We are thrilled to share the latest developments on the Barrie YMCA project. These recent milestones represent significant progress as we embark on the journey to establish a vibrant Centre of Community in Barrie. Project Updates: Successfully signed a 50-year…
The City of Barrie and The YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka are pleased to announce that the Y has signed a lease for their new, future location at 535 Bayview Drive. This exciting milestone brings the Y one step closer to building…
The YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka and Georgian College are collaborating to explore how local organizations can innovate together to create a greater sense of belonging in the community. They will form a Community Impact Lab, which will include high levels of…
By Jill Tettmann Jill is the President and CEO of the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka. A life-long learner, Jill believes in leading a balanced lifestyle that is productive and healthy, and spending quality time together with her family. She holds a…
YMCA Canada and Canadian indie pop band Walk off the Earth are excited to release a modern take on the Y.M.C.A. anthem to raise awareness of expanded access to the free YMCA youth mental health program, Y Mind. Originally released…
Today the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka is excited to share an update about next steps for the Barrie YMCA. In May, we were thrilled to share that we were moving forward with the selected site for the new YMCA of 555…
The YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka announced today that it has selected 555 Bayview Drive in Barrie as the potential location for the new Barrie YMCA. This announcement follows 10 months of extensive site assessments and more than 10 potential locations to…
News Release from YMCA Canada - January 10, 2023 YMCA Canada is pleased to announce that the Government of Canada has committed $6.9 million in funding through the Public Health Agency of Canada’s investment Supporting the Mental Health of Those Most…
Our CEO, Jill Tettmann, announces the YMCA's 8th annual Move to Give fundraiser! Over 7,000 people have participated in Move to Give over the past seven years, raising over $700,000 to support our communities. We hope you'll join us in reaching this year's…
More than ever, the Board of Directors of the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka are committed to building a new kind of Y in Downtown Barrie - a community hub where everyone belongs and can thrive. The commitment of $29.9 million from…