We dedicate this report to the little people whose smiles and excitement keep us inspired to do what we do everyday.

Message from the President and Chairman

YESTERDAYLooking Back

TODAYYear in Review

YMCA By the Numbers

Metro Board and Leadership Staff

Locations

Treasurer’s Report

Community Partners

Heritage Club Members / Major Funding Partners

Memorial Donations

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Dear Friends,

The fiscal year covered in this report began October 1, 2008. What a challenging year this has been for indviduals, businesses and non-profits. For the YMCA on the First Coast, it is not the first time a difficult year has been faced in our 100 years. Our deep roots in the community, our strong and generous supporters, and our highly dedicated staff saw us through the challenges. We did more than survive. We provided the most financial assistance to families in our community

ever and expanded our programs and services, especially in the northwest quadrant of Jacksonville.

Our volunteers, donors and staff team deserve the strongest praise for all they did this past year to keep our YMCA strong and thriving. Credit also goes to the strong foundation of the organization that has been nurtured for a century. This foundation includes many qualities, but four of them stand out for keeping us strong this past year.

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• Community-Based – YMCAs maintain strong relationships with the communities they serve, so they are in touch with the needs and issues in their own backyards.

• Adaptable – YMCAs look different in each neighborhood, from association to association, and over time. Change is steady and constant in the YMCA.

• Practical – YMCAs have always focused on direct service and program delivery that address the real needs in people’s lives.

• Character Development-Focused – Though our programs are extremely varied, at their core, there is a focus on developing caring, honesty, respect and responsibility in children and adults.

The YMCA of Florida’s First Coast has demonstrated these time-tested traits throughout its centennial of service. This has led to a long and rich history. Fortunately, we are experiencing some of the best days of our YMCA’s history in the present, and the future looks even brighter. We owe a debt of gratitude to all those who built our great legacy.

The best way to express that gratitude is to fulfill our responsibility to not only guard that legacy, but to build on it. As this report shows, 2009 was a great year for building – advancing and expanding the work of the YMCA in our community.

Our success is the result of numerous people linking arms and working together. Whether you are a volunteer, a donor, a staff member or a participant in the programs and services of the YMCA, you have contributed to our collective success. Here’s to the next century and even greater impact on the wonderful people who call the First Coast home.

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L O O K I N G B A C K

The YMCA has been serving Americans for more than 150 years, and here on the First Coast, records show the YMCA was started in 1908. At that time, the YMCA was located in downtown Jacksonville on the corner of Laura and Duval Streets.

In addition to being the oldest and largest social institution in the United States, the Y is also the largest membership organization and the largest provider of child care, youth sports, aquatics programs, camping, health and fitness, day camp and parent-child programs.

One man’s idea became hope for the world.

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It’s easy to take longevity for granted but it is an extraordinary accomplishment. The Dow Jones was started a little more than 100 years ago, and none of the original companies still exist.

The YMCA’s versatility can be attributed to its community-based foundation. This is why no two Ys are quite the same. This flexibility means our mission is broad enough to allow us to do whatever needs to be done, to meet whatever challenges the communities we serve may face, and to provide solutions to address the causes of the problems, not just the effects.

The YMCA has always been practical. Our founder, George Williams said, “If a young man says he has lost God, first buy him dinner.” He dreamed of a world where Christian teachings were not just preached, they were practiced. A world where each individual would learn from a very young age the value of doing unto others as you would have them do unto you. He knew that brotherhood and common purpose would

unite us, and that together, we could do more good.

YMCAs have interpreted the Christian mission in a practical way, often including many groups excluded by others. For example, long before the phrase “cultural diversity” was used, YMCAs were at work in the Great Plains with both the U.S. Cavalry and the Sioux Indians. The Y worked with prisoners on both sides in both World Wars. In Jerusalem, the only place where Arabs, Jews, and Christians can meet is the YMCA. And right here in our own backyard, members mix with a true cross-section of the community every day.

