The unification of YMCA of Northern BC, YMCA-YWCA of Kamloops and YMCA of Greater Vancouver makes YMCA BC the province’s largest social charity. We are now one association with one mission—to strengthen our impact in communities across British Columbia.
The YMCA COMMUNITY Campaign is our annual fundraising campaign to address urgent needs in our communities and give everyone the opportunity to access their local Y, regardless of their financial circumstances.
Join us and the many generous donors supporting the YMCA COMMUNITY CAMPAIGN to ensure access for all. Every donation adds up to make a big difference in someone’s life. We are stronger together.
Ways Your COMMUNITY CAMPAIGN Gift Changes Lives
Financial Access
You provide vulnerable children and families, and low-income seniors and adults with Y memberships to participate in life-enhancing activities and programs.
Building Health and Community
You give seniors and adults the chance to maintain good health and meaningful connections. And you help build health equity in our communities.
Child and Youth Development
You provide safe, fun spaces for children and youth in our communities to learn, grow, and develop leadership skills.
Area of Greatest Need
You give us the ability to address urgent local needs as they arise, making a world of difference to our most vulnerable community members, neighbours, and friends.
Rahel’s Story
Like many who journey from abroad to start a new life in Canada, Rahel and her family found adjusting to life in a new country—with its different language, culture and customs—difficult. Without a support network, they felt lost, as if they didn’t belong.
The culture shock became too much for Rahel’s husband and, unfortunately, after a few months, he returned to their home country. Rahel was left alone in Vancouver with her son Thomas, who became very distressed and depressed when his father left.
Rahel knew her son needed an opportunity to meet friends and feel a sense of belonging. She turned to the YMCA and was grateful to discovers she could get a YMCA membership, thanks to the YMCA’s annual campaign, which included free swimming lessons for Thomas. “It really helps my son get his mind off our family’s problems,” Rahel shares. “He gets a chance to be active and socialize with other kids!”
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