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Amor Isabel Hernandez Mendo is a passionate community builder, entrepreneur, and advocate for inclusion and cultural connection in Windsor, Ontario. Originally from Veracruz, Mexico, Amor has called Canada home for the past 25 years.

Kids Being Kids is a London-based non-profit organization founded by Adam Cohen and Ben Lambert, two lifelong friends whose shared love of sports sparked a mission to make play possible for every child.

Rachel Guerin is a passionate advocate for inclusion, accessibility, and community connection in Chatham-Kent, Ontario, where she was born and raised. After graduating from the University of Guelph in 2011, Rachel spent several years living, working, and traveling abroad, gaining diverse experiences that deepened her commitment to social equity and community engagement.

For one Sarnia-Lambton mom, the YMCA has become so much more than a fitness centre; it’s been a place of growth, confidence, and community.

Photographed on September 23, 2025, from left: Maggie Calderone, Youth Engagement Coordinator, YSWO; Christina Harley, VP Development, YSWO; Joy Bevan, Volunteer, Ontario Trillium Foundation; Peggy Sattler, MPP for London West; and Krista Gillespie, VP Youth Engagement, YSWO.

In our Care for Newcomer Children program, we often welcome children who are just beginning to develop their vocabulary and comprehension skills—many of whom have never been separated from their parents before, and may feel a little nervous about this.