DEFY - Down East Family YMCA, Ellsworth, Bucksport & Blue Hill

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2020 Annual Campaign – Moving Forward Together

Stories from members about the impact of The Y during COVID. Read member stories.

Moving Forward Together

Justine’s Story

December 31, 2020

Moving Forward Together

Lori’s Story

December 28, 2020

Moving Forward Together

Oakley’s Story

December 18, 2020

Moving Forward Together

Sara’s Story

December 7, 2020

Moving Forward Together

Taylor’s Story

November 30, 2020

Moving Forward Together

Fred’s Story

November 23, 2020

Moving Forward Together

Sheena’s Story

November 16, 2020

Moving Forward Together

Kristy’s Story

November 10, 2020

Moving Forward Together

Brooks’ Story

November 2, 2020

Moving Forward Together

Nikki’s Story

October 26, 2020

Moving Forward Together

Bob & Nikki’s Story

October 18, 2020

Moving Forward Together

Marty’s Story

October 12, 2020

Moving Forward Together

Courtney’s Story

October 4, 2020

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Recent News

2020 Annual Campaign – Moving Forward Together

Justine’s Story

Lori’s Story

Oakley’s Story

Sara’s Story

Taylor’s Story

Fred’s Story

Sheena’s Story

Kristy’s Story

Brooks’ Story

Nikki’s Story

Bob & Nikki’s Story

Marty’s Story

Courtney’s Story

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

HEALTHY LIVING

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

It is our mission to build strong communities, families and individuals by fostering respect and promoting a healthy spirit, mind and body for all.