YMCA Stories

Nothing says summer like a great barbeque—and this year, Turkstra Lumber Hamilton turned up the heat for a great cause.

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.

Written by a YMCA Beyond the Bell™ SupervisorJane* was a last-minute addition to camp.

August 3 marks the first YMCA Day at the Ballpark in Brantford—a celebration of community, sport, and shared values between two local institutions.

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.

When Rupert first arrived in Hamilton, he was filled with equal parts excitement and uncertainty. 

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

For 18-year-old Matthew Bell, what began as a school-to-work internship at the YMCA has become a launchpad for personal growth, skill development, and a future career in caretaking—thanks to the support of

After more than a decade of brewing coffee and building community, Café Amicus will close its doors at the Ron Edwards Family YMCA on June 21.