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Brantford, ON – On Thursday, local MPP Will Bouma joined YMCA Hamilton|Burlington|Brantford staff and researchers from Wilfrid Laurier University to celebrate a $141,600 Resilient Communities Fund grant from the provincial government’s Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF).

When 19-year-old Elham Yadgari arrived in Canada from Afghanistan in June 2023, he was stepping into a world of uncertainty.

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Meet the new team members who are bringing fresh energy and experience to strengthen alumni ties and enhance outdoor programs! Ashley LaingRole: Wanakita Alumni Relations OfficerWhat was your first experience with the YMCA: Over 20 years ago I had my first full time YMCA job running day camps for the Toronto YMCA

There’s a place at YMCA Wanakita like no other. Sitting along the shore of Koshlong Lake in between Kids Camp and Family Camp, is a reflective walking sanctuary as well as an area for the performing arts. It was built in honour of a Family Camper who loved to perform.