Making a Difference
The mission of the YMCA in Canada is to foster the growth of all
persons in spirit, mind and body and heighten their sense of
responsibility to each other and the global community. Thanks to
the exceptional efforts of local Associations, dedicated staff and
incredible volunteers, we continue to fulfill this purpose more
effectively every year. Here's how we're doing:
Accessibility:
Through YMCA financial assistance, the YMCA remains
accessible to all:
- $20.9 million in YMCA financial assistance enabled 178,000
individuals and families to benefit from YMCA activities
- $1.9 million raised through YMCA fundraising sent 10,400 kids
to camp
- $2.1 million in donations support families with kids in YMCA
Child Care
Reach:
- 1.8 million people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities
served in more than250 communities
- 511,500 children and 223,800 youth up to age 17 participate in
YMCA programs
- Largest provider of not-for-profit child care in Canada
- 2 out of 5 YMCA members participate as a family
Volunteers:
- 20,800 volunteers contribute 950,300 volunteer hours to their
YMCA
- 2,500 volunteers and staff were recently certified as Fitness
and Aquatics Instructors
Donors:
- 39,000 donors give $22.6 million in annual giving and capital
support to the YMCA
Health, fitness & recreation:
- 927,000 members and participants stay active through YMCA
health, fitness and recreation
- 73,000 kids earn YMCA swim badges each year
- YMCA Canada recently certified 740 swim instructors and 1,430
fitness leaders
Camp:
- 112,000 children and youth including 2,000 children with
disabilities make good friends and learn valuable life lessons at
YMCA Day and Resident Camps
- 5,300 youth gain leadership skills at YMCA Day and
Resident Camps
- $1.9 million raised through YMCA fundraising sent 10,400 kids
to camp
Child Care:
- The YMCA is the largest provider of not-for-profit child care
in Canada and through our financial assistance programs, the YMCA
remains accessible to all
- 15.8 million hours of school age care is provided through YMCA
child care
- $2.1 million in donations supports families with kids in YMCA
Child Care
International Development & Education:
- 47 Canadian YMCAs have 36 partnerships with YMCAs around the
world. Together, they work on strengthening youth leadership,
health education, job training and peace and conflict resolution.
As result:
- More than 750,000 overseas YMCA participants (mainly youth) in
17 countries benefitted from YMCA programs in 2005-2008, with
support from the Canadian International Development Agency
(CIDA).
- 73,000 participants in Canada take part in YMCA international
education, exchanges and visits.
Community Outreach & Settlement Services:
- 437,000 individuals participate in YMCA Outreach Programs,
including stay in school, youth gambling prevention, newcomer
services and literacy
Employment Training:
- 150,500 youth and young adults receive training in YMCA
employment programs
- 73,800 adults benefit from YMCA training related to finding
employment
Partnerships:
- 300+ YMCA partnerships with health groups, school boards,
hospitals, municipalities, provincial health departments and the
federal government has led to innovative approaches to healthy
living and community building.
Leadership Development:
- 2,240 YMCA youth leadership programs across Canada support the
growth of young people
- 5,300 youth gain leadership skills at YMCA Day Camps
- 8 outstanding volunteers and staff were awarded the YMCA
Fellowship of Honour in 2009 by the Governor General of Canada in
recognition of their outstanding leadership and community capacity
building.
