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<p>When families fall on hard times, it is often the children that suffer most. That was Nick Young's fear when his wife's mental illness left the couple in need of care for their two young childrne, with no way to pay for it. "I found myself not able to afford basic necessities," says Nick. </p> <p>Nick applied for financial assistance to enroll his two daughters, five-year-old Isadora and four-year-old Avianna, at the Youth Education Center in Fairless Hills. The Y came through, offering the Young family a scholarship, an offer that meant the world to Nick. "It was a huge burden lifted off me."</p> <p>Today Isadora and Avianna are thriving in school and even learning how to swim. Nick says it takes a big weight off his shoulders knowing his girls are cared for in a safe, educational environment with excellent teachers. His wife calls the YMCA "a blessing" and they are grateful for the donor suport that makes it all possible. </p>