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Ella's Story

Meet Ella. She’s a 12-year-old athlete playing a variety of sports and she’s been coming to the YMCA with her family since she was a baby. Ella does gymnastics, plays soccer, takes part in skating les

A lifetime of volunteering with the YMCA

Meet Brenda Flaherty. She’s held many titles over the course of her life—like COO of Hamilton Health Sciences, and Assistant Professor of Nursing—but when asked about her relationship with the YMCA, s

YMCA HBB Partnership with Hamilton Health Sciences highlighted in 2023-24 Research Impact Report

Study aims to help older adults age in place “Through exercise programs like the one developed for this study, we may be able to help older adults live safely at home instead of entering long-term

Be the Spark - Jacqueline’s Story

For Jacqueline, being part of the Y has been a lifelong affair.

YMCA Recognizes Hundreds of Employees at Appreciation Event

Nearly 200 YMCA employees were honoured at our Employee Recognition Event on February 29, 2025.

How the YMCA Helps Families Shine_LB

“Beyond the Bell™ was different. My kids are taken care of and supported, I feel like the staff really care for them and my family. The kids love going and are always doing interesting activities,” sh