The YMCA has always been about development. Our symbol, the triangle, represents the development of spirit, mind and body.

At the YMCA of Florida’s First Coast, people of every age, race, religion and circumstance are welcome. Our doors have always been truly open to all, and will continue to be, today and forever…

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We knew we could implement change.

Y E A R I N R E V I E W

Today, besides 15 family branches and two corporate health facilities, the YMCA has more than 40 before and afterschool child care sites, a resident camp, two facilities for the permanently and profoundly disabled, a full-service preschool, several outreach centers, and a charter school – all of which, are available to ALL, regardless of their ability to pay.

While the year’s economic recession presented some significant challenges to the YMCA, and the rest of the non-profit community, our YMCA remained focused on meeting the emerging needs of a changing community. Individuals lost their jobs in staggering numbers, families faced difficult decisions – many lost their homes, business owners were forced to close their doors, and at the Y, we did the best we could to stand in the gap.

True to Y form, a few highlights emerged, even in the midst of uncertainty and a struggling community.

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TIGER ACADEMY

In keeping with the long-standing commitment of “building

strong kids, strong families and strong communities,” the YMCA opened Tiger Academy, a charter school strategically located in the heart of northwest Jacksonville. On August 24, 2009, 144 students ranging in ages from four to eight walked through the halls of the brand new campus for their first day of school.

Tiger Academy opened with two classes each of pre-k, kindergarten, and grades one and two. A grade will be added each

subsequent year to accommodate the oldest age group, through fifth grade.

The Academy focuses on rigorous academic standards, character development, personal and social responsibility and family involvement, while providing each child with a structured and nurturing learning environment.

Because the YMCA believes that school should be more than a place to learn reading, writing and arithmetic, Tiger Academy

approaches the education of each child with a commitment to helping him or

her grow in spirit, mind and body. Through a unique partnership with the Johnson Family YMCA, Tiger Academy’s students

enjoy enrichment opportunities and benefit from family support services.

The YMCA is bringing new life to the northwest Jacksonville community through Tiger Academy by providing not only a high-quality education for the children growing up there, but the encouragement and support they need to change their lives forever.

John D. Baker, IIThompson S. BakerVulcan Materials Company

Special thanks to the generous donors who contributed to the start-up of Tiger Academy.

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TEAM UP

Between the hours of 3:00pm and 6:00pm at Rufus Payne Elementary and George Washington Carver Elementary, you will find 271 students improving their academic skills and engaging in a variety of enrichment activities. This program, known as Team Up, provides children with a safe afterschool environment while

facilitating positive youth development.

Team Up is a free program, funded by the Jacksonville Journey, for elementary school-

aged youth providing academic tutoring from certified teachers along with unique educational and enrichment opportunities.

Team Up keeps kids safe afterschool and lays a foundation for high school graduation, college graduation, and beyond.

“GO FOR GREEN!” CAMP SWIM INITIATIVE

For a YMCA summer camper,

weekly trips to the pool are highly anticipated for all the fun and excitement, but what if a camper can’t swim?

This summer, several YMCA summer camps across the First Coast participated in the “Go for Green” Camp Swim Initiative which gave non-swimmers free swim instruction from trained instructors. Of the 1,042 campers who participated in the initiative, 472 progressed at least one swimming level by the following month – a 45% improvement. Through the combined efforts of the summer camp and aquatics staff teams, the YMCA provided an unforgettable summer while teaching and empowering campers with a

fun and potentially life-saving skill.

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We are in a unique position to teach, build relationships, empower children, support families, and maybe even save lives.

I HEART ART

In tough economic times, more and more arts and enrichment activities are being

cut from public education budgets. The YMCA hosted a two-week drive called “I Heart Art” to collect art supplies for children

participating in YMCA programs. Thanks to the generosity of YMCA members, guests and program participants, 24,384 items were donated. These supplies were distributed to YMCA outreach and child care centers across the First Coast.

