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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.

YMCA Hamilton | Burlington | Brantford Awards 2026 Farah Family Youth Peace Scholarships to Youth‑Led Community Projects

During Education Week 2026, YMCA Hamilton | Burlington | Brantford has proudly announced the 2026 recipients of the Farah Family Youth Peace Scholarship, an initiative that supports youth‑led projects

More families than ever are asking for help to access camp

The YMCA is launching its annual Spring Giving Campaign calling on our community to help ensure young people and families can access life‑changing camp experiences at a time when financial need is gro

Ontario Trillium Foundation Investment of $55,000 Expands YMCA Volunteer Opportunities

During National Volunteer Week, Burlington MPP Natalie Pierre joined YMCA Hamilton | Burlington | Brantford at the Ron Edwards Family YMCA to celebrate a $55,000 Seed grant from the provincial governm

Potential, ignited: Cathedral High School Swim Team Sends Three Student’s to OFSAA thanks to YMCA Partnership

For years, Cathedral High School’s swim team faced an uphill battle before they ever stepped onto the starting block. That all changed thanks to social prescription and a partnership with the YMCA.