Planned Giving Month: Melva Murphy Luker Endowment
May is Planned Giving Month. A planned or legacy gift, such as a bequest in your will, a gift of life insurance, or other long-term…
Leadership Blog: How Volunteers Spark Change – In Us and Themselves
By Sandra Shan, Vice President, People & Culture Behind every healthy community is a team of people who choose to show up—not for recognition, but…
Volunteer Spotlight: Inspiring the Next Generation of Campers
Marty Tannahill is one of the YMCA’s dedicated volunteers at Camp Kitchikewana and our resident canoeing expert. Every year, Marty teaches certification programs for both…
The Transformative Power of the YMCA: Danielle’s Story
A Place That Brings Us Together What if the place that could have saved your life was missing when you needed it most? For Danielle…
Leadership Blog: The Benefits of Summer Camps
By Fiona Cascagnette, Chief Operating Officer, YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka Summer is quickly approaching, and with it comes the time of year where kids should be…
YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka Receives $25,000 Investment from Scotiabank in Support of Displaced Ukrainians Emergency Needs Fund
Pictured above from left to right: Kseniia Tymchenko, YMCA Settlement Counsellor, Janie Harris, Fund volunteer and advocate to support CUAET holders, Kate Meeks, YMCA Director…
Leadership Blog: Prioritizing Wellness During Heart Health Month
By Karen Pulla, Vice President of Health, Wellness, and Community Impact, YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka February is Heart Health month in Canada, and heart health is…
Leadership Blog: Overcoming Loneliness and Fostering Connection in 2025
By Jill Tettmann, President and CEO of the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka. As we step into a new year, we're taking a moment to celebrate all…
Leadership Blog: Sparking Possibilities Through Philanthropy
By Laura Kelly, Vice President of Philanthropy at the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka. Every day in our communities, countless children, youth, adults, and seniors are searching…
Leadership Blog: National Campaign and New Brand “Shine On”
By Pamela Marck, Vice President, Brand Experience & Strategic Innovation at the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka. At the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka, we are proud to be…