Well-being

Bridging Research and Community

Bridging Research and Community: The YMCA-Brock Collaboration on Physical Literacy At the YMCA of Niagara, we believe in creating opportunities for every child to grow, learn and thrive through movement and play. Our recent collaboration with the Brock University Centre for Healthy Youth Development through Sport is a testament to this mission, demonstrating how partnerships can drive meaningful change in our community. This multi-year initiative has closely examined the YMCA’s [...]

2025-01-10T16:42:40-05:00January 10th, 2025|Child and Youth, Fitness, Health, Uncategorized, Well-being|

The Power of Play

The Power of Play In the summer of 2023, an idea took root within the Niagara community, driven by a shared commitment to creating meaningful experiences for refugee families temporarily residing in hotels. Launched in partnership with the McCall MacBain Foundation, this initiative aimed to provide more than just a refuge from the transitory nature of hotel living. That it did. As the program unfolded, it blossomed into a [...]

2024-11-27T13:35:23-05:00November 27th, 2024|Child and Youth, Newcomer Services, Well-being, Y Stories|
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