As a mom of a child with special needs, one of my greatest hopes is for my son to enjoy as many “typical” childhood experiences as possible. When I was younger, I had the chance to go to summer camp at the Y.M.C.A., and those memories have always stayed with me. I can’t express how much it meant to see my own child have that same opportunity this summer at Camp Wildwood with the incredible support of an Inclusion Counsellor. Even before camp began, the thoughtful touch of sen

Pat McCraw’s legacy can still be felt throughout Guelph decades after she first began volunteering within the community. Known for her leadership, compassion and commitment to helping others, McCraw played a key role in shaping several organizations and initiatives that continue to strengthen the community today. In recognition of her efforts and lasting impact, Pat McCraw has been named this year’s GuelphToday Community Builders Award recipient in the Legacy category. McCraw

The YMCA was chosen as the Charity of Choice for the Rangers 50/50 draw during the playoffs, a donation amplified by the Kitchener Rangers' remarkable postseason run. Rangers Reach is the charitable branch of the Kitchener Rangers Hockey Club. Past donations from the Foundation have helped grow YMCA youth programs, especially those supporting female identifying athletes. The money raised from this 50/50 draw will go straight to youth-focused projects, making sure local ki

Local MPP Catherine Fife attended the grand opening of the expanded fitness centre at Stork Family YMCA in Waterloo. The expanded space offers new fitness equipment thanks to a $200,000 Capital grant received from the provincial government’s Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF). “Thank you to Ontario Trillium Foundation for this generous investment in our community's wellbeing,” said Catherine Fife, MPP for Waterloo. “The additional fitness area and new equipment at Stork Family

“Alone, we can do so little; together, we can do so much.” - Helen Keller Written on the walls across all six YMCA of Three Rivers locations are stories of volunteers who have dedicated their time, energy, passion, and talent to our programs, services and operations. These are pieces of who they are, and through their generosity, they have become part of what the YMCA of Three Rivers is and always has been. National Volunteer Week 2026 is an opportunity to celebrate this. Wh

Written By: Keristen, Samuel and Teddy At the Stratford YMCA, change is more than a renovation—it’s a reflection of evolving community values and a commitment to dignity, safety, and inclusion. In 2024, the Stratford Y undertook a meaningful transformation: converting traditional boys’ and girls’ changerooms into all-gender, family-style spaces. This shift was not only a physical renovation but also a cultural one—one that has reshaped the way members of all ages experience t

The Leslie J. Cornwell Camp Leadership Award was created by twins Andrew and Ryan Paulley to honour their late mother’s love of YMCA camping and leadership. Now in its fifth year, the award has supported 14 young staff with $7,000 toward post-secondary education, recognizing their impact and inspiring future camp leaders. What began as a tribute to Leslie’s legacy has grown into a tradition of encouragement and community building at YMCA camps.

St. Mary’s General Hospital and the YMCA of Three Rivers are expanding access to heart care with a new pacemaker clinic at the Stratford YMCA, opening January 8.

The School Nutrition Program in Peel had the pleasure of hosting federal and provincial government officials as they announced an agreement resulting in an investment of $108.5 million over three years to expand school food programs across the province.