Leadership Blog: National Campaign and New Brand “Shine On”
By Pamela Marck, Vice President, Brand Experience & Strategic Innovation at the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka. At the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka, we are proud to be…
Buckley Mortgage Broker – Mortgage Wellness awards Advanced Aquatics Scholarships and Investing in Futures Scholarships for YMCA Youth
Gerard Buckley and Mary MacDonald, long-time supporters of the Collingwood and Wasaga Beach YMCAs, have once again demonstrated their commitment to the community by funding…
The Strength to Start Again: A Displaced Ukrainian Mother’s Journey to Canada
Imagine having your home, job, family, community, and country taken from you and having to restart your entire life on the other side of the…
A Legacy of Leadership and Generosity
Pictured above is Grace and Sterling McLeod. Sterling's legacy gift to the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka ensures generations to come can benefit from YMCA programs and…
Beyond Service: The Personal Growth Journey Through Volunteering
For National Volunteer Week, April 14-20, our dedicated volunteers share the stories of why they give their time and what it means to be a…
Forward Together: Georgian College and the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka Aim to Redefine the Landscape of Community-Driven Innovation
Pictured above from left to right are Kevin Weaver, President of Georgian College, Jill Tettmann, CEO of the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka, Nicole Norris, Director of…
YMCA Immigrant Services: Building Bridges, Breaking Barriers – #ITSTARTS
Pictured above are YMCA Immigrant Services staff sharing what #ITSTARTS means to them. From left to right, (top row) Farishta Jasar, Fakhra Naseem, Sandra Ruttan,…
RBC Foundation donates $100,000 to YMCA to support newcomers settling in Simcoe and Muskoka
Pictured above from left to right are Don Silveri, Director, Senior Commercial Markets at RBC, Brandon Gorman, Vice-President, Senior Commercial Markets at RBC, Ronda MacPherson,…
How Community-Focused Fitness Centres are Making a Difference in Local Wellness
In an age where digital connections often overshadow face-to-face interactions, community fitness centres are invaluable. Local YMCA Health, Fitness, and Aquatics centres stand at the…
Unlocking Opportunities: Navigating the Job Market with YMCA Employment Service’s ‘Secret Sauce’ Job Coaching
By Karen Ferguson, Manager, Employment & Learning Services Karen is the regional manager for all YMCA Employment & Learning Services locations in Midland, Huntsville, Parry…