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2024 Annual Community Meeting
Join us for The 147th Annual Community Meeting: Enriching Communities, Embracing Our Future
During the meeting, we will share inspiring program highlights and provide valuable insights from our Annual Report, showcasing the impact of our collective efforts.
Owen Sound Partner Day
FREE ACCESS for residents of the City of Owen Sound to the YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce in recognition of their support in creating our beautiful YMCA Health, Fitness & Aquatics facility.
Join the YMCA with $0 Joiner Fee!
Join the YMCA today for no joiner fee and save $60! Not all YMCA benefits are visible, but you will surely feel them. You’ll feel confident and supported. Join the YMCA and see for yourself how the Y is so much more than just a gym.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 30, 2024, marks the fourth annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada, which coincides with Orange Shirt Day.
YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce Celebrates Successful Grand Opening of New Location
The YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce proudly marked the grand opening of its new location, 290 9th Street East, formerly The Sun Times, on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. Over 80 people attended the celebration, including donors, community partners, local charitable organizations, funders, YMCA employees, and members. The event highlighted the YMCA’s 147-year legacy in Grey Bruce and its ongoing commitment to igniting the potential in people of all ages and backgrounds.
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 Programs Toronto, September 16, 2024 – A new survey commissioned by YMCA Canada and the YMCA of Greater Toronto, conducted
Shine On Brand Awareness Campaign
Today, the YMCA launched its first-ever national advertising campaign to connect more people to its programs and shine a light on the Y’s charitable impact. Originally developed by the YMCA of Greater Toronto, the Shine On brand awareness campaign will now reach all markets across Canada.
Living Well Giving Well Grey Bruce
A collaboration involving thirteen local charities, this is a new 30 minute show airing weekly on Rogers T.V. Grey County. It will focus on the profound impact you can make through estate planning, volunteering, and more. You can benefit causes that matter to you for generations to come, while still supporting those you love.
YMCA Peace Medal Nominations Open!
The prestigious YMCA Peace Medal honours people of all ages from coast to coast who are helping to build better communities by exemplifying the values of PEACE.
Get 2 Weeks for $20
Get 2 weeks at the Y for $20! Enjoy a variety of programs and services to help you reach your goals. Join others in our fun group fitness classes, state-of-the-art conditioning centre, swimming pools and gymnasium for sports and recreation activities. Our friendly and welcoming staff are here to inspire and motivate you to get started and keep going.
YMCA Child Care – Ripley Reopens Following Exciting Renovations
The YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce is excited to announce the grand reopening of the YMCA Child Care – Ripley following extensive renovations. The centre welcomed back its young learners on Wednesday, September 4.
City of Owen Sound and YMCA Announce a New 20-Year Operational Agreement
Owen Sound, ON – Today, Owen Sound Council unanimously approved a new 20-year operational agreement with the YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce, reaffirming the partnership that provides recreation services
National Drowning Prevention Week Kick-Off Event!
The YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce invites you to “Drowning Prevention Week Kick Off”, on Sunday, July 21 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM at the YMCA Health, Fitness & Aquatics facility located at 700 10th Street East, Owen Sound. The event will take place in the North parking lot at the back.
YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce Receives $10,000 Grant from Eva Leflar Foundation to Support Community Health and Wellness Programs
The YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce is thrilled to announce the receipt of a generous $10,000 grant from the Eva Leflar Foundation. This significant contribution will directly support the YMCA Strong Communities Fund, a financial assistance program ensuring that individuals and families in our community have access to essential health and wellness programs, regardless of their financial circumstances.
Summer Student Membership
Hey students! With school out, you can hit the gym instead of hitting the books! Join the YMCA today with our Student Membership special: Two Months for $75!
YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce Embraces ParticipACTION Community Challenge with New Accessibility Initiatives and Outdoor Activities
The YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce is excited to announce its active participation in the ParticipACTION Community Challenge presented by Novo Nordisk, running from June 1 to June 30, 2024. This national initiative encourages Canadians to get active in pursuit of the title of Canada’s Most Active Community, while also promoting physical activity among equity-denied populations.
James Goreski Private Foundation Awards $15,000 Grant to YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce to support Strong Communities Fund
The YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce is thrilled to announce the receipt of a generous $15,000 grant from the James Goreski Private Foundation. This significant contribution will directly support the YMCA Strong Communities Fund, a financial assistance program ensuring that individuals and families in our community have access to essential health and wellness programs, regardless of their financial circumstances.
YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce in Partnership with Grey Roots Museum & Archives Present Multicultural Day 2024!
The YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce, in collaboration with Grey Roots Museum & Archives, invites you to join us in commemorating cultural diversity, unity, and the vibrant spirit of community at Multicultural Day 2024.
YMCA Receives Historic $25,300 Donation from 100 Women Who Care Grey/Bruce to Support Homelessness Initiative
The YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce is proud to announce that they have received a record-breaking donation of $25,300 from 100 Women Who Care Grey Bruce. This generous contribution, the largest to date from the philanthropic community group, will assist the YMCA’s support of individuals currently experiencing homelessness, both youth and adults, within our communities across Grey and Bruce.
Boosting Early Childhood Educator Wages Would Propel Canadian Economy, Study Finds
Ottawa, ON, May 1, 2024 – A new report released on International Workers’ Day by the Centre for the Study of Living Standards (CSLS), commissioned by YMCA Canada, highlights the
