<span fr-original-style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;font-size:16px;line-height:inherit;font-family:open-sans;font-optical-sizing:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;font-variation-settings:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(47, 47, 47);letter-spacing:normal;box-sizing:inherit;" style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;font-size:16px;line-height:inherit;font-family:open-sans;font-optical-sizing:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;font-variation-settings:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(47, 47, 47);letter-spacing:normal;box-sizing:inherit">With your help, we can share in the JOY across all of our YMCA BC communities.<span fr-original-style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;font-size:18px;line-height:inherit;font-family:open-sans;font-optical-sizing:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;font-variation-settings:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(47, 47, 47);letter-spacing:normal;box-sizing:inherit;" style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;font-size:18px;line-height:inherit;font-family:open-sans;font-optical-sizing:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;font-variation-settings:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(47, 47, 47);letter-spacing:normal;box-sizing:inherit"> <span fr-original-style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;font-size:18px;line-height:inherit;font-family:open-sans;font-optical-sizing:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;font-variation-settings:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(47, 47, 47);letter-spacing:normal;box-sizing:inherit;" style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;font-size:18px;line-height:inherit;font-family:open-sans;font-optical-sizing:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;font-variation-settings:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(47, 47, 47);letter-spacing:normal;box-sizing:inherit">JOY<span fr-original-style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-weight:400;font-stretch:inherit;font-size:18px;line-height:inherit;font-family:open-sans;font-optical-sizing:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;font-variation-settings:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(47, 47, 47);letter-spacing:normal;box-sizing:inherit;" style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-weight:400;font-stretch:inherit;font-size:18px;line-height:inherit;font-family:open-sans;font-optical-sizing:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;font-variation-settings:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(47, 47, 47);letter-spacing:normal;box-sizing:inherit"> in providing vulnerable children and families, and low-income seniors and adults with Y memberships to participate in life-enhancing activities and programs.  <span fr-original-style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;font-size:18px;line-height:inherit;font-family:open-sans;font-optical-sizing:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;font-variation-settings:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(47, 47, 47);letter-spacing:normal;box-sizing:inherit;" style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;font-size:18px;line-height:inherit;font-family:open-sans;font-optical-sizing:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;font-variation-settings:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(47, 47, 47);letter-spacing:normal;box-sizing:inherit">JOY<span fr-original-style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-weight:400;font-stretch:inherit;font-size:18px;line-height:inherit;font-family:open-sans;font-optical-sizing:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;font-variation-settings:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(47, 47, 47);letter-spacing:normal;box-sizing:inherit;" style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-weight:400;font-stretch:inherit;font-size:18px;line-height:inherit;font-family:open-sans;font-optical-sizing:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;font-variation-settings:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(47, 47, 47);letter-spacing:normal;box-sizing:inherit"> in giving seniors and adults the chance to maintain good health and meaningful connections. And you help build health equity in our communities.<div style="border:0px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-numeric:inherit;font-variant-east-asian:inherit;font-variant-alternates:inherit;font-variant-position:inherit;font-weight:400;font-stretch:inherit;font-size:15px;line-height:inherit;width:100%;box-sizing:inherit"> </div><span fr-original-style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;font-size:18px;line-height:inherit;font-family:open-sans;font-optical-sizing:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;font-variation-settings:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(47, 47, 47);letter-spacing:normal;box-sizing:inherit;" style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;font-size:18px;line-height:inherit;font-family:open-sans;font-optical-sizing:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;font-variation-settings:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(47, 47, 47);letter-spacing:normal;box-sizing:inherit">JOY<span fr-original-style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-weight:400;font-stretch:inherit;font-size:18px;line-height:inherit;font-family:open-sans;font-optical-sizing:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;font-variation-settings:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(47, 47, 47);letter-spacing:normal;box-sizing:inherit;" style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-weight:400;font-stretch:inherit;font-size:18px;line-height:inherit;font-family:open-sans;font-optical-sizing:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;font-variation-settings:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(47, 47, 47);letter-spacing:normal;box-sizing:inherit"> in providing safe, fun spaces for children and youth in our communities to learn, grow, and develop leadership skills.<div style="border:0px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-numeric:inherit;font-variant-east-asian:inherit;font-variant-alternates:inherit;font-variant-position:inherit;font-weight:400;font-stretch:inherit;font-size:15px;line-height:inherit;width:100%;box-sizing:inherit"> </div><span fr-original-style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;font-size:18px;line-height:inherit;font-family:open-sans;font-optical-sizing:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;font-variation-settings:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(47, 47, 47);letter-spacing:normal;box-sizing:inherit;" style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;font-size:18px;line-height:inherit;font-family:open-sans;font-optical-sizing:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;font-variation-settings:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(47, 47, 47);letter-spacing:normal;box-sizing:inherit">JOY<span fr-original-style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-weight:400;font-stretch:inherit;font-size:18px;line-height:inherit;font-family:open-sans;font-optical-sizing:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;font-variation-settings:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(47, 47, 47);letter-spacing:normal;box-sizing:inherit;" style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-weight:400;font-stretch:inherit;font-size:18px;line-height:inherit;font-family:open-sans;font-optical-sizing:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;font-variation-settings:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(47, 47, 47);letter-spacing:normal;box-sizing:inherit"> in giving us the ability to address urgent local needs as they arise, making a world of difference to our most vulnerable community members, neighbours, and friends.

