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Announcement: Joel Côté, Senior Vice President, Philanthropy

YMCA Hamilton|Burlington|Brantford is thrilled to announce the appointment of Joel Côté as Senior Vice President, Philanthropy, effective November 24, 2025.

Sumita’s Story: Creating belonging at the YMCA, one child at a time

When Sumita Kumar Nagarkatti first came to Canada, she was searching for more than a job, she was searching for belonging.

Chelsea’s Story: A place to grow with YMCA Child Care_LB

When Chelsea Brown first stepped into a YMCA Child Care centre, she wasn’t expecting it to change the course of her career.

Nishi’s Story: Building belonging with YMCA Child Care

Fourteen years ago, Nishi’s love of working with children led her to a part-time job with the YMCA.

Amna’s Story: Feeling seen as an Early Childhood Educator at the YMCA

When Amna Omer first joined the YMCA Child Care team in 2022, she wasn’t looking for a big change, just a way to reconnect with her passion after taking time off to raise her three children.

SC Johnson Powers Ongoing Delivery of YMCA Beyond the Bell® in Brantford

Thanks to a generous $35,000 donation from SC Johnson, the YMCA’s Beyond the Bell® program will continue to give children the academic, social, and emotional support they need to thrive.