NATHANIEL HOPSON WALKS THANKS TO DAYSTAR CENTER

Nathaniel Hopson could walk as a child, but only with the aid of an Anderson Bar. As he aged, his mobility decreased, and eventually, he

became wheelchair bound. But, eight years ago, his mother Joyce enrolled him in the Daystar Program – a home-like day treatment program for severely and profoundly disabled adults, and that’s what she says gave him his life back. After physical therapy and aquatics training in Daystar, he was able to walk again and continues to make miraculous strides.

YMCA READS!

YMCA READS! improves reading skills of children in kindergarten through

third grade while developing greater self-esteem and social skills. Currently, the YMCA offers the program at Kings Trail

Elementary, Parkwood Heights Elementary and Tiger Academy. Participants receive a minimum of two, one-hour individualized sessions per week with a trained mentor using research-based curriculum.

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The development of reading proficiency is the most crucial academic ability needed for learning and high school completion. Unfortunately, an alarming number of low-income and minority students struggle with developing reading skills, which will adversely impact them for the rest of their lives. YMCA READS! is working to change that troubling reality.

STEVE HOPSON HITS 3,000 VOLUNTEER HOURS

Step into the Dye Clay Family YMCA any weekday morning and you will be greeted by Steve Hopson, a joyful volunteer

with an infectious enthusiasm. Steve has been volunteering at the YMCA since his younger brother, Nate, began attending Daystar eight years ago. Each year, on the anniversary of his first day of volunteer service, the YMCA celebrates his undying dedication, but this year’s celebration was

a milestone. Steve Hopson reached 3,000 volunteer hours greeting members and introducing guests.

DIAMOND CLUB

The Diamond Club is a unique partnership between the YMCA and John E. Ford Elementary School.

During the school year, teachers recommend boys who could benefit from the structure and accountability of a mentorship program. The boys meet with their mentors once a week for five weeks to discuss topics like respect, first impressions, and decision making skills. In addition to discussing valuable life lessons, the Diamond Club stresses the importance of their education. The Diamond Club provides young boys with positive adult role models, quality advice and the encouragement they need to become successful young men.

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volunteersfundraising & support

Y M C A B Y T H E N U M B E R S

$1,320,269 A N N U A L G I V I N G F U N D S R A I S E D

$3,356,623 S C H O L A R S H I P S A W A R D E D .

$1,300,000 A N N U A L G I V I N G G O A L

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19,369 F A M I L I E S O N A S S I S T A N C E .

35,825I N D I V I D U A L S O N A S S I S T A N C E .

1,700T O T A L N U M B E R

51,411H O U R S I N V E S T E D

$1,041,073E S T I M A T E D W O R K V A L U E

Russell B. Newton, III, Chairman

G. John Carey, Vice Chairman

Willis M. Ball, III, Secretary

Terry R. West, Treasurer

Dr. Chester A. Aikens

Douglas M. Baer

John D. Baker, II

Peggy Bryan

Cecilia Bryant

Walter P. Bussells

Carl N. Cannon

Ron Coleman

Jim Daly

John A. Delaney

C. Mac Holley

Michael D. Kelly

Jeanne Miller

Jim Overton

Don D. Roberts

John R. Schultz

Joseph F. Thompson

Mark F. Travis

Edward W. White, Jr.

Dr. Claudette H. Williams

Hastings Williams, Jr.

John H. Williams, Jr.

L E A D E R S H I P S TA F F Paul McEntire, President / CEO

Penny Zuber, Executive Vice President / CFO

Jeff Boyer, Executive Vice President / COO

Jan C. Brogdon, Executive Vice President

Kathleen J. Womack, Vice President of Asset Management

Jennifer Fasig, Vice President of Human Resources

Tammy Miller, Vice President of Risk Management

Tim DeViese, Vice President of Community Health

Ray Purvis, Vice President of Community Relations / Public Policy

Mike O’Brien, Vice President of Operations

Sharon Crosby, Vice President of Operations

Jeremy Seldomridge, Vice President of Operations

Amy Kienle, Vice President of Operations

Arleen Dennison, Vice President of Operations

Dorothy Barrell, Vice President of Operations

Mary Anne Thomas, Executive Director

Eric Williams, Executive Director

Jim Bouldin, Executive Director

Sean Schicker, Executive Director

Susan Golden, Executive Director

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L O C AT I O N S

ARLINGTON FAMILY YMCAFamily Program Center8301 Ft. Caroline Rd.Jacksonville, FL 32277904.744.2234

