YMCA Stories

Meet Mardo.In 1984, Mardo left Costa Rica to come to Canada and wound up in Hamilton, Ontario.

Position: Language Assessor, Immigrant Services

It’s a problem hiding in plain sight. Often victims are groomed and lured, and they don’t know they’re in a bad situation until it’s too late. 

The pandemic was a turning point for Myles. 

It was trust that opened the door for Kayla* to start rebuilding her life. 

Have you met Matt Fox? If not, you should. Matt is 43 years old and he’s one of the longest-attending campers at YMCA Wanakita.

Meet Chris & Amy, the father-daughter duo who are celebrating one-year of weightlifting together at the YMCA. 

Volunteers from Binbrook United Church are making a difference for the men living in the YMCA Men’s Residence.

It’s amazing what consistent exercise and education can do for back pain.