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On July 4, 2024, the Taggart Family Y hosted an event in memory of a long time Y member, fundraiser, and donor, Walter Krepski. Over 30 Krepski family members and friends gathered to celebrate the newly dedicated “Walter Krepski Conditioning Floor,” named in recognition of Walter and his generous donation of $500,000 to our Y, received after his passing in 2022.

Amal has seen the Y from many perspectives: as a client, volunteer, and staff member. When Amal moved from Palestine to Canada in July 2023, she was proactive about connecting with organizations in her community and learning about the services that are available for newcomers. One of the organizations she connected with was the YMCA.

The future’s bright for Jawahir Ismail, but it hasn’t always been so easy. As a mother of eight, she knows the meaning of hard work, and has put her heart and soul into raising her family in a safe and healthy environment.