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A Conversation with NYC's Y Teens     
 

ALANIS' STORY

Y Home Branch?     
West Side

How has the Y helped you to get where you are today?  
The Y has supported not only me academically and mentally, but played a huge role in helping my family spend quality time together, especially providing program and activities tailored to single parent households. 

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MAME GOR'S STORY

Y Home Branch?     
Vanderbilt

How has the Y helped you to get where you are today?  
Y taught me that wherever I go I just need to work hard and believe in myself to succeed.   
 

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ZAKHRO'S STORY

Y Home Branch?     
Vanderbilt

How has the Y helped you to get where you are today?  
The Y has provided me with many beneficial resources about the importance of self-advocacy, networking, and a growth mindset. It helped me to realize that each person has potential within them that they should never take for granted. 

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TRISTAN LEE'S STORY

Y Home Branch?     
Dodge

How has the Y helped you to get where you are today?  
The directors, group leaders, and staff have been very kind and encouraging. They share their knowledge which has encouraged me to make good choices.
 

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