Corporate Communication

YMCA Hamilton|Burlington|Brantford began 2026 advocacy efforts with a clear message to the Province, calling for provincial investment in a new Downtown Hamilton Family YMCA during the 2026 Ontario Budget Consultation on Jan. 8 at Carmen’s Event Centre.

Today, YMCA Hamilton | Burlington | Brantford honours the generosity and vision of the Sam and Roma Mercanti Foundation and Charity of Hope through the dedication of two handball courts at the Hamilton Downtown Family YMCA. 

A new chapter in youth leadership at YMCA Wanakita officially began on December 9, as staff, donors, alumni, and former campers gathered lakeside to break ground on the Wayne Perkins Leadership Centre.

YMCA Hamilton | Burlington | Brantford is proud to share the recipients of the Farah Family Youth Peace Scholarship and the Christopher Cutler Youth Development Scholarship, recognizing youth who are leading positive change in their schools and communities.

Today, YMCA Hamilton|Burlington|Brantford announced the recipients of the YMCA Peace Medal at its 38th annual YMCA Peace Medal Breakfast.

Today, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, joined the Honourable Adam van Koeverden, Secretary of State for Sport, the Honourable Karina Gould (MP Burlington), and Members of Parliament Lisa Hepfner (Hamilton Mountain), John-Paul Danko (Hamilton West-Ancaster-Dundas), and Aslam Rana (Hamilton Centre) to announce up to $25 million in federal funding toward the dev

Statement from Manny Figueiredo, President & CEO, YMCA Hamilton|Burlington|Brantford on Federal Budget 2025 Investment “We are proud that the Hamilton Downtown Family YMCA is included in Budget 2025 as part of the federal government’s generational infrastructure investments that strengthen comm

First annual YMCA Connections Snapshot reveals the critical role of accessible spaces like the YMCA in building a sense of community. 

A new era of youth leadership is taking shape along the shores of Koshlong Lake.YMCA Wanakita is proud to announce plans to build the Wayne Perkins Leadership Centre, a $2.5 million investment in the future of youth leadership, connection, and reconciliation.