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YMCA launches first-ever national campaign to highlight programs and charitable impact

Hamilton, ON – September 16, 2024 – Today, the YMCA launched its first-ever national advertising campaign to connect more people to its programs and shine a light on the Y’s charitable impact. Origina

Six in Ten Canadians Surveyed Have Little or No Sense of Community, New YMCA Research Reveals

Hamilton, Ontario - September 16, 2024 - A new survey commissioned by YMCA Canada, conducted among Angus Reid Forum members, reveals that a staggering 60% of Canadians feel disconnected from their com

Y I walk: Kelly's Story

Meet Kelly. Kelly is a Project Officer and Adjunct Professor in the school of Public Safety at Seneca Polytechnic, but Kelly is also a volunteer—someone who freely offers her time to do good.

Tibi's Story

Meet Tibi. Tibi has autism. And when he started kindergarten in 2023, he had low communication skills.

Y I Walk: Robin's Story

Meet Robin. She is the Superintendent of the Hamilton Police Service Downtown Patrol Division overseeing the downtown core. 

Armando & Jim's Story

Armando and Jim are both long-standing Hamiltonians, but they might not have met – and forged a lasting, supportive friendship – if it weren’t for the Y.