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YMCA Expands New Career & Mentorship Program for Local BIPOC Youth

RBC Foundation donates $245,000 over two years extending reach of YMCA Youth of Tomorrow Program for BIPOC Youth Across Hamilton, Burlington & Grand Erie Regions November 7, 2022 – Across Hamilton, Burlington and Brantford, BIPOC youth continue to experience inequities accessing appropriate education and employment.

Three young girls play with basketballs inside the YMCA gym.

October Member Newsletter

Keep up to date with all things YMCA by reading our October Member Newsletter.

A young boy looking at the camera while down on one knee in a hockey net. In his right hand a hockey stick and his left a tennis ball.

September Member Newsletter

Keep up to date with all things YMCA by reading our September Member Newsletter.

Text on the image reads “National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. September 30.” To the right side is an eagle feather. To the left is a maple leaf.

YMCA Canada Statement for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day 2022

The Indian Residential School Survivors Society is available to survivors and their families at any time. Please call 1-800-721-0066 or 1-866-925-4419 to access the 24-7 crisis line. You can find additional support via the First Nations and Inuit Hope For Wellness.ca Help Line at 1-855-242-3310.

An image of two males and one female YMCA lifeguards smiling as they hold on to their safety equipment in front of a pool.

Steps to Becoming a Lifeguard

Open the door to employment and volunteer possibilities through our YMCA Aquatic Certifications programs. Certification as a lifeguard or swimming instructor can lead to employment opportunities at the YMCA and elsewhere.