Donor Recognition 

At the YMCA of Niagara, our impact is powered by generosity. We extend heartfelt gratitude to the incredible donors and funders who have supported us between September 1, 2024, and August 31, 2025. Together, we’re creating brighter futures for children, youth, families, and communities across Niagara.

We would also like to acknowledge the many special event donations and anonymous gifts received in support of our Stronger Together Community Campaign!

FUNDERS
Branscombe Family Foundation
Canadian Career Development Foundation
Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities
City of Port Colborne
City of Welland
Delta Bingo & Gaming - Fort Erie, Niagara Falls and Welland
FedCap Canada
Government of Canada - Canada Summer Jobs Wage Subsidy Program
Joyce Family Foundation
McCall MacBain Foundation
Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration Canada
Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development
Niagara Community Foundation
Ontario Ministry of Sport
Region of Niagara
Rotary Club of St. Catharines
The Royal Lifesaving Society Canada, Ontario Branch
Town of Grimsby
United Way of Niagara
YMCA of Greater Toronto
CHAIRS ROUND TABLE
Platinum (> $5,000)Gold ($2,000-$4,999)Silver ($1,000-$1,999)Bronze ($500-$999)
Kiwanis Club of StamfordA.C. McCallum - Branch 479 Royal Canadian LegionBranch 138 Merriton LadiesDr. Amanda Bell
Kiwanis Club of WellandGarden City Lions ClubMartine Caraguel-O'BrienThe Bhardwaj Family
Polyflor Canada Inc.Garden City PsychologyBrad ClementsBoles Family
Rotary Club of LincolnLions Club of Merritton Inc.Dante LodgeDale and Nancy Brown
Loblaws Inc.Grantham Lions ClubThe Colbourne Family
Rotary Club of St. CatharinesAndy KerrD'Elia Family
Rotary Club of WellandKiwanis Club of St. Catharines Inc.Shirley Edwards
Lions Club of Port DalhousieJay & Stefanie Hamilton
Niagara Community Foundation - Robert A. Lavelle Memorial FundNora Jenter
Port Colborne Lions ClubKinette Club of Stevensville
Rotary Club of Niagara FallsVivian Kinnaird
Rotary Club of Niagara Falls SunriseKinsmen Club of Ridgeway & Crystal Beach
Royal Canadian Legion Branch #4Roxane Lewis
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 24Liberty Removal Services Inc.
Royal Canadian Legion Merritton Branch 138Irene Lis
Stamford LionsBen McDermott
Welland Lions ClubGayle & James Moore
Madeline WoodheadNiagara Community Foundation - Welland Flatwater Fund
Christian WulffOur Lady of Fatima Catholic School
Dorrez Penney
Bruno Petitti
Emily, Jason, Melanie and Nicole Poulin
Ridgeway Lioness Club
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 350
Janet St. Amand
St. Andrew's United Church
Stamford Estates
Terry and Carol Suess
Toronto-Dominion Bank
Steve Wideman
STAFF DREAM TEAM
Gold ($350-$499)Silver ($250-$349)Bronze ($150-$249)
Kimberly ClarkKelly LennoxAndrew, Steven, Allison, Sydney
Kelly Decloux & FamilyTravis VyseCraig and Lori Boyd
Mary Jane & Bryan FerrellMelissa WolfrathLauri and Brian Brady
Jen SchmaltzTracey Cosco
Heather ScottJennifer, Dan, Alexanderia & Meaghan Lancione
Connie Mack
Allysa McLean
Kirsten O'Neil
Hope Overholt
Diana Rainford-Allen
Susan Robbins
Sheehan Family
Connie Stark
The Suchorab Family
DONORS
Carlos Andres AguilarLindsay DuncanAmanda JasminKelly Robson
Kris AlgraSamantha DyerJeff's atWork Office FurnitureJessica Ruddell
Yvette AmorAmanda EggletonKinette Club of Fort ErieRebecca Saylor
Teresa BayesFirst Ontario Credit UnionJessica KrasovecJyoti Sethi
Keith BeckerIn honour of Roberta FitzsimonsTracy LennonAndie Shepherd
Colette BodoghTricia FlynnThe Lunch Lady WellandDavid Sherlock
Brand Blvd Inc.Aishe FortuneHeather MacphersonJohn Storjohann
David BrownEmily FriedanRobin McElary-DownerJudith Sullivan
Yves ChenGrimsby and District Lions ClubAndi MillerSteve Taylor
Michael CherwonogrodzkySeoreong HanHannah MillerMyriam Thomas
Colamartini FamilyMike HelpardMr Mikes Steakhouse Casual St. CatharinesBarb Thompson
Nadine CrawfordKylie HendriksMr Mikes Steakhouse Casual WellandRobin Veenendaal
Carly & David D'AngeloGraeme HoggCarol NicholsonVickie Venedam-Vaccaro
Laura DobsonRaquel HonoratoPeter PatchetAndrea Vlasata
Whitney Avery & Bailey DonaldsonCarrie HuckleChristine PetrellaJonna Wolfenberg
The Drapeau FamilyNurbek ImangazinDonna & Archie ReynoldsJulia Zaniol
Patricia DueckmanPeter InmanCassidie RobinsKasidy Zelaya Saballos
John DuguidJanet James
MEMORIAL
Mary Lou Campbell
Daryl Sherlock
Patricia Southern
EVENT SPONSORS
Move for KidsGolf Classic
Bosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Service Master
Carrier Canada Commercial ServiceCAA Niagara
Flexo Products LimitedFirst Ontario Credit Union
Kaumeyer Paper Ltd.KPMG
Migson Public StorageRidgeway Lioness Lions
The Printing HouseMeridian
Sullivan Mahoney LLPCity of Welland
TD Commercial BankingRynberks Landscaping
Pen Centre
PolyFlor
ScotiaWealth
Louisekool
KPMG
Home Equity Bank
Ryan White - MCAN Home Mortgage Corporation
Niacon
Gordon White Financial Services
Girl With the Dogs
Falls Barber Shop

All names are recorded as of August 31, 2025. While we strive for accuracy, if your name appears incorrectly or has been omitted, please accept our sincere apologies. 

For Campaign inquiries, please reach out to:

Nora Jenter

Development Coordinator

Email Nora

Grant Recognition

The YMCA of Niagara is deeply grateful for the receipt of a $115,800 grant from the Government of Ontario’s Community Building Fund – Community Investments, facilitated by the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF). This six-month grant from the community building fund was allocated to the replacement of the boiler at the Niagara West branch in Grimsby, to continue to safely offer services that make an impact in our community.⁠

The YMCA of Niagara is deeply grateful for funding from the Government of Canada’s Community Services Recovery Fund, which enables us to continue our mission of building healthy communities. With the enhanced HR processes, the organization is now better equipped to support its dedicated workforce, ensuring employees are empowered to consistently deliver high-quality programs and services to the local community. The positive impact of this modernization is far-reaching, benefitting the children, youth families, and individuals served by the YMCA of Niagara.⁠