Y Saves Lives

With the Y Saves Lives Campaign, we’re going to raise $25 million to make bold and targeted investments to double the number of people we serve from 270,000 to 550,000.

Child Care Careers

YMCA educators focus on building responsive relationships with children in environments where they feel physically and emotionally safe to play, learn and have fun.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

The YMCA is a reflection and celebration of the diverse communities which we all call home.

Our Impact

From social isolation and unemployment, to lack of accessible child care, affordable housing, and systemic racism, too many of our neighbours face daily barriers that limit their ability to build healthy, thriving lives. Our communities need the YMCA more than ever before. 

120
+
Locations across Hamilton, Burlington, Brantford & Haliburto...
1
Million+
Funds raised to support access to YMCA programs & services.
4000
+
Newcomers connected to community services.

Join Our Community

There are many ways to join the Y and become part of our vision to build thriving and healthier communities, where everyone belongs.

The Y Saves Lives

With the Y Saves Lives Campaign, we’re going to raise $25 million to make bold and targeted investments to double the number of people we serve from 270,000 to 550,000.

Join Our Team

Feel good about your job knowing that you're changing lives by helping other to reach their full potential.

Become a Member

YMCA membership is more than just access to YMCA facilities and virtual programs. Join a network of supportive people and programs.

 

Land Acknowledgement
 

We wish to acknowledge that we are situated upon the traditional territories of the Erie, Neutral, Huron-Wendat, Haudenosaunee and Mississaugas. This land is covered by the Dish With One Spoon Wampum Belt Covenant, which was an agreement between the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe to share and care for the resources around the Great Lakes.

We further acknowledge that this land is also covered by the Between the Lakes Purchase, 1792, between the Crown and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. We also recognize the contributions of Metis, Inuit, and other Indigenous peoples have made, both in shaping and strengthening our communities, provinces and country as a whole.

This continues to be the home to many Indigenous Peoples from across Turtle Island, and we are grateful for the opportunity to work in this community on their territory. As settlers we thank all the generations of people who have taken care of this land for thousands of years. We recognize that we must do more to learn about the rich history of this land so that we can better understand our roles as residents, neighbours, partners and caretakers.