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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.

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.

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.

Amna’s Story: Feeling seen as an Early Childhood Educator at the YMCA_LB

When Amna Omer first joined the YMCA Child Care team in 2022, she wasn’t looking for a big change, just a way to reconnect with her passion after taking time off to raise her three children.

SC Johnson Powers Ongoing Delivery of YMCA Beyond the Bell® in Brantford_LB

Thanks to a generous $35,000 donation from SC Johnson, the YMCA’s Beyond the Bell® program will continue to give children the academic, social, and emotional support they need to thrive.

Soobia's Story_LB

We contacted the YMCA, and they welcomed us with warmth and guidance. They introduced us to a newcomer program that outlined our next steps — from banking and credit history to the driver’s license pr