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Sudbury YMCA Helps the Homeless

13-04-2020

The YMCA of Northeastern Ontario has made the washroom facilities of the Sudbury YMCA available to the homeless population in their community.

The Y launches YMCA Gym Class to keep students active

09-04-2020

YMCA Gym Class will feature Canadian-made content based on YMCA Canada's Health & Fitness programs and Canada's Physical Activity Guidelines

YMCA Gym Class logo

The North Bay YMCA will be used as a warming centre

09-04-2020

The gymnasium will be used to provide supports to the homeless.

A.R. Kaufman YMCA Turned into Temporary Homeless Shelter

09-04-2020

The YMCA of Cambridge/Kitchener-Waterloo have found a way to support some of the most vulnerable people in their community during COVID-19.

The YMCA of Pictou County reaches out to seniors

09-04-2020

YMCA staff are reaching out to seniors to maintain connections during building closures.

YMCA at Home brings the YMCA experience to your living room!

09-04-2020

Visit ymcahome.ca to access virtual YMCA fitness and activities.

Home page of YMCA at Home

YMCA Canada advocates for inclusion of charities in economic aid

20-03-2020

The YMCA sent the Prime Minister a letter to advocate for the inclusion of charities and non-profits in COVID-19 economic aid funding.

YMCA of Newfoundland and Labrador an Environmental Leader

02-01-2020

The YMCA of Newfoundland and Labrador continues to be recognized for its environmental efforts.

YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth’s Gender-Based Violence Prevention Strategy Expands to National Level

02-01-2020

The success of the program has now inspired expansion to a national level.

YMCA Community Action Network Program Expands

23-12-2019

The successful YMCA Community Action Network (YCAN) has been extended by an additional year, to March 31, 2021

Members of the YMCA Community Action Network

YMCA of Southwestern Ontario Leads Newcomer Settlement Initiative

19-12-2019

The YMCA of Southwestern Ontario’s Windsor Learning Centre is leading an innovative, community-driven pilot project called The WE Value Partnership.

WE Value Partnership logo

Green Light for New YMCA Centre of Community in Coquitlam, B.C.

12-12-2019

On December 9, city council in Coquitlam, B.C. approved – with a standing ovation – the final project plans for a new YMCA in their community.

Giving Tuesday Inspires YMCA Supporters to Give

04-12-2019

After the shopping frenzies of Black Friday and Cyber Monday comes Giving Tuesday, an event launched in 2012 to generate holiday spirit.

A cheque presentation at the YMCA of Lethbridge

YMCA Peace Week Celebrated in Diverse Ways

25-11-2019

Communities across the country marked YMCA Peace Week from November 16-23, 2019

YMCA Peace Week logo

YMCA of Moose Jaw Announces Changes for their Future

29-05-2019

These changes will enable the YMCA to continue to provide essential services to meet the needs of the Moose Jaw community.

YMCA of Brockville and Area & YMCA of Kingston Agree to Unify

03-04-2019

The YMCA of Brockville and Area and the YMCA of Kingston have unified to become the YMCA of Eastern Ontario.

More Youth to Benefit from the YMCA Alternative Suspension Program

11-03-2019

Thanks to additional support from the Cowan Foundation, the YMCA Alternative Suspension program was officially launched at the YMCAs of Cambridge & Kitchener-Waterloo earlier this school year.

YMCA Summer Work Student Exchange Program: Apply Today!

01-03-2019

The YMCA Summer Work Student Exchange (SWSE) program is accepting applications for this summer’s experience!

YMCA Young Ambassadors Creating Change

31-01-2019

Thanks to a generous donation from Manulife, this year’s curriculum will cover emerging trends in leadership development, equipping participants with the skills and knowledge they need to be successful in a shifting socio-economic landscape.