Most families have very busy schedules. Between school, activities, sports for the kids, work and other commitments, many find that there is no quality family time left in the week. And, getting active as a family is often low on…
2017 was an outstanding year for the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka. Our staff, volunteers, community partners and donors helped us make significant strides in building healthy communities across Simcoe, Muskoka and Parry Sound. In October we announced our three-year strategic plan, Vision 2020. This…
2017 was an outstanding year for the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka. Our staff, volunteers, community partners and donors helped us make significant strides in building healthy communities across Simcoe, Muskoka and Parry Sound. In October we announced our three-year strategic plan, Vision 2020. This…
The YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka’s mission continues to focus on Building Healthy Communities. In 2016 the YMCA helped hundreds of individuals and families in Simcoe County!
Many of today’s youth are faced with serious challenges – youth unemployment, low income, childhood obesity, and a lack of social belonging. By empowering our youth and providing them with the opportunity to participate in the community, we know they…
The month of November also plays host to a nationwide YMCA initiative called Peace Week. This is a time when we can celebrate the presence of peace in our local and global communities. Peace Week offers activities and opportunities for people of all ages to explore peace from personal, community and global perspectives. Peace means more than the absence of violence and conflict. Peace is an ongoing process of building fairness, equality, security and respect for diversity. Simple actions like sharing, being patient or smiling and saying hello can have a far greater impact than we think.
The YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka currently serves over 125,000 people in Simcoe and Muskoka counties in Central Ontario. Our ultimate goal is to empower children, youth and adults to develop the skills and support needed to become healthy and strong.
Ys across the country continue to play an important role in supporting new Syrian families upon their arrival to Canada. We are so pleased to see caring Y members, partners, volunteers, and members of the general public determined to help Syrian refugees settle here and make Canada home.
Professional development in the non-profit sector is a vital tool for strengthening organizational effectiveness in the face of continuous change. In most cases, community needs are many, resources are few and both funding and policy parameters are continuously in flux…
Did you know that Canadian kids spend just under 8 hours a day in front of a screen? That’s almost the same time parents spend at work! With a little over one month of school remaining, now is the time…