YMCA Stories

Meet Richard. Richard is 59 years old, and he leads a very active lifestyle. But it wasn’t always this way.

Meet Angela.

What is a parent to do when school finishes a few hours before their working day ends?That’s the conundrum Jessi was facing when her parents—who were watching her sons after school—passed away.

A Journey of Growth, Determination, and Community Impact 

Meet Saba.She was born and raised in Denmark and until eight years ago, she was studying to become a nurse. That’s when she got married—and moved to Canada.

Hamilton, Ontario - September 16, 2024 - A new survey commissioned by YMCA Canada, conducted among Angus Reid Forum members, reveals that a staggering 60% of Canadians feel disconnected from their community, with 16% reporting they never feel a sense of community and 44% experiencing it only sometimes.

Meet Kelly. 

Meet Robin. 

Meet Tibi. Tibi has autism. And when he started kindergarten in 2023, he had low communication skills.