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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|

Dr. Ian Brown, one of 12 outstanding Canadians appointed to the YMCA Fellowship of Honour

At a ceremony in Ottawa on Wednesday, September 25, the Honourable Senator Ratna Omidvar presented a small group of Canadians with the YMCA’s most prestigious award: The YMCA Fellowship of Honour. These 12 committed individuals have provided distinguished service to the YMCA in communities across Canada. Senator Omidvar presented the YMCA Fellowship of Honour medal, designed by award-winning artist Dora de Pedery-Hunt, to the following appointees. Each also received a [...]

2024-10-07T10:11:10-04:00October 3rd, 2024|YMCA of Niagara News|
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