YMCA Stories

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.

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.