Wellness Center9119 Merrill Rd.Jacksonville, FL 32225904.744.2233

BAKER COUNTY FAMILY YMCA98 West Lowder St.Macclenny, FL 32063904.259.0898

BARCO-NEWTON FAMILY YMCA2075 Town Center Blvd.Orange Park, FL 32003904.278.9622

YMCA AT THE BANK OF AMERICA TOWER50 N. Laura St.Jacksonville, FL 32202904.356.9622

BROOKS FAMILY YMCA10423 Centurion Pkwy. N.Jacksonville, FL 32256904.854.2000

CAMP IMMOKALEE6765 Immokalee Rd.Keystone Heights, FL 32656352.473.4213

DYE CLAY FAMILY YMCA3322 Moody Ave.Orange Park, FL 32065904.272.4304

FLAGLER CENTER FAMILY YMCA12735 Gran Bay Pkwy., Suite 201Jacksonville, FL 32258904.370.9622

HILLIARD FAMILY YMCA37516 Oxford St.Hilliard, FL 32046904.845.2733

JOHNSON FAMILY YMCA5700 Cleveland Rd.Jacksonville, FL 32209904.765.3589

MCARTHUR FAMILY YMCA1915 Citrona Dr.Fernandina Beach, FL 32034904.261.1080

SOUTH METRO FAMILY YMCA3563 Philips Hwy., Suite 702Jacksonville, FL 32207904.398.9808

ST. AUGUSTINE FAMILY YMCA500 Pope Rd.St. Augustine, FL 32080904.471.9622

WILLIAMS FAMILY YMCA10415 San Jose Blvd.Jacksonville, FL 32257904.292.1660

Jessie Ball duPont Campus7373 Old Kings Rd. S.Jacksonville, FL 32217904.731.2006

WINSTON FAMILY YMCA170 Landrum Ln.Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082904.543.9622

YATES FAMILY YMCA221 Riverside Ave.Jacksonville, FL 32202904.355.1436

METROPOLITAN OFFICE | 12735 Gran Bay Pkwy., Suite 250 | Jacksonville, FL 32258 | 904.296.3220

Corporate Extensions

YMCA AT BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD4800 Deerwood Campus Pkwy.Jacksonville, FL 32246904.905.0010

YMCA AT SHANDS JACKSONVILLE580 W. 8th St.First Floor, Tower IIJacksonville, FL 32209904.244.9350

TIGER ACADEMY6079 Bagley Rd.Jacksonville, FL 32209904.309.6840

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T R E A S U R E R ’ S R E P O RTBALANCE SHEET — All Funds(dollars in thousands)

ASSETS

Cash and cash equivalents

Bond proceeds restricted for facility improvements

Investments

Accounts receivable

Pledges receivable

Land, building and equipment

Other assets

TOTAL ASSETS

LIABILITIES

Accounts payable

Deferred revenue

Long term debt

Other Liabilities

TOTAL LIABILITIES

NET ASSETS

Unrestricted

Temporarily restricted

Permanently restricted

TOTAL NET ASSETS

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1,221

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$64,220

$1,241

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$24,706

$21,680

13,593

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$39,514

REVENUE AND EXPENSE — All Funds(dollars in thousands)

REVENUE AND PUBLIC SUPPORT

Contributions

Grants, fees, contracts from various agencies

United Way

Membership dues

Program fees and related revenue

Other revenue, gains (loss) from investment, asset disposal

TOTAL REVENUE and PUBLIC SUPPORT

EXPENSES

Program services

Management and General

Fundraising

TOTAL EXPENSES (inc.Depreciation/Amortization)

