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Ancaster and Hamilton Home Depot Stores Support YMCA Youth Through Orange Door Project Campaign

For the third year in a row, two local Home Depot stores are stepping up in a big way for young people in our community.

Finding Inspiration in the Night Sky at YMCA Wanakita

Meet 10-year-old Julian, a Wanakita Family Camper and winner of Wanakita's 2026 T-shirt design contest.

Still Marked on the Calendar: John and Anne‑Marie Wilson’s 15 years at YMCA Wanakita's Work Weekend

For John and Anne‑Marie Wilson, YMCA Wanakita isn’t just a camp—it’s been a steady presence in their family’s life for more than 30 years.

YMCA Hamilton| Burlington | Brantford Receives 2026 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award

YMCA Hamilton | Burlington | Brantford (YMCA HBB) has been named the recipient of the 2026 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award at the Brantford-Brant Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards. 

Supporting Youth Mental Health Through Skills, Confidence, and Connection

On May 7, National Child and Youth Mental Health Day, we're highlighting the YMCA Youth Achiever's Program that's helping young people build life skills and connections that create resilience and conf

Growing Readers, Growing Potential

In March, Beyond the Bell® students in Six Nations of the Grand River took part in a Reading Fruit Tree Initiative, where every book they read, and every story they shared, helped their tree grow.