The City of Port Colborne, the Niagara Region, and the YMCA of Niagara have officially broken ground on a new licensed child care centre at 76 Main Street West, expanding access to affordable, high-quality child care for local families.
YMCA of Niagara highlights community impact, PEACE Medal recipients, and the partnerships strengthening health, connection, and belonging across Niagara.
At YMCA Summer Day Camp, Pryce found confidence, joy, and belonging — and his mom found peace of mind knowing he was supported every day.
At a YMCA of Niagara Child Care Centre, a caring, nurturing environment helped one little girl flourish — and gave a mom returning to work peace of mind.
For Niagara Centre YMCA member Ahmed Yousif, the Y is more than a place to work out — it’s where connection, wellness, and community naturally come together.
Celebrating Community Connection at the Niagara West YMCA Saturday, October 4 · 9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Niagara West YMCA – 325 Main Street East, Grimsby The Town of Grimsby and the YMCA of Niagara are proud partners in creating opportunities for residents to connect, be active, and support their well-being. Together, we continue to invest in making the Niagara West YMCA a brighter, more welcoming space for the community [...]
At 80 years old, Glennis Ferguson is a familiar and friendly face at the Niagara West YMCA, a place she’s called her second home since it opened in 2011. From aquafit to group exercise classes, Glennis has spent the past 14 years staying active, social, and connected. “I like doing aquafit and talking with the friends I’ve made here,” she says. “We laugh, we share recipes, we sit [...]
When Stephen joined the YMCA in 2020, it was more than a new fitness routine—it was a new chapter. Stephen was looking for ways to stay active and social during the isolation of the pandemic. His sister had recently moved to the area and they decided to check out the local Y. They’ve been coming together ever since with his loyal guide dog, Austin, by their side. Stephen [...]
When Rachel’s son was diagnosed with a rare disease during the pandemic, many of the supports her family relied on vanished overnight. But the Niagara West YMCA in Grimsby stayed open and ready to help. “The YMCA was still open and thriving,” she says. “So, we joined the YMCA and utilized their pool for hydrotherapy for my son every single day.” For the past five [...]
A 13-year member of the Niagara West YMCA, Don currently completes a full-body workout of 100,000 pounds three times a week, a routine he’s followed consistently for the past five to six years.
