Community

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.

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.

When Community Hits a Home Run

This summer, something special was happening on the baseball diamond at Lancaster Park in St. Catharines. Every Saturday afternoon, the crack of the bat, the sound of laughter, and the cheers of encouragement filled the air as young athletes took part in the YMCA of Niagara’s Jays Care Program...

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 [...]

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|

Finding Belonging and Opportunity: Sai and Karthic’s Journey

A New Beginning in Niagara When Sai and her husband, Karthic, left India to pursue their Master’s degrees in the United States, they dreamed of building a bright future together. But as the COVID-19 pandemic reshaped the world, they felt called to Canada — drawn by its strong pandemic response and reputation for welcoming newcomers. Arriving in the Niagara Region was exciting but challenging. Even with postgraduate degrees, [...]

2025-07-22T12:51:30-04:00July 22nd, 2025|Blog post, Employment Services, Newcomers, Y Stories|

Strength, Service, and Staying Power: Don Moor’s Y Story

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.

2025-12-17T16:55:04-05:00May 12th, 2025|Community, Connection, Fitness, Health, Well-being, Y Stories|

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, Newcomers, Well-being, Y Stories|
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