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YMCA Camp Casey: Auntie Jackie

Some people see a camp kitchen. Auntie Jackie sees 21 dinner tables.

For Jackie, every meal is an opportunity to create something much bigger than food. It's a chance for stories to be shared, memories to be made, and for every camper and guest to feel like they belong. Rooted in her Portuguese-Italian family tradition where every celebration, milestone, and even heartbreak happened around the table, Jackie believes that love is the most important ingredient in every meal.

In this heartfelt conversation, Jackie shares why Camp Casey has been the heartbeat of her life, how hospitality can…

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