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Hanna's Story
“I have a secret. Every morning when I go to the mirror—no matter what is happening that day—I say to myself, ‘Everything is amazing, wonderful, fantastic.’ If you say that three times per day, your l
Jun 26, 2026
YMCA and Brantford Red Sox Hit a Home Run with Community Partnership
August 3 marks the first YMCA Day at the Ballpark in Brantford—a celebration of community, sport, and shared values between two local institutions.
Jan 19, 2026
Inclement Weather Impacts for January 15, 2026
Program Impacts Across YMCA Hamilton, Burlington & Brantford – January 15, 2026Due to today’s weather conditions, several YMCA Hamilton | Burlington | Brantford programs and services are impacted acro
Jan 15, 2026
YMCA Starts 2026 Advocacy Strong at Ontario Budget Consultation
YMCA Hamilton|Burlington|Brantford began 2026 advocacy efforts with a clear message to the Province, calling for provincial investment in a new Downtown Hamilton Family YMCA during the 2026 Ontario Bu
Jan 9, 2026
YMCA featured on CH Morning Live to kick-off 2026
CH Morning Live highlighted Cognitive Groove (formerly GERAS Dance) and Walk Fit, programs designed to improve brain health, mobility, stability, and to reduce joint strain—especially valuable for old
Jan 9, 2026
YMCA Holiday Giving Campaigns raise over $193K, helping more people access YMCA programs that build belonging
Thanks to the generosity of our donors, our Holiday Campaigns for YMCA Hamilton|Burlington|Brantford and for YMCA Wanakita raised $193,326. It’s a powerful show of support that will open the doors to
Jan 6, 2026
Latest Blogs
Hanna's Story
“I have a secret. Every morning when I go to the mirror—no matter what is happening that day—I say to myself, ‘Everything is amazing, wonderful, fantastic.’ If you say that three times per day, your l
Jun 26, 2026
YMCA and Brantford Red Sox Hit a Home Run with Community Partnership
August 3 marks the first YMCA Day at the Ballpark in Brantford—a celebration of community, sport, and shared values between two local institutions.
Jan 19, 2026
Koshlong Current - Fall/Winter 2025
The Koshlong Current is a bi-annual newsletter dedicated to keeping campers and alumni up-to-date on what's happening at YMCA Wanakita. Hear from campers and staff, learn about improvements around cam
Nov 11, 2025
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.
Oct 21, 2025
Sumita’s Story: Creating belonging at the YMCA, one child at a time_LB
When Sumita Kumar Nagarkatti first came to Canada, she was searching for more than a job, she was searching for belonging.
Oct 21, 2025
Nishi’s Story: Building belonging with YMCA Child Care_LB
Fourteen years ago, Nishi’s love of working with children led her to a part-time job with the YMCA.
Oct 20, 2025