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Youth Engagement Series Provides a Safe Space for Youth

Brantford, ON – May 24, 2024: The YMCA Hamilton | Burlington | Brantford completed its pilot of the Youth Engagement Series (YES) in Brantford this week.

Eric's Story

Meet Eric. He is A full-time early learning assistant at the Les Chater YMCA Child Care Centre.

Momina's Story

Momina is a Grade 11 student at Glendale Secondary school. She has deep roots in Canada but a cultural background from Pakistan, which means she’s a perfect fit as a team leader at the YMCA’s Newcomer

YMCA Makes Strides in Serving Young People and Seniors in Early 2024

Hamilton, Ontario – June 5, 2024: The YMCA Hamilton|Burlington|Brantford is pleased to report significant progress in serving young people and seniors during the first quarter of 2024. These early res

Abdullah’s Story

Meet Abdullah. He grew up in Kenya, but in December 2023 he came to Canada with two of his children. He says the decision to come wasn’t easy, but it was necessary as it was no longer safe for his son

How support from the Y during incarceration helped a man rebuild his life

Thanks to a partnership with the YMCA, John* was able to take part in a program during his incarceration to improve his chances of getting a job.