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Soobia's Story

We contacted the YMCA, and they welcomed us with warmth and guidance. They introduced us to a newcomer program that outlined our next steps — from banking and credit history to the driver’s license pr

YMCA HBB Reports Strong Mid-Year Progress in 2025 Annual Operating Plan

YMCA Hamilton|Burlington|Brantford (YMCA HBB) has released its Q2 2025 Annual Operating Plan (AOP) results.

Hanna's Story

“I have a secret. Every morning when I go to the mirror—no matter what is happening that day—I say to myself, ‘Everything is amazing, wonderful, fantastic.’ If you say that three times per day, your l

$136,200 Ontario Government Grant revitalizes space for Hemophilia program at YMCA Wanakita

$136,200 Ontario Government Grant revitalizes space for Hemophilia program at YMCA Wanakita

YMCA Men’s Residence Offers Deeply Affordable Housing Options for Men at Risk.

Randy is an aspiring comedian who has lived at the YMCA Men’s Residence, in Downtown Hamilton, for more than a decade. For Randy, the Men’s Residence offered him an opportunity to be independent—to

Wayne Perkins: A Legacy of Visionary Leadership and Community at the YMCA

In the summer of 1954, a ten-year-old Wayne Perkins arrived at YMCA Camp Wakonda in Saskatchewan.  This experience would mark the beginning of a lifelong journey within the YMCA, eventually leadin