It was with great sadness that we learned of the passing of one of our members of the YAY team, JJay De Melo, earlier last week. JJay was the Arts program coordinator, with his role focused on mentoring vulnerable youth through music, dance and performing arts. He facilitated hip-hop dance school programs, wrote and recorded music with young people and performed at various community events, contributing to YAY's youthful energy and vibrancy.
His outstanding work and support at YAY, his remarkable talent and passion for what he did and more importantly, the love he had for helping young people will never be forgotten. We are truly saddened that we have lost such an inspirational young person who played an invaluable role with us and in the lives of many who knew him. | 
