YMCA Youth Employment Program Featured in the St. Catharines Standard
YMCA of Niagara’s In Motion & Momentum+ youth employment program is featured in the St. Catharines Standard, highlighting confidence, connection, and employment readiness.
The People Behind the Purpose
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.
Finding Their Village: Lizzie and Sawyer’s EarlyON Story
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 [...]
Official Opening of Thundering Heights Child Care Centre
YMCA of Niagara celebrated the official opening of the Thundering Heights Child Care Centre in Niagara Falls alongside community partners, families, and local leaders. Located within the newly opened Thundering Heights Public School, the centre offers licensed infant, toddler, preschool, and before and after school child care programs supporting the growing needs of local families.
EarlyON Centres Recognized for Innovation and Impact Across Niagara
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.
Youth Action: Where Belonging Begins
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 [...]
Niagara Moves For Kids
Move for Kids brought communities across Niagara together, raising nearly $35,000 to support YMCA programs for local children and youth.
Breaking in the Floor: Barb’s YMCA Story
Breaking in the Floor: Barb's Y Story Barb has been teaching fitness classes for 45 years. So when retirement arrived, she knew one thing right away. “It’s not something I could just stop,” she says. Instead, Barb found a way to keep doing what she loves by volunteering at the YMCA of Niagara. And she’s been part of the story in Grimsby from the very beginning. [...]
From YMCA Day Camper to creator: LaurDIY featured by CBC News
YMCA of Niagara celebrates former day camper LaurDIY’s CBC feature, highlighting how camp crafts build confidence, resilience, and leadership.
EarlyON Centres Celebrate Family Literacy Day
YMCA of Niagara EarlyON Centres celebrated Family Literacy Day with story time, guest readers, activities, and book giveaways in partnership with Niagara Region Children’s Services.