Thank Yous

A group of friends for over 60 years (!!) recently celebrated their 35th group trip in the most meaningful way. Joseph handcrafted beautiful bowls where everyone gathered, shared a meal, made donations, and each took home their bowl as a keepsake 🥣✨

What a beautiful blend of friendship, creativity, and generosity. It’s moments like these that truly show the heart of our community. Thank you to the Alders Group for thinking of YANA and for turning your tradition into something that gives back. We are so grateful!

We are continually blown away by the talent, generosity, and heart behind the beautiful YANA bowls created by the Comox Valley Potters Club. From their 2025 Market Days YANA Bowls, they have donated over $6,800!!!  How incredible is that?! ✨ Every single bowl represents love, creativity, and real impact for YANA families in our community.

Thank you for showing up, giving back, and pouring so much heart into this amazing tradition.

Gratitude post incoming 🩵💛🧡💚

Jody Murray, one of our amazing volunteers, continues to show up for YANA families in such meaningful ways. Not only does she volunteer countless hours with us (hello, Canvassing Lead!!!), but she also continues to give back through her workplace giving program. After donating last year, Jody has once again chosen YANA.

Jody, your continued generosity and dedication are truly inspiring. We are so so so lucky to have you in our YANA family!

Thank you to Comox Fire Rescue for showing what community truly looks like!! 🩵💛🧡💚

From their annual Christmas tree chipping event to their ongoing fundraising efforts, every dollar raised makes a real and lasting impact for YANA families.

We are so grateful for Comox Fire Rescue’s continued support, their heart for this community, and the difference they make year after year.

Great thanks to the wonderful congregation at Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church for choosing YANA as your February Mission of the Month recipient once again! We are so grateful to be part of such a compassionate community.

A massive thank you to Jerry for once again hosting a Super Bowl game-day pool in support of YANA. We absolutely love seeing a little friendly competition turn into meaningful support for local families. And the generosity didn’t stop there! Not only did Jerry donate half the pot, but the winner, Cole Logan, so kindly donated his winnings back as well. Incredible.

This is what community looks like. Thank you both for turning game day into a win for YANA families! 🏈✨

🧘‍♀️ Huge thank you to Sherri Kennedy for hosting such a beautiful Yoga Drop-In on January 31st, and to everyone who came out to participate! ✨🫶 We are beyond grateful for this incredible community showing up with big hearts.

BIG thank you to Valley Vista for once again thinking of YANA and running a 50/50 in support of our work!! We are so grateful for community partners like Valley Vista and their continued love and generosity. THANK YOU for being part of the YANA family!! 🫶✨

Thank you SO much to everyone who honoured Audrey Lissell’s 90th birthday with donations to YANA. Our hearts are bursting with gratitude ✨ And to Audrey, all of us at YANA are wishing you the HAPPIEST, JOY-FULLEST 90TH BIRTHDAY!! 🎉🎂💐

A heartfelt thank you to Edible Islands for including YANA again in their 12 Days of Giving initiative this past holiday season.
Community partners like Edible Islands truly make a difference, and we’re honoured to be part of such a meaningful initiative alongside so many other local charities! 

Thank you for helping spread kindness during the holidays ✨