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. [...]
20 Years of Well-Being at the Niagara Centre YMCA
Niagara Centre YMCA in Welland celebrates 20 years of supporting health, well-being, and belonging for individuals and families across the community.
A Celebration of Impact, Belonging, and the Partners Strengthening Niagara
YMCA of Niagara highlights community impact, PEACE Medal recipients, and the partnerships strengthening health, connection, and belonging across Niagara.
A Summer of Belonging: Pryce’s Story
At YMCA Summer Day Camp, Pryce found confidence, joy, and belonging — and his mom found peace of mind knowing he was supported every day.
Beyond Swim Lessons: How the YMCA is Transforming Water Safety in Niagara
Every summer, National Drowning Prevention Week reminds Canadians of the crucial role water safety plays in our lives. But here at the YMCA of Niagara, water safety isn’t just a one-week campaign — it’s a year-round commitment. We sat down with Carrie, Aquatics Coordinator at the Niagara West YMCA, to get an insider’s perspective on why the YMCA is more than a swim lesson provider — it’s a public [...]
A Welcoming Hand, A Brighter Path
A Welcoming Hand, A Brighter Path Supporting Newcomer Students and their Families in Niagara Moving to a new country is more than just a change of address—it’s a shift in culture, routine, and identity. For children and youth especially, it can be both exciting and incredibly overwhelming. That’s why at the YMCA of Niagara, we’re proud to offer newcomer families the kind of support that goes far beyond a friendly [...]
Sparking a Wave of Wellness
How One Instructor Sparked a New Wave of Wellness at Niagara West YMCA Sometimes, traditional fitness classes don’t meet everyone’s needs. At the Niagara West YMCA, Tamara—a creative and caring instructor—recognized a gap and stepped in to fill it. What started as a one-on-one pool session has grown into a thriving small-group program that inspires members, builds confidence, and creates new connections. It all began with Christine. Living with [...]
From Program Participant to People Leader
From Program Participant to People Leader From her first swim lesson to leading the YMCA of Niagara’s people and culture initiatives, Connie’s lifelong journey with the YMCA is one of growth, resilience, and dedication. Beginning as a young swimmer hesitant to get her face wet, she overcame countless challenges to become a mentor, a first-generation university graduate, and now an HR Manager. Throughout every chapter, the YMCA has provided Connie [...]