Since the escalation of COVID-19 in Canada, we have made the commitment to help ‘flatten the curve’ so that our hospitals do not become overburdened. Many organizations within Simcoe County and Districts of Muskoka and Parry Sound are doing their…
Community-based programs can improve quality of life According to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada, heart disease is the second leading cause of death and hospitalization in Canada and affects over 2.4 million Canadians. The good news is, up…
It’s January and the New Year provides the perfect opportunity to reflect on the past year and set life goals for the next 12 months. More often than not, this turns into a resolution, often about health – whether it…
On behalf of the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka, I want to take this opportunity to wish you a joyous holiday season and a happy New Year. Thank you to our members, volunteers, staff and community partners for being a part of…
“We cannot expect to live in a world of peace if we are unable to live in peace with those close to us – even those who differ from us....” YMCA Statement on Peace Peace is an important foundation of…
Last week, at our fifth annual Spotlight Gala, we announced the launch of our Barrie YMCA capital campaign – “100 Reasons Y” led by co-chairs, Brian Tamblyn and Anna Cheaney. The campaign will allow us to build a new YMCA…
Summer has come to an end and marked a new season for us at the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka and for families whose children have returned to school. While a new school year can be exciting, it can also cause stress…
2019 marks Camp Kitchikewana’s 100th anniversary and the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka is celebrating by honouring it’s past and helping to secure its future. Over the past five years, the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka has been hosting yearly “decade reunions” for all…
Two years ago, the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka’s Board of Directors approved a Strategic Plan that prioritized the following directives: My Y Opens Doors My Y Inspires Youth and Strengthens Families My Y is Strong Part of our commitment to a…
Many of today’s youth are faced with serious challenges – youth unemployment, low income, childhood obesity, and a lack of social belonging. Sadly, mental illness is a leading cause of disability in youth today and often develops early in life…