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Youth Handball Leadership and Scholarship Initiative

12-week handball leadership program will teach youth how to play handball, develop leadership skills provide thousands of dollars in scholarships.

From fitness to selfies, Greater Together Games spark joy across YMCA Hamilton | Burlington | Brantford

Community, camaraderie, and commitment were on full display during the first-ever YMCA Greater Together Games. More than 700 people signed up for a chance to win YMCA and Team Canada swag by tracking

From Crisis to Confidence: Young People Thrive with Help from YMCA HBB’s Youth in Transition Worker Program

Three young people share how the YMCA Youth in Transition Worker program made a difference in their lives.

WATCH: Sam and Roma Mercanti Foundation and Charity of Hope honoured with handball court dedication

Watch as we honour the generosity and vision of the Sam and Roma Mercanti Foundation and Charity of Hope through the dedication of two handball courts at the Hamilton Downtown Family YMCA.

Anastasiia's Story: A Story of Strength, Hope, and New Beginnings

Starting over isn’t easy. It means stepping into the unknown, saying goodbye to a successful career, and arriving in a country where everything feels new. For Anastasiia, one thing mattered most: find

From DMs to Gaming Chats: How Traffickers Are Targeting Youth Online

Across Hamilton, Burlington, and Brantford, human trafficking is changing. While many still imagine trafficking as something distant or uncommon, the reality unfolding in our own communities tells a d