Quick Facts

For 156 years, the YMCA has not only been a place to be, but a place to become.

Charitable Mission

The YMCA of Hamilton/Burlington/Brantford is a charitable organization helping people achieve personal growth in spirit, mind and body through participation and service to the community.

Vision

Creating healthy communities in which individuals and families have opportunities to reach their potential.

STATISTICS (As of December 31, 2011)

Annual Operating Budget

$39 million 

# of people involved from community

201,435

# of financially assisted participants 

37,234 

# of volunteers

1,027

# of annual donors

3,868

Contributed revenue

$1,332,688

# of staff (full time, part time, seasonal)

1,200

BACKGROUND

For people who believe that a successful community must be inclusive of all its members, regardless of their background or financial means.

The YMCA is a powerful association of men, women, and children of all ages and from all walks of life joined together by a shared passion: to strengthen the foundations of 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. Rooted in more than 1,000 communities around the country, the YMCA has the long-standing relationships and physical presence not just to promise, but to deliver, lasting personal and social change.

Though the world may be unpredictable, one thing remains certain- the YMCA is, and always will be, dedicated to building healthy, confident, secure and connected children and youth, families and communities.

 

COMMUNITY IMPACT

YMCA Child Care

5,486 children receive quality, licensed pre-school child care and school-age child care through the YMCA each year. The YMCA is the largest provider of licensed child care in Canada.

YMCA Day Camp

2,259 children enjoy fun and friendship through YMCA Day Camps annually. 

YMCA Health, Fitness and Recreation

More than 130,000 children, youth and adults are actively engaged in a wide range of health, fitness and recreation programs, including leadership and character development, at the Brantford Family YMCA, Flamborough Family YMCA, Ron Edwards Family YMCA (in Burlington), Hamilton Downtown Family YMCA and Les Chater Family YMCA.

YMCA Employment, Training & Settlement Services

35,637 youth and adults are assisted annually. The YMCA assesses their skills and employment potential and implements a plan of action that will lead them to employment and/or higher education.

YMCA Housing

The YMCA provides short-term housing accommodations for low-income men each year through the 172-room residence in the Hamilton Downtown Family YMCA.

Immigrant Settlement Services (ISS)

The YMCA is committed to being the catalyst for human equality and healthy communities. In 2011, Immigrant Settlement Services assisted 3,503 immigrants and newcomers in their orientation and integration into the Canadian environment.

YMCA Outreach

841 children take part in YMCA Outreach Programs each year. The YMCA aims to eliminate barriers to participation in YMCA programs by serving inner-city and low income communities and providing recreational, health enhancement, academic and social values programs. Through the donor-supported Virtual YMCA program, the benefits of the YMCA are brought directly to schools at no cost to the participants and their families.

YMCA Wanakita

18,301 children, adults and families take part at YMCA Wanakita, the YMCA of Hamilton/Burlington/Brantford's full-service, year-round facility and outdoor education centre. Programs such as residential summer camp for children and youth, summer family camp, year round outdoor education and leadership development programs are services provided to people all across Ontario and beyond.

YMCA Volunteers

1,027 volunteers help the YMCA deliver its Mission by leading fitness classes, tutoring, fundraising, assisting with membership services, performing maintenance and participating on advisory committees and much more.

YMCA Strong Kids Campaign

YMCA Strong Kids is the YMCA's annual giving Campaign which gives opportunities to children and youth in our community to participate in YMCA programs, regardless of their ability to pay the fees. In 2011 thousands of children received opportunities through YMCA Strong Kids and the generosity of 3,868 donors who gave a record-setting $1,033,040.

Financial Assistance

As a charitable organization, the YMCA strives to serve all segments of the community, including those with limited financial means. Donors to the YMCA make this possible. In 2011, financial assistance was awarded to 37,234 people enabling them to participate in a variety of YMCA programs and services at a total values of $3,863,759. The annual contributions toward providing these opportunities was $1,332,688.  

 

PARTNERSHIPS

By sharing resources and working collaboratively with organizations who share an interest in strengthening the foundation of community, we make a greater impact on our community. Partnerships include, but are not limited to, municipal, provincial and federal government, health sciences and medical institutions, neighbourhood associations, educations institutions, school boards, law enforcement, libraries, and other charitable organizations.

United Way

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.