Developmental Assets: Preparing Youth for Success
Do you ever wonder why some kids seem to grow up with ease while others struggle? Are you surprised that some kids thrive in spite…
Leading Together at MyY
Over the last number of years, YMCAs across Canada have been using a relatively new phrase for describing our Health, Fitness and Aquatic facilities as…
My Y – My Barrie Y
As the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka continues the journey of our strategic plan, “My Y For Good,” we near the end of our second year of…
Making a commitment to the community
The following is the third in a three part conversation with YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka CEO Rob Armstrong and Barrie Chief of Police Kimberley Greenwood, as…
Looking forward to an exciting 2014
January is over, and 2014 is in full swing. Looking back at 2013, we have come a long way in building healthy communities. It is…
Nothing for us without us
YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka CEO Rob Armstrong and Barrie Chief of Police Kimberley Greenwood sit down to talk about youth in our communities. Focused on the…
A conversation about youth in our communities
In the first of a series of conversations, YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka CEO Rob Armstrong and Barrie Chief of Police Kimberley Greenwood sit down to talk…
Congratulations to the MyY Innisfil and Recreational Complex on five years of success!
MyY Innisfil and Recreational Complex has proven to be a great opportunity for us to showcase what can be done when a municipality and MyY…
MyY For Good, Celebrating Success
On October 29, the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka celebrated the success of the first year of its strategic plan, MyY For Good, and celebrated youth in…
$419,000 Raised for the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign 2013!
The following was written by Jessica Rawn, Manager, Philanthropy & Association Advancement. I’ve been wondering how I would handle it. If my situation suddenly changed. …