YOUR STORIES WRITE OUR HISTORY...

At the YMCA of Reading & Berks County, people are the cornerstone of everything we do. From membership to childcare, social service programs to volunteer opportunities, our services are offered with the goal of building a better community– together.

Everybody has a Y story, and every story is unique. That’s why we want to hear yours. To share your Y Story, complete the form on the right side of this page or request a “My Y Story” worksheet at your YMCA branch Welcome Center.

Y Stories can take many forms. However, to be featured in our communications, the story should be the following:

  • Be an inspirational story of triumph that demonstrates how a Y program, facility, resource, or staff supported yourself or your family.
  • Demonstrate one or more of our core values of Youth Development, Healthy Living, or Social Responsibility.
  • Be a story you are willing to share with the community at large. A YMCA representative may reach out to you for more information or with further opportunities to share your story, such as video recordings or speaking opportunities.

Need inspiration? Check out our past Y Stories here!

Read Past Y Stories