There is a compounded sense of obligation that comes with leading the YMCA of St. Joseph in the community that I grew up in, attended college in, and where I was first introduced to the YMCA.

Recently, I spent some time looking through historical photos and was reminded of the legacy that is now in our hands. As I looked at the pictures of so many YMCA members and volunteers from days gone by, I wondered how deeply each one of the people felt about the Y as a cause-driven organization. I wondered how those whose lives were touched by the YMCA, would tell their story to us today.