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…
Buckley Mortgage Broker – Mortgage Wellness awards Advanced Aquatics Scholarships and Investing in Futures Scholarships for YMCA Youth
Gerard Buckley and Mary MacDonald, long-time supporters of the Collingwood and Wasaga Beach YMCAs, have once again demonstrated their commitment to the community by funding…
The Strength to Start Again: A Displaced Ukrainian Mother’s Journey to Canada
Imagine having your home, job, family, community, and country taken from you and having to restart your entire life on the other side of the…
A Legacy of Leadership and Generosity
Pictured above is Grace and Sterling McLeod. Sterling's legacy gift to the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka ensures generations to come can benefit from YMCA programs and…
Beyond Service: The Personal Growth Journey Through Volunteering
For National Volunteer Week, April 14-20, our dedicated volunteers share the stories of why they give their time and what it means to be a…