Net from all funds

$11,230

1,398

438

16,964

9,482

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$38,159

$26,290

4,288448

$31,026

$7,133

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C O M M U N I T Y PA RT N E R S

NON-PROFITSAmerican Diabetes AssociationAmerican Red CrossAmeriCorpsARC of JacksonvilleArlington Family Resource CenterBarnabas InternationalBASCA, Inc.Big Brothers, Big SistersBoy Scouts of AmericaBoys and Girls ClubsThe Bridge of Northeast FloridaBrooks Health SystemsChild Guidance CenterChildren’s Enrichment WorkshopClara White MissionCommunities in SchoolsCommunity ConnectionsThe Cummer Museum of ArtEpiscopal Children’s ServicesFamily Nurturing CenterFirst Coast Worksite Wellness CouncilFirst Tee of JacksonvilleGator Bowl AssociationGirl Scouts

Girls on the RunHealthy Babies, Healthy Mothers of North FloridaHope HavenI.M. Sulzbacher FoundationJacksonville Community Council, Inc Jacksonville Kids CoalitionKatie Ride for LifeLighthouse LacrosseMS SocietyNon-profit Center of Northeast FloridaNortheast Florida Area HealthRotary ClubsSalvation ArmySay Yes/Here’s Life, Inner CityTake Stock in ChildrenTeach for AmericaUnited Way Agency Directors’ AssociationUF and Shands

GOVERNMENT ENTITIESBaker County Health DepartmentBlueprint for Prosperity Healthcare AllianceCity of Green Cove SpringsCity of Jacksonville

City of MacclennyClay County Health DepartmentClay County Parks and RecreationDuval County Health DepartmentJacksonville Children’s CommissionMayor’s Council on Fitness & Well-BeingSt. Johns County Parks and RecreationTown of Hilliard

CHURCHESChrist Tabernacle Missionary ChurchChristian Family ChapelCross Creek ChurchFirst Baptist Church of Orange ParkFirst Christian Church - MandarinHibernia Baptist ChurchJacksonville Seventh Day AcademyLakewood United Methodist ChurchMandarin Presbyterian ChurchMiddleburg United Methodist ChurchPonte Vedra Presbyterian ChurchRiverside Presbyterian ChurchSt. Paul Missionary Baptist Church

H E R I TA G E C L U B M E M B E R S

Anonymous Friends of the YMCAMr. and Mrs. Jeff BoyerMr. and Mrs. Jim BrogdonCarl and Rita Cannon Family FoundationMr. and Mrs. Robert W. DyeMrs. Susan L. GoldenMr. Mattox S. Hair, Esq.Mr. Wayne HartMr. and Mrs. Wilford LyonMr. James McCormackMr. and Mrs. Paul McEntireMrs. Betty L. MilneMr. and Mrs. E. William NashMr. Wallace O. ParkerMrs. Deedie SimmonsMr. Thomas WhicherMr. James H. WinstonMs. Penelope Zuber

M A J O R F U N D I N G PA RT N E R S

Baldwin FoundationJessie Ball duPont FundBank of America FoundationBlue Cross Blue Shield of FloridaCity of Jacksonville Children’s CommissionCommunity FoundationReinhold FoundationWachovia FoundationEdna Sproull Williams FoundationPublix Supermarket CharitiesState of Florida Department of Health Closing the Gap Grant YMCA Reads!Take Stock in ChildrenUnited Way of Northeast FloridaUnited Way of St. Johns CountyYMCA of West Central FloridaVyStar Credit UnionJaguars FoundationSt. Johns County Parks and Recreation DepartmentOffice of Independent Education & Parental Choice

Chairman's Round Table Members contribute annually

to provide a helping hand throughout the First Coast community. For a complete

list of these donors, visit FirstCoastYMCA.org.

