Roger Reid’s Post

Would you say YES to the Y? I did. ✋ You would, too, if you check out the YMCA of Hamilton|Burlington|Brantford's new strategic plan for 2024-28. At the board table, we call it the YES strategy. The focus? Youth, Employees and Seniors. YES! For a charity serving communities across three municipalities, strong internal capability (employees) is essential to meet the needs of a broad spectrum of people, from youth (under 30) to older adults (seniors). This plan was a year in the making, with board members, senior staff, employees and community partners engaged at different points during the process. For the past 2-3 years, many organizations have had to put a pause on long-term plans and focus on the immediate COVID-19 crisis in front of them. That's why this strategic plan is a point of pride for the Y of HBB; it's the first fulsome strategic plan as the organization recovers and rebuilds from the pandemic. So, do say YES to the Y. ⬇

“If we prepare them now, when those situations happen, they will be better prepared…” - Testimonial from John Martin (Camp & Youth Program Director at East Orange YMCA) Download the book here https://makeadecision.me • • • #campdirector #programdirector #teencoach #MakeADecision #criticalthinkingskills

FOR ALL is what it’s all about.

without cultural inclusions on human diversity in our freewill choice to be & do ourselves, the kind of unity could easily turn to become a fascists attempt to rule it out for one specific sociopolitical propaganda or subcultural agenda. that's why trans visibility is so important as cis in our gendered real humans societies on Earth! #transVisibility #matters #democracy #inDiversity #withINCLUSION #forAllRealHumans #onEarth

🎉 Our Scout Group is 10 years old 🎉 As a founding member and Group Scout Leader for the last 7 years, I can not understate the benefits #volunteering has on your mental well-being. Of course, there are times when it's the last thing you want to do after a hectic day at work, but overall it plays a really important role in being able to distract you from the challenges life throws at you. Even if it is just for a short while. #volunteeringmatters #skillsforlife #mentalhealthmatters The Scouts https://lnkd.in/etZVX6EY

❔ Did you know The Scouts has a team of (volunteer) Youth Advocates? They are doing fantastic things: making sure young people’s voices are heard; advocating for positive policy changes; and putting Scouts at the forefront of change-makers’ minds. Find out more from Ryan and Freya, who tell us what it’s like to be Scouts Youth Advocates. 📢

This is a great article about the founders of The Baldwin Group. We are unique- a “unicorn in the insurance industry.” Great story!

The inspirational Hannah Morris once said, "Goal lines vary for each child. They should be achievable and relevant for every child" Let us know your say on the topic in the comment section below and like if you agree. Also, #follow the page for more posts like this #KidsvilleNtinda #YourSmileIsOurSmile #quoteoftheday #feedbackfriday #like #comment #share #repost #childfriendly #funactivities #daycare #preschool #contactus #kampala #uganda #africa #europe #asia #america #oceania #international #universal #userexperience #uniqueness #allthingsarepossible #branding #school #education #learning #2023goals #admissions2024 #registrationopen #leadership #children #childdevelopment #blessings #blessingstoall #blessedandgrateful #parents #parenting #teaching #teachers #stakeholders #partners #partnerships #volunteers #people

In follow up to my previous post about my step-brother, here's an article written about Community Living Guelph closing. #communityliving #socialservices #mentalhealth #purpose https://lnkd.in/gatgT7JK

Australia is the only first-world nation with a colonial history that doesn’t recognise its First People in its constitution. Around the world, forums similar to the Voice are already set-up such as in Norway (30+ years), New Zealand and Canada (27 years). Things need to change here. The Voice is a small and gracious ask that will help close the gap between Indigenous and non-indigenous Australians. Outcomes are ALWAYS better when we ask people what they need. Please vote “Yes!” for a fairer, kinder Australia that celebrates and cherishes diversity. https://lnkd.in/ghmBvrvt