YSWO Expands Access to CAS Families Across Southwestern Ontario

Big news! YMCA of Southwestern Ontario (YSWO) is excited to share that we’ve expanded our reach to include all Children’s Aid Society (CAS) families throughout the region. With the addition of Family

Building Community Through Movement: The Inspiring Journey of a Run Club

Meet Gemma and Chris: they started a community Run Club and didn’t expect the success it brought! They did this to prepare for Jordan’s Run the Runway, a 5K run, walk, pole, or roll on a REAL RUNWAY.

Students Stitch Success: A Celebration of Dedication and Growth

Language Skills students have demonstrated exceptional dedication and effort throughout the school year, diligently applying the skills learned in their classes and effortlessly working to perfect the

Child Care Worker & ECE Appreciation Day 2024

Meghna (pictured on left) is an Early Childhood Educator at a one of our Sarnia YMCA Child Care Centres. She shares that the Y welcomes international students when others do not, making it feel like h

Youth Centre Opens: A New Hub for Fun, Growth, and Community Connection!

The Komoka Youth Centre officially opened with a ribbon-cutting event on September 13, 2024. The celebration saw Mayor Aina DeViet, Councillor Sue Cates, staff from Middlesex Centre and the Middlesex

Six in Ten Canadians Surveyed Have Little or No Sense of Community, New YMCA Research Reveals

YMCA Highlights Canadian Social Isolation and Offers Connection Through Community ProgramsA new survey commissioned by YMCA Canada, conducted among Angus Reid Forum members, reveals that a staggering