Unlock your potential at the Y. Check out our latest brand campaign, highlighting programs our charity offers in BC and across Canada. #ShineOn #YMCABC

This week, the YMCA was at the Local Government Management Association convention in Victoria. We had great discussions w/ municipal staff about how we partner w/ municipalities to deliver life-enhancing recreation, child care, & community programs in BC. #lgma2024 @ymcasibc

RT @JM_Whiteside: Thanks to @MitziDeanBC and Heidi Worthington, CEO at @GreaterVanYMCA for joining us in celebrating 37 new childcare space…

Great to host @YaaraSaks last week for a conversation about #mentalhealth & the difference that the Y Mind program makes for young people. Thanks to all our past participants who shared their experiences & to @MinisterSaks for taking the time to listen & share her story too.

We’ve had a great time at the Lower Mainland LGA Conference in Whistler. Our team has been engaging w/ municipal leaders & discussing ways to partner with the Y to expand child care in BC, build & operate centres of community, & offer more community programs. #LMLGA

RT @YMCA_Canada: 🚀 Big news! Raising wages for Early Childhood Educators could attract over 100K ECEs, boost economic returns, & uplift wor…

YMCA BC will join municipal leaders at the Lower Mainland Local Government Association Conference in Whistler from May 1 to 3, 2024. This year, we are pleased to be an event sponsor! Let's connect and discuss ways to support healthy communities together. #LMLGA

RT @vantagepnt: On April 8, 2024 in Victoria, along with several of our collaborators, we heard from BC MLAs about how government and the B…

We are thrilled to hear the funding announcements from the Federal government today to boost child care in Canada, and the specific funding to BC for space creation, inclusion, and the workforce. #childcare #childcarebc

We are encouraged to see that affordability and the health of British Columbians remain key investments in the Province of BC's 2024 budget. Read our full response to the budget here:

This is the first child care centre the YMCA will be operating in the City of New Westminster, and we couldn't be more proud to work alongside such committed partners to bring this centre and these much-needed child care spaces to families in the Queensborough neighbourbood.

#bcnonprofitday was proclaimed on Oct 30, but we salute the sector today, its $28 billion contribution to BC’s economy, & the impact non-profits make in supporting health & wellbeing in people. People like Tyler who faced early challenges. Read his story

Today, the province recognizes the power of non-profits in building healthy communities through a new $60M fund. We look forward to learning more about fund distribution. At the Y, we collaborate with the gov't & stakeholders to create vibrant communities for all. #BCNonProfitDay

📢 Today is #bcnonprofitday - to celebrate the sector’s massive economic & social contribution - and create a deeper understanding of the people and communities it supports. We encourage all non-profits to take part and share your story. More info at:

RT @BoardofTrade: @DrMakokis @pacbluecross Our first panel of experts explored the determinants of health which include gender, culture, ra…

We also enjoyed meeting with Minister @jm_whiteside and Deputy Ministers @shannonnsalter and @SiSityaawks. We had a great conversation about our partnerships with the Province and YMCA BC’s plans to expand our impact in communities. #UBCM2023

YMCA BC was happy to spend some time with our Bettie Allard YMCA partners, City of Coquitlam's @MayorStewart and Councillor @TeriTownerCllr at #UBCM2023.

RT @BrenKent2: Did you know the game of basketball was invented at the YMCA? Come to YMCA’s #ubcm23 trade show booth to shoot some hoops an…