Leroy’s Story

99 Stories of Community Series | 2/99

Meet Leroy, a YMCA Member for over 15 years and a Storyteller. Leroy’s journey began with The Y over 15 years ago as he took steps to build a healthier lifestyle for himself. Joining the Santa Monica Family YMCA over a decade ago, Leroy came to The Y fresh on his journey towards sobriety. Focused on getting better, what Leroy didn’t expect was a complete transformation, finding his strength and peace of mind. Leroy’s determination and resilience helped him build a flourishing career and reach his best health in Spirit, Mind, and Body. 

“The Y transformed my life.”

We are so grateful that Leroy is a part of our YMCA community, modeling drive, determination, consistency, and grace. Thank you to Leroy, inspiring us all to become our best self and show up every single day!

This year, we will be sharing ninety-nine stories of impact this year through our Anchored in Community celebration, lifting up stories of our community members as we celebrate the Santa Monica Family YMCA’s 99th year of consistent service. Collected from our volunteers, members, program participants, to our community partners, we will be sharing stories that remind us what is possible when you anchor yourself in community, something you can always find at the Y. If you are interested in sharing your YMCA story and being a part of the 99 Stories of Community series, please fill out this form!

We invite you to follow along as we share these stories of impact, belonging, and purpose. Thank you for being a part of our community!