Every Journey Starts Somewhere When Mehad arrived in Niagara, she was excited for a new beginning, but unsure where to start. She had built a career in business, supply chain management, and marketing, but in a new country, everything felt unfamiliar. She was navigating a new culture, a new language, and wondering where to begin. As someone who describes herself as outgoing, she wanted to make friends and connect [...]
YMCA of Niagara is marking National Drowning Prevention Week by encouraging families to build water confidence, strengthen safety skills and enjoy safer summers.
YMCA of Niagara’s In Motion & Momentum+ youth employment program is featured in the St. Catharines Standard, highlighting confidence, connection, and employment readiness.
YMCA of Niagara Board Members share the experiences, values and motivations that inspired them to serve, and how volunteer leadership helps strengthen communities across Niagara.
YMCA of Niagara celebrates its 2026 bursary and scholarship recipients, recognizing Niagara students for leadership, volunteerism, and community impact
How EarlyON Helped Lizzie and Sawyer Grow Together When Lizzie first became a parent during the COVID-19 pandemic, much of her world became smaller. Most days were spent at home, navigating motherhood while trying to meet the needs of her son Sawyer, who is non-verbal and autistic. Like many parents, she wanted the best for her child, but finding support, resources, and connections wasn't always easy. Then she found [...]
Niagara’s EarlyON Child and Family Centres have been recognized with a provincial innovation award for their community hub model supporting children, parents and caregivers across the region. Learn how EarlyON Centres — including five operated by YMCA of Niagara — are helping families connect, learn and thrive.
It Starts with a Simple Moment There’s a moment that happens in Youth Action that’s easy to miss if you’re not looking for it. A young person walks into a room. Maybe it’s their first time. Maybe they don’t know anyone. There’s that pause… that quiet question: Do I belong here? And then something shifts. Someone waves them over. A group makes space. A simple [...]
The Town of Pelham is partnering with the YMCA of Niagara’s Niagara Centre YMCA in Welland to allow the Pelham Penguins competitive swim team to continue for the 2026 season while the Town’s outdoor pool is temporarily closed for renovations. Through this partnership, Pelham families will continue to have access to training and competitive swimming opportunities during the renovation period.
A Gift that Sparked Something More For Eden, working out started with something simple — a love for movement that didn’t go unnoticed. “I think my parents saw how much I enjoyed working out… and they were like, okay, maybe we can get you a personal trainer. And that was one of my Christmas gifts.” That gift became the beginning of something more than just a routine. It became [...]
