Corporate Communication

Brantford, ON – On Thursday, local MPP Will Bouma joined YMCA Hamilton|Burlington|Brantford staff and researchers from Wilfrid Laurier University to celebrate a $141,600 Resilient Communities Fund grant from the provincial government’s Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF).

Listening to You, Growing TogetherIn October 2024, YMCA WorkWell ran a national Member Experience Insight Survey and heard from over 39,000 members at 99 YMCA locations across the country.Here at the YMCA of Hamilton|Burlington|Brantford we heard from 2,162 members across our five Health and Wellness locations. 

The YMCA Hamilton|Burlington|Brantford is proud to announce a year of remarkable growth, impact, and resilience in 2024, thanks to the dedication and hard work of our staff, donors, volunteers, and community partners.

2024 YMCA Peace Medal Recipients:  Celebrating Local and Global Peace Efforts Hamilton, Ontario – November 27, 2024: Today, the YMCA of Hamilton|Burlington|Brantford announced the recipients of the YMCA Peace Medal at its 37th annual YMCA Peace Medal Breakfast.

$136,200 Ontario Government Grant revitalizes space for Hemophilia program at YMCA Wanakita Haliburton, ON — On Wednesday, MPP Laurie Scott met virtually with represe

$90,700 Ontario Trillium Foundation Grant Supported YMCA’s Y Mind Program, Empowering Burlington Youth Burlington, ON – On Friday, local MPP Natalie Pierre visited the Ron Edwards Family YMCA to celebrate the suc

Hamilton, ON - Brenda Flaherty has dedicated years of her life to expanding the reach of the YMCA in our community. Her commitment and contributions were officially celebrated on September 25, 2024 when she received the YMCA Fellowship of Honour medal from the Honourable Senator Ratna Omidvar in a ceremony held at the Rideau Club in Ottawa, Canada. 

Hamilton, ON – September 16, 2024 – Today, the YMCA launched its first-ever national advertising campaign to connect more people to its programs and shine a light on the Y’s charitable impact.

In 2023, we took the first steps in our new strategic plan, and it’s been incredible to see the seeds we've planted start to grow. Themes of the past year include youth empowerment, community health and wellness, inclusivity, and accessibility.