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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.

Y Nexus Conference: An Exploration of Reconciliation and Awareness

30-01-2019

Y Nexus brought together 15 Indigenous and non-Indigenous young leaders to explore themes related to reconciliation and awareness.

Silhouette of youth looking at lake with mountains in background

Celebrating Peacemakers during YMCA Peace Week

21-12-2018

This year, Member Associations continued the tradition of honouring community members who, without any special resources, demonstrate a commitment to peace through contributions made within their community or overseas.

RoseAnne Archibald, Ontario Regional Chief and Keynote Speaker, together with Peace Medallion recipient Theodore (Teddy) Syrette and Chief Dean Sayers (Batchewana First N

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, Becomes YMCA Patron

13-12-2018

“We are honoured that Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette has become Patron of YMCA Canada” says Brenda Flaherty, Board Chair, YMCA Canada.

YMCAs across Southwestern Ontario and YMCA of Western Ontario complete regional merger to become YMCA of Southwestern Ontario, effective November 1st

01-11-2018

The new YMCA of Southwestern Ontario will now serve the full region from Windsor in the West, North to Goderich, South to Point Pelee National Park, and East to Woodstock.

Celebrate YMCA Peace Week: November 17-24, 2018

31-10-2018

YMCA Peace Week, to be held from November 17 to 24 this year, is a time to celebrate the presence of peace in our communities.

YMCA Community Action Network Supports Youth Leadership across Canada

16-10-2018

Launched in January 2018 by the YMCA of Greater Toronto in partnership with nine YMCA Member Associations, the YMCA Community Action Network is off to a roaring start.