Hello <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip " style="background-color:rgb(248, 248, 255);border:1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255);border-radius:4px;color:rgb(42, 42, 196);display:inline-block;margin:0px;padding:1px 8px;font-size:11px;line-height:16px;overflow-wrap:anywhere;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit">Prénom <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{lastname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip " style="background-color:rgb(248, 248, 255);border:1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255);border-radius:4px;color:rgb(42, 42, 196);display:inline-block;margin:0px;padding:1px 8px;font-size:11px;line-height:16px;overflow-wrap:anywhere;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit">Nom, Thank you for your gift and sharing in the JOY together with YMCA BC.<div style="border:0px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-numeric:inherit;font-variant-east-asian:inherit;font-variant-alternates:inherit;font-variant-position:inherit;font-weight:400;font-stretch:inherit;font-size:15px;line-height:inherit;width:100%;box-sizing:inherit"> </div>Because of your generosity, we are able to offer a wide range of programming that supports every stage of life and continues to address urgent local needs as they arise in our communities.<div style="border:0px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-numeric:inherit;font-variant-east-asian:inherit;font-variant-alternates:inherit;font-variant-position:inherit;font-weight:400;font-stretch:inherit;font-size:15px;line-height:inherit;width:100%;box-sizing:inherit"> </div>Regardless of an individuals' ability to pay, we are honoured to provide a welcome place for all.<div style="border:0px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-numeric:inherit;font-variant-east-asian:inherit;font-variant-alternates:inherit;font-variant-position:inherit;font-weight:400;font-stretch:inherit;font-size:15px;line-height:inherit;width:100%;box-sizing:inherit"> </div>From YMCA of Greater Vancouver, YMCA of Northern BC and YMCA-YWCA of Kamloops - our YMCA BC Family wishes you JOY and happiness this holiday season.  <div style="border:0px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-numeric:inherit;font-variant-east-asian:inherit;font-variant-alternates:inherit;font-variant-position:inherit;font-weight:400;font-stretch:inherit;font-size:15px;line-height:inherit;width:100%;box-sizing:inherit"> </div>We are stronger, together.   <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1687541353/zufiyu27sor3nwndzvkr.jpg" style="width:126px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto 5px 0px;text-align:left;position:relative;max-width:100%;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit" />Heidi WorthingtonPresident and CEOYMCA BC10-620 Royal AveNew Westminster, V3M 1J2

Thank you for fundraising with us this year again! Here is more information.

With your help, we can share in the JOY across all of our YMCA BC communities. JOY in providing vulnerable children and families, and low-income seniors and adults with Y memberships to participate in life-enhancing activities and programs.  JOY in giving seniors and adults the chance to maintain good health and meaningful connections. And you help build health equity in our communities.<div> </div>JOY in providing safe, fun spaces for children and youth in our communities to learn, grow, and develop leadership skills.<div> </div>JOY in giving us the ability to address urgent local needs as they arise, making a world of difference to our most vulnerable community members, neighbours, and friends.

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### Context Profile for YMCA BC

#### 1. Organization Mission & Cause
**Mission**: YMCA BC is dedicated to building healthy communities by providing programs and services that promote youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Their mission emphasizes inclusivity and accessibility, aiming to support individuals and families in achieving their full potential.

**Cause**: The organization focuses on fostering a sense of belonging and community, particularly among youth and families, through various health, fitness, and educational programs.

#### 2. Type of Activities
- **Community Programs**: YMCA BC offers a range of community programs including youth camps, fitness classes, and wellness initiatives aimed at promoting healthy lifestyles.
- **Events**: They host various events throughout the year, including fundraising events, community engagement activities, and seasonal programs that encourage participation from local residents.
- **Fundraising Campaigns**: The "Donate Kamloops" campaign is a recent initiative aimed at raising funds to support local programs and services in the Kamloops region.

#### 3. Tone of Voice
The tone of voice on the YMCA BC website is **friendly, supportive, and community-oriented**. The language is accessible and inviting, aiming to create a welcoming atmosphere for all visitors. The messaging often conveys a sense of urgency regarding community needs while maintaining an encouraging and positive outlook.

#### 4. Emoji Usage
YMCA BC does not prominently use emojis in their website content or communications. The tone remains professional and straightforward, focusing on clarity and engagement without the use of informal symbols.

#### 5. Key Facts
- **Founding Information**: YMCA BC is part of the larger YMCA network, which has a long history of service in Canada. Specific founding details for the BC branch can be found on their website.
- **Scale**: As a regional branch, YMCA BC serves multiple communities across British Columbia, with a focus on local engagement.
- **Impact Metrics**: The organization highlights its impact through testimonials and success stories, showcasing the number of participants in programs and community outreach efforts.
- **Volunteer Information**: YMCA BC encourages volunteer participation, providing opportunities for community members to get involved and support their initiatives.

#### 6. Writing Guidelines
- **Style**: Use a friendly and inclusive tone that resonates with community members. Avoid overly formal language; instead, opt for conversational phrases that invite engagement.
- **Clarity**: Ensure that the messaging is clear and straightforward, focusing on the benefits of programs and the importance of community involvement.
- **Call to Action**: Incorporate strong calls to action that encourage donations, participation in events, or engagement with programs.
- **Consistency**: Maintain consistency in terminology related to programs and initiatives, using the same names and descriptions as found on the website to avoid confusion.

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