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Grand Opening of the Heming Welcome Centre at YMCA Wanakita

After nearly two years of construction, YMCA Wanakita held the grand opening of the Heming Welcome Centre on Saturday, April 20 at the overnight camp in Haliburton, Ontario.

YMCA Employment Coach Shines Bright and Saves Lives

“When times were hard, and I couldn’t see the light, she gave me reason to believe.” Meet Sharon, an employment coach with the YMCA and an important figure in many people's search for employment. S

YMCA Launches 'The Y Saves Lives' Campaign to Double Community Impact and Transform Lives

Hamilton, Ontario, April 22, 2024 — The YMCA of Hamilton|Burlington|Brantford is about to transform countless lives through its ambitious philanthropic initiative, The Y Saves Lives. This campaign see

Mariia's Story

Meet Mariia. She is a Ukranian National and in June 2023—as the war with Russia continued—she made the difficult decision to leave her home country, come to Canada, and start a new life.

Honza's Story

Meet Honza. He’s a lifeguard with the YMCA working with our local day camps and in our swimming pools.

Don's Story

Meet Don. He’s been a member of the YMCA for 27 years. He joined with a friend, and until that friend’s recent passing, they would meet up to have lunch once a week.