Today, YMCAs reach 735,000 children and youth

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

The YMCA in Canada is dedicated to the growth of all persons in spirit, mind and body, and to their sense of responsibility to each other and the global community.

Our Values

  • Caring
  • Respect
  • Honesty
  • Responsibility
  • Inclusiveness

YMCA CANADA'S GUIDING PRINCIPLES

YMCA Canada is:

  • Ethical and accountable - Upholds the federation's values, constitution and by-laws; is transparent and trusted.
  • Collaborative - Supports and acts in concert with the aspirations and expectations of Member Associations while respecting the uniqueness of each Association and recognizing their interdependence.
  • Open and Responsive - Welcomes ideas, encourages dialogue, and plays a leadership role in response to member Associations' needs.
  • Integrated and Convergent - Engages, stimulates and uses its vibrant network as it coordinates and integrates its Delivery of Service to fulfill its role.
  • Proactive - Advances and protects the interests of member Associations and leverages their work for maximum impact.

OUR SHARED VISION

YMCAs in Canada are individually and jointly committed to achieving and upholding the following shared vision:

Together…

  • We are building stronger kids, families and communities.
  • We are making our communities better places for everyone to live.
  • We have more people joining with us as participants, members, volunteers, staff, donors and partners.
  • We are a thriving and vibrant network that exchanges ideas, information and expertise in faster and better ways.
  • We help and support each other more than ever.
  • We are a leading Canadian charity.
  • We are the YMCA.