$200,00 OTF Grant from the Ontario Government Supports Flamborough Family YMCA
Flamborough, ON – On Tuesday, Flamborough—Glanbrook MPP Donna Skelly joined the Flamborough Family YMCA to celebrate a $200,000 Capital grant from the provincial government’s Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF). The grant supported the installation of a new heat recovery unit, helping ensure the YMCA remains a comfortable, reliable and welcoming community space for years to come.
“This funding will help the Flamborough Family YMCA create a safe and welcoming space where local residents can connect, stay active, and access important community supports,” said MPP Donna Skelly. “By investing in spaces that promote recreation, wellness, and social connections, we are helping families lead healthier, more active lives while strengthening the sense of community that makes Flamborough such a great place to live, work, and raise a family.”
The $200,000 OTF grant supported the installation of a new heat recovery unit as part of a larger $340,000 renovation project. The new unit replaces aging infrastructure and will improve ventilation, indoor comfort and the long-term reliability of the facility for YMCA members, participants, staff and visitors.
“For 25 years, the Flamborough Family YMCA has been a place where people come together to be active, build relationships and feel a sense of belonging,” said Manny Figueiredo, President & CEO, YMCA Hamilton | Burlington | Brantford. “We are grateful to the Ontario government and the Ontario Trillium Foundation for helping us invest in the future of this facility so it can continue serving the community for many years to come.”
The Flamborough Family YMCA opened on May 1, 2001. Over the past 25 years, it has grown into an important community gathering place, offering health, fitness and aquatics programming, child care, day camps and other services for children, youth, adults, seniors and families. The anniversary provides an opportunity to celebrate the people who have shaped the YMCA while looking ahead to its next chapter of community service.
YMCA Hamilton | Burlington | Brantford is a charitable organization helping people build healthier lives and stronger communities. Through programs and services for children, youth, adults, seniors and families, the YMCA creates opportunities for people to reach their potential, belong and thrive.
The Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) is an agency of the Ontario government with a mission to build healthy and vibrant communities across the province. In 2025-26, OTF invested nearly $107M into 746 community projects. Projects aim to enhance economic well-being, foster more active lifestyles, support child and youth development, provide spaces for people to come together and connect, and create a more sustainable environment. Visit otf.ca to learn more.
