The YMCA stands resolute in our commitment to foster hope, growth, and strength.
As we embark on the next chapter of our journey, our Strategic Plan 2024-2028 is our visionary roadmap designed to ignite potential and resilience in the lives of young people, our employees and seniors. We aspire to provide leadership that champions mental well-being, develops resilient young people, combats social inequities, and nurtures the potential
within every individual.
2025 Annual Operating Plan Second Quarter Results
Q2 2025 Results: Accelerating Impact
YMCA Hamilton|Burlington|Brantford has released its Q2 2025 Annual Operating Plan results, showing continued strong progress toward our strategic goals.
Guided by our YES priorities (Young People, Employees, and Seniors), the second quarter reflects growth in community engagement, ongoing data collection for key outcome measures, and strengthened initiatives that are shaping impact across our communities.
- 65,773 community members served
- 39,192 young people reached
- 4,718 seniors engaged
We also advanced data collection on outcomes:
- Young People: Over 260 participants provided early input across Youth Employment, Swimming, and Leadership programs, helping us track resilience building.
- Employees: Phase 1 of the compensation review launched, with leadership development offerings underway.
- Seniors: Over 300 participants contributed feedback through programs such as Aquafit, Optimal Fitness, and GERAS Dance, informing progress toward stronger connection and belonging.
As we implement the Annual Operating Plan throughout 2025, we will continue to share quarterly updates, highlight our learning, and celebrate the lives being changed across our communities.
Special Initiative: Empowering Youth: Resilience Through Swim Lessons
Empowering Youth: Resilience Through Swim Lessons Details
Some youth taking Star Level swim lessons in Fall 2025 will be part of a special project. YMCA staff will be collecting data to understand if participating in swim lessons changes how resilient children feel. Resilience means how well they can handle challenges and bounce back from tough times.
Why are we doing this? Improving resilience in youth is a goal in the YMCA HBB's plan for the year. We believe that by being part of the YMCA community, your child can build strong relationships and develop healthy habits. This helps them become more resilient.
Read this information letter for more details on this initiative.
Empowering Youth Resilience through YMCA Wanakita
Youth in the Student Counsellor (SC) program at YMCA Wanakita will be part of a special project. YMCA staff will be collecting data to understand if participating in the SC programs changes how resilient youth feel. Resilience means how well they can handle challenges and bounce back from tough times.
Why are we doing this? Improving resilience in youth is a goal in the YMCA HBB's plan for the year. We believe that by being part of the YMCA community, your child can build strong relationships and develop healthy habits. This helps them become more resilient.
Read this information letter for more details on this initiative.
Please complete this opt-out form if you DO NOT wish your child to complete the resilience survey as part of the Student Counsellor 2025 Summer program.
Our YMCA Ecosystem of Offerings
Our Cause
Lifting people wherever they may be in their life journey, through our programs and spaces of belonging.
The Y Saves Lives.
Our Vision
Creating a vibrant and healthy community where everyone thrives, igniting their fullest potential.
Our Mission
The YMCA of Hamilton|Burlington| Brantford is a charitable organization that creates spaces to belong and promotes healthy living for people at all stages of life.
Our Values
Caring. Honesty. Inclusion. Respect. Responsibility.
