.
The influence of caring adults makes a lifetime of difference in a child.
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