SCHOOLSBaker County Public SchoolsClay County Public SchoolsDuval County Public SchoolsFlorida State College of JacksonvilleNassau County Public SchoolsSt. Johns County Public SchoolsUniversity of North Florida

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M E M O R I A L D O N AT I O N S

DR. EZEKIEL BRYANTMEMORIAL FUND

Jan BrogdonChristine Daniel Roland Daniels Sandra GloverCharles Kelly

Roland KennedyLloyd Pearson

Bettye SessionsHenry Speights

Camilla ThompsonPenelope Zuber

CHARLES GROOMS MEMORIAL FUND

Suellen BrewerJan Brogdon

Teresa RogersPenelope Zuber

IN MEMORY OF JULIA CARR

James H. Winston

IN MEMORY OF JACQUELINE ALLEN AND IMMACULADA PIERCE

Shadowlawn Elementary SchoolSherry Avery

Bonnie KroekerMinnie NicholsonKarl and Joan AlmWilliam McCarthyKathleen Griffith

Logical Business SolutionsLarry Gilbert

IN MEMORY OF JAQUELINE ALLEN

April SandersDon and Carrie Newgent

Jennifer FullerSandra Kuehn

George and Mary Lynn SmithAmanda Sneed

Christina McCarterAnonymous Donor

IN MEMORY OF IMMACULADA PIERCE

Lisa Cooke

IN MEMORY OF RAY GROVETony and Jo Knott

IN MEMORY OF ANN JETTTony and Jo Knott

IN MEMORY OF ENID SANDBERGTony and Jo Knott

IN MEMORY OF ROBBIE SQUIRESTony and Jo Knott

IN MEMORY OF LARRY SCOTTSusan L. Golden

IN MEMORY OF ROBBIE WATSONKathy, Matt, Amy and Alex Womack

IN SPECIAL HONOR OF RHONDA KNOTT

James and Mildred Heard

Gone yet not forgotten, although we are apart, your spirit lives within me, forever in my heart.

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Baldwin FoundationJessie Ball duPont FundBank of America FoundationBlue Cross Blue Shield of FloridaCity of Jacksonville Children’s CommissionCommunity FoundationReinhold FoundationWachovia FoundationEdna Sproull Williams FoundationPublix Supermarket CharitiesState of Florida Department of Health Closing the Gap Grant YMCA Reads!Take Stock in ChildrenUnited Way of Northeast FloridaUnited Way of St. Johns CountyYMCA of West Central FloridaVyStar Credit UnionJaguars FoundationSt. Johns County Parks and Recreation DepartmentOffice of Independent Education & Parental Choice

L O O K I N G A H E A D

The YMCA is not only a part of the past and present, but a part of the future. As times change, you change, and as you change, we change. As long as there is change, there is need, and as long as there is need, there is the Y.

Our vision plan is our long-term commitment to improve kids, families, and communities. This vision includes what our organization will become, what we will achieve, and how we will improve lives in Florida’s First Coast. The vision guides all other planning, and is based on three key areas of focus.

We can’t predict the future, but we know it looks bright.

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ACCESSIBLE TO ALL

First, we will make our services and those of our partners accessible to everyone in our community regardless of economic status, geography or any other barrier that exists.

STRONG FAMILIES

Second, we will help families have resources to raise children to be productive adults. We believe an investment in children is an investment in our future. We provide a platform for children of all abilities to prepare for a successful tomorrow.

BALANCED HEALTHPhysical activity for all ages is an important part of the Y experience – but only one part. Balanced Health means meeting people where they are — whether at work, church or in the community. Our goal is to enable balanced health for every man, woman and child across the First Coast.

Through serving under-resourced communities, working through partnerships, developing and aligning our staff, volunteers and resources, the Y of the future will be a catalyst for change, and an agent for strengthening the heart of our community by providing support to every child and family.

The YMCA of Florida’s First Coast. Yesterday. Today. Forever.

“We make a living by what we get, but we make

a life by what we give.”

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