YMCA Stories

When Rupert first arrived in Hamilton, he was filled with equal parts excitement and uncertainty. 

The results are in—and our community came through in a big way!

For 18-year-old Matthew Bell, what began as a school-to-work internship at the YMCA has become a launchpad for personal growth, skill development, and a future career in caretaking—thanks to the support of

After more than a decade of brewing coffee and building community, Café Amicus will close its doors at the Ron Edwards Family YMCA on June 21.

For Mary Cox, the story of Camp Wanakita didn’t begin with a childhood memory or a summer job. It began with a fresh start.

When Rusty Sutherland talks about the Tachane Foundation, there’s a quiet but unmistakable sense of purpose in his voice. 

Greg Comley never imagined that a job site visit would spark a personal transformation.

Anne Bermingham’s journey with the YMCA began long before she ever sat on a board or attended a meeting.

81-year-old Glenda Dodd was looking to make a lifestyle change and regain mobility when her journey with the YMCA began in 2012.