YMCA Stories

Aaliyah* has been working on her mental health, and while she does have some coping skills that help with her anxiety, she’s noticing they’re not working as well as they used to. 

Meet Richard. Richard is 59 years old, and he leads a very active lifestyle. But it wasn’t always this way.

Meet Angela.

What is a parent to do when school finishes a few hours before their working day ends?That’s the conundrum Jessi was facing when her parents—who were watching her sons after school—passed away.

A Journey of Growth, Determination, and Community Impact 

Meet Saba.She was born and raised in Denmark and until eight years ago, she was studying to become a nurse. That’s when she got married—and moved to Canada.

Hamilton, Ontario - September 16, 2024 - A new survey commissioned by YMCA Canada, conducted among Angus Reid Forum members, reveals that a staggering 60% of Canadians feel disconnected from their community, with 16% reporting they never feel a sense of community and 44% experiencing it only sometimes.

Meet Kelly. 

Meet Robin.