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YMCA Canada

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  • Press Release

    The YMCA receives $9.4 million in funding to advance equity in learning 

    YMCA Canada is proud to announce $9.4 million in funding through the Government of Canada’s Supports for Student Learning Program (SSLP) to launch the YMCA’s new Youth Education Supports Program (YESP). This national initiative is designed to help youth overcome barriers to education and unlock their full potential.

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    Statements

    National Child Day 2024

    The YMCA is pleased to have partnered with UNICEF Canada together with BGC Canada, Equitas, Jack.org, the National Reconciliation Program at Save the Children Canada, Plan Canada, and the Students Commission of Canada to support UNICEF Canada’s Youth Activism Summit and launch of the 2024 Reimagine Playbook on National Child Day.

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    Statements

    YMCA Canada Statement on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2024

    YMCA Canada reaffirms our solidarity with Indigenous communities, reflecting on our ongoing responsibility to participate in Truth and Reconciliation. We know that the journey towards Truth and Reconciliation is a long one and that there will be moments of fatigue. However, we remain committed to doing more to partner with Indigenous communities on activities that work toward reconciliation, including providing more programming and building YMCAs on reserve through collaboration with community members.

  • A group photo of the 2024 Fellowship of Honour recipients and Peter Dinsdale, Laurie Skinner, and Senator Radna Omnidvar.
    Press Release

    12 Canadians Awarded the YMCA Fellowship of Honour Medal

    The Honourable Senator Ratna Omidvar presented a group of 12 Canadians with the YMCA’s most prestigious award for staff and volunteers: The YMCA Fellowship of Honour.

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    Press Release

    Six in Ten Canadians Surveyed Have Little or No Sense of Community, New YMCA Research Reveals

    A new survey commissioned by YMCA Canada and the YMCA of Greater Toronto reveals that a staggering 60% of Canadians feel disconnected from their community, with 16% reporting they never feel a sense of community and 44% experiencing it only sometimes.

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    Statements

    YMCA Canada 2024 Canada Day Statement

    The YMCA acknowledges the deep historical and ongoing impacts of colonization and recognizes the importance of honouring Indigenous cultures, histories, and contributions. This day provides an opportunity to educate ourselves and others, fostering a deeper understanding of the Indigenous nations that have a long-standing and continuing presence and rich history on this territory.

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