2025 Peace Week Recipient: Rachel Guerin

Rachel Guerin is a passionate advocate for inclusion, accessibility, and community connection in Chatham-Kent, Ontario, where she was born and raised. After graduating from the University of Guelph in

Finding Strength, Support, and Self-Care at the Y: Krista’s Story

For one Sarnia-Lambton mom, the YMCA has become so much more than a fitness centre; it’s been a place of growth, confidence, and community.At 36, she describes herself with a smile as a “geriatric pre

Breaking the Silence - An Educator’s Impact

In our Care for Newcomer Children program, we often welcome children who are just beginning to develop their vocabulary and comprehension skills—many of whom have never been separated from their paren

London 50/50 Winner Announced

Congratulations to Diane, with ticket number 168251!Did you know the Y is a charity? Every ticket sold helps provide access to all YMCA camps, programs and services that support individuals and famili

Kids Swap Screens for Sunshine at YMCA Summer Day Camp, with New Locations in Middlesex County and Generous Support from TD

Summer 2025 is officially underway at YMCA of Southwestern Ontario, as more than 1,100 campers (ages 4-12) are participating in the first weekly session of YMCA Summer Day Camp.This summer, the Y has

Thank You for Helping Us Celebrate Excellence

We are incredibly grateful to the media for their fantastic coverage of the 2025 YMCA Women of Excellence Honourees announcement, which took place on February 11, 2025, at the StarTech.com Community C