In this episode of Common Unity, hosts Tony Marmo and Reverend Don Mapes Jr. sit down with Heidi Kirschner, President and CEO of the YMCA of Kingston and Ulster County. They recap the success of the YMCA’s recent fundraising event, Bowties and Blue Jeans, and talk about the vital role the Y plays in our community through its camps, youth programs, and family activities.

Heidi shares the Y’s ongoing mission to create fun, safe, and enriching spaces for children and teens—places that not only inspire personal growth, but also help guide the next generation toward becoming kind, capable, and connected adults. The conversation also touches on exciting plans for the future and the continued importance of investing in our youth through community-driven support.