Belonging is still out of reach
See what the YMCA Connections Snapshot reveals about connection in Canada.
As the national office of the Canadian YMCA Federation, we support and strengthen local YMCA Associations by building their capacity to serve communities, championing shared priorities, and advocating for them regionally, nationally, and internationally.
What we do
We help communities shine
While we do not offer programs and services to the public directly, our work has a ripple effect that reaches millions of Canadians who come to the YMCA every year.
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Your support helps the YMCA deliver programs that change lives and build stronger communities. Because potential should never be limited.
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Learn more about the programs available in your area. Please note programs and services vary by location and may not be offered by your local YMCA.
Our latest news
Read about updates on the work, impact, and stories shaping the communities YMCAs serve.
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NewsYMCA Canada Partners with Google Canada to Expand AI Learning Access
YMCA Canada is teaming up with Google Canada to distribute up to 100,000 scholarship licences for their latest Grow with Google AI training. The scholarships will be made available through YMCAs across the country.
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StoriesKelly’s Story: One Walk, One Community, One Mission
Kelly Frapporti has always believed that when you see a need in your community, you have a responsibility to do something about it. That belief brought her to YMCA Hamilton | Burlington | Brantford — and ultimately, to create The Long Walk Home.
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Press ReleaseBelonging Remains out of Reach for Many Canadians, Despite Strong Demand for Connection
New YMCA research shows that belonging remains out of reach for many Canadians. YMCA Canada and the YMCA of Greater Toronto released the findings today as part of the second annual YMCA Connections Snapshot, alongside the YMCA’s latest iteration of its ‘Greater Together’ brand awareness campaign.