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 about the importance of youth in our communities. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGzRNicAL7o&feature=youtu.be Both the YMCA and Barrie Police…
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 share a common vision on how to best serve the community. In five years, this…
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 our communities at the Annual General Meeting. The Annual General Meeting is an opportunity to…
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. If my pay cheque didn’t arrive. If my car stopped rolling. If my payments piled…
YMCA Healthy Kids Day kicks off Healthy Me Week on Sunday, June 2, 2013. This event invites all members of the community, free of charge, to each of our centres, celebrating and promoting the healthy growth and development of children…
The YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka is a charitable organization “…dedicated to the growth of all persons in spirit, mind and body, and to their sense of belonging to each other and the global community.” Supporting our values of caring, honesty, inclusiveness,…
Our Strategic Plan, My Y for Good, is dependent on its three strategic directions as pillars for success. My Y Opens Doors, My Y Inspires Youth, and My Y is Strong are the foundation for excellence within the YMCA of…
Our employment opportunities are open for anyone to apply and we do not discriminate in any way during the recruitment or selection process. We hire the applicants who are the best qualified for the role. In general, applicants must be…
Since unveiling the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka Strategic Plan last year, we have been hard at work laying the foundation for the next few years. Most importantly, we have been working towards achieving all of our promises. YMCA’s dedication to the…
The following blog post is part two in a series written by Fiona Cascagnette, Vice President of Child Development and Family Support Programs at the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka. Late in 2012 we shared the exciting CATCH program with you and…