Nearly 18 years ago, my family found the West Essex YMCA when our daughter was born. My husband and I both worked full-time in New York City. We needed trustworthy childcare and support to support our family. Today, my daughter is a high school senior and a part-time employee at the YMCA. She works as a swim instructor and lifeguard at the main pool and at Pioneer Trails during the summer. We are so proud of our daughter - and know the YMCA has been an important fuel to help her discover who she is as a young adult. I support the YMCA because I want everyone to have access to the transformative resources and support that helped shaped my own family.