100 Reasons Y (New) | YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka

We’re building a new centre of community in Barrie where everyone belongs and thrives.

Building the New YMCA in Barrie Together

We’ve already raised $70 million toward our goal, thanks to the generosity of community members, families, and local organizations.

Raised to Date

$70,000,000 Goal

What is 100 Reasons Why?

That’s the question at the heart of the 100 Reasons Y campaign. The new YMCA in Barrie will be more than just a fitness centre; it will be a cornerstone of community well-being and connection. We’re building a safe, inclusive, and vibrant space where all community members can thrive.

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Momentum & Milestones

Stay up to date on major gifts, campaign news, events, and project milestones.

Middlefield Charitable Foundation Announces $300,000 Gift

The generous contribution will support the future YMCA in Barrie and name the Middlefield Lap Pool.

Save the Date: YMCA Block Part

Celebrate the future YMCA in Barrie with family-friendly activities, project updates, and a first look at what’s ahead.

Save the Date: YMCA Block Part

The generous contribution will support the future YMCA in Barrie and name the Middlefield Lap Pool.

Built for Belonging

Explore the spaces that will bring health, connection, learning and belonging to our community for generations to come!

There are so many reason to give. What's yours?

The Y has given my son the opportunity to develop his social skills in a fun environment - every day we're amazed by what he's learnt.

The Y as I see it in the future is going to be able to fill a lot of the holes that we are now experiencing within the community.

Personally, the Y has helped me and my daughter become more resilient, physically and emotionally.

After my stent, I was fearful of doing exercise. Now I feel better than ever because my energy is back, and so is my confidence.

If I needed anything, the Y was the place I went. As a community member, the Y is always on my mind and is part of me.

Building a caring and inclusive community is the reason why we need the YMCA.

The YMCA swimming program has given Lily the confidence she needed to jump into new experiences, both in and out of the pool.

I don't have any family here - this is my family, the members and the staff. My Y is my second home.

The Y opened their doors to me. It didn't matter what I did before - my future mattered. It was an opportunity to have a career and a better life.

Gore Mutual donates to Simcoe/Muskoka charity organization

Gore Mutual’s Foundation has partnered with a local insurance broker to donate $10,000 to the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka. The donation,...

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Mildred’s Y – Her second home

Mildred shares how she came to the Y and the impacts it has had on her. Want to join people...

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Get Active at the YMCA on Family Day 2018

Most families have very busy schedules. Between school, activities, sports for the kids, work and other commitments, many find that...

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March Break 2018: Activities for the Whole Family to Enjoy

YMCA March Break Activities March break is the perfect opportunity to get your kids off their screens and moving! Children...

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Important Life Skills You Learn from Being a Lifeguard

Becoming a lifeguard is more than a just a job and earning money, it provides you with skills that are...

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Ask a Trainer: How Can a Personal Trainer Help Me Reach My Fitness Goals?

By Teresa Zacharias, Personal Trainer, Barrie YMCA One of the reasons I became a personal trainer was to help others....

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Ask a Trainer: Q&A with a YMCA Personal Trainer

We ask our doctors about health care, seek guidance from financial advisors when making investments, we ask for support and...

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Not-For-Profit Leadership Institute Guest Speaker: Rania El Mugammar

We are ecstatic that Rania El Mugammar will be joining and providing an address to the May 10th Not-for-Profit Leadership...

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An update on a new Y for Barrie

For Immediate Release YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka Announces Official Site of the New Barrie Y ‘We are building a new kind...

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Find Out What It Takes To Be An Effective Leader

Professional development in the non-profit sector is a vital tool for strengthening organizational effectiveness. That’s why the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka,...

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Building the New YMCA in Barrie Together

What is 100 Reasons Why?

Momentum & Milestones

Middlefield Charitable Foundation Announces $300,000 Gift

Save the Date: YMCA Block Part

Save the Date: YMCA Block Part

Built for Belonging

There are so many reason to give. What's yours?

Stories of Impact

Stay Connected to the New YMCA in Barrie