Who We Are

Strengthening the foundations of community

The YMCA is a powerful association of people of all ages and from all walks of life joined together by a shared passion: to strengthen the foundations of community. 

As one of the largest charitable community service organizations in Canada, the YMCA responds to critical social needs in the community. With a commitment to nurturing the potential of children, teens and young adults, promoting healthy living, and fostering social responsibility, the YMCA ensures that every individual has access to the essentials needed to learn, grow and thrive.

Serving more than 200,000 individuals throughout Hamilton, Burlington and Brantford, the YMCA of Hamilton/Burlington/Brantford provides vital services such as health, fitness and recreation, child care, camping, outdoor education, immigrant settlement services, employment, education, leadership development and volunteerism. The YMCA connects people to life-building opportunities, to each other and enhances their quality of life.

 

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The United Way of Burlington and Greater Hamilton and the Brant United Way are important partners of the YMCA in our communities through their financial support of a variety of important community programs.