Lighting the Way Forward: Empowering Youth, Building Strong Communities
By Fiona Cascagnette, Chief Operating Officer, YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka At the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka, we see it every day: when people are given the chance…
Thank an Educator Week: Honouring Those Who Shape Our Future
Many families know the emotions that come with dropping off their child at a child care centre for the first time. Excitement builds, nerves set…
Uplifting Our Communities: How Connection Helps Us Shine
By Jill Tettmann, President & CEO, YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka At the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka, we believe that strong communities begin with belonging. When people feel…
An Empowering New Chapter for Our Community and How You Can Help Make a Difference on International Literacy Day
When we think of literacy, what often comes to mind is reading books, but it is so much more than that. Literacy is about confidence,…
This Week is National Drowning Prevention Week in Canada: Here Are 4 Ways You Can Stay Safe This Summer
July 20-26 is National Drowning Prevention Week in Canada. Falling on the third week of July each year, the Lifesaving Society and the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka takes this time to recognize the importance of water safety for all Canadians.
Leadership Blog: Igniting Inclusion – Honouring Pride and National Indigenous History Month
By Jill Tettmann, President & CEO, YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka At the YMCA, inclusion is not just a value on paper - it is a way…
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…
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…
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…