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The Long Walk Home 2025: Community steps up to raise more than $60,000 for YMCA Men’s Residence

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On September 5 & 6, eight determined walkers laced up their shoes and set out on a powerful two-day, 72-kilometre journey for the second annual Long Walk Home. 
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How a social prescription to the YMCA became a lifesaver for the Pinder family

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When Cherrise and James Pinder moved from the Bahamas to Canada four years ago, they came with hope in their hearts and a determination to rebuild their lives—but it wasn’t an easy start.
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Turkstra Lumber’s charity BBQs raise $1,725 for YMCA programs

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Nothing says summer like a great barbeque—and this year, Turkstra Lumber Hamilton turned up the heat for a great cause.
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Community comes together to raise over $15,000 for Youth in Transition

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Thanks to the generosity of our community and the support of The Home Depot Canada Foundation, this spring’s Orange Door Project Campaign raised an incredible $15,132.26 in support of the YMCA’s Youth in Transition Worker (YITW) program.
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Developing independence with YMCA Beyond the Bell™

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Written by a YMCA Beyond the Bell™ SupervisorJane* was a last-minute addition to camp.
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YMCA and Brantford Red Sox Hit a Home Run with Community Partnership

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August 3 marks the first YMCA Day at the Ballpark in Brantford—a celebration of community, sport, and shared values between two local institutions.
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More Than a Swim Lesson: How YMCA swim programs build skills, save lives, and ignite confidence—at any age

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Every day, thousands of Canadians pass by a pool or a lake without giving it a second thought. But for Owen and Preeti, stepping into the water has been nothing short of life-changing.
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Finding his footing in a new home with the help of the YMCA

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When Rupert first arrived in Hamilton, he was filled with equal parts excitement and uncertainty. 
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279 Kids Are Going to Camp This Summer—Thanks to You!

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The results are in—and our community came through in a big way!
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