Well-being

Township of West Lincoln and the YMCA of Niagara partner to bring March Break Camp to local families in 2026

Through a pilot partnership, the Township of West Lincoln and the YMCA of Niagara are offering March Break Camp at the West Lincoln Community Centre for children ages 5 to 12, providing a safe and engaging experience for local families.

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.

City of Port Colborne Breaks Ground on New Licensed Child Care Centre With Niagara Region and the YMCA of Niagara

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.

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.

Confidence Begins Here: Marissa’s Story

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.

Celebrating Community Connection at the Niagara West YMCA

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 [...]

Moved to Connect: Glennis’s Y Story

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 [...]

A Place to Be Seen: Stephen’s YMCA Connection

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 [...]

2025-08-08T14:12:09-04:00August 8th, 2025|Blog post, Community, Connection, Fitness, Health, Well-being, Y Stories|
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