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Chelsea’s Story: A place to grow with YMCA Child Care_LB

When Chelsea Brown first stepped into a YMCA Child Care centre, she wasn’t expecting it to change the course of her career.

Sumita’s Story: Creating belonging at the YMCA, one child at a time

When Sumita Kumar Nagarkatti first came to Canada, she was searching for more than a job, she was searching for belonging.

Amna’s Story: Feeling seen as an Early Childhood Educator at the YMCA

When Amna Omer first joined the YMCA Child Care team in 2022, she wasn’t looking for a big change, just a way to reconnect with her passion after taking time off to raise her three children.

Nishi’s Story: Building belonging with YMCA Child Care

Fourteen years ago, Nishi’s love of working with children led her to a part-time job with the YMCA.

SC Johnson Powers Ongoing Delivery of YMCA Beyond the Bell® in Brantford

Thanks to a generous $35,000 donation from SC Johnson, the YMCA’s Beyond the Bell® program will continue to give children the academic, social, and emotional support they need to thrive.

Soobia's Story

We contacted the YMCA, and they welcomed us with warmth and guidance. They introduced us to a newcomer program that outlined our next steps — from banking and credit history to the driver’s license pr