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YMCA Seeks $32,000 to Reach $100,000 Goal for Strong Communities Fund by March 31, 2025
The YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce is calling on the community to help raise $32,000 by March 31, 2025, to reach its $100,000 goal for their Strong Communities Fund. This critical funding will ensure that individuals and families in need have access to life-changing YMCA programs through the YMCA’s financial assistance program.

King Charles III Coronation Medal Ceremony
Join us as we award Tom Rice and Sonya Mount the King Charles III Coronation Medal for their invaluable contributions to our community, particularly their dedicated leadership as the YMCA Co-Chairs of the Julie McArthur Regional Recreation Centre Capital Campaign.

Building A Better Experience Together
At the YMCA, we want everyone who comes to our centres of community to find the support and spaces they need to meet their health and well-being goals. In the

YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce Receives $16,500 donation from Bruce Power for Homelessness Response Program
The YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce is pleased to announce the receipt of a generous $16,500 donation from Bruce Power in support of its Homelessness Response programming. This donation will provide vital assistance to individuals and families experiencing homelessness or precarious housing in Bruce County.

2024 Charitable Donation Deadline Extended
Don’t miss out on the chance to make a donation and claim it on your 2024 income taxes! Canada Revenue Agency has confirmed that donations to our charity of $20.00 or more made up to February 28, 2025 can be claimed on your 2024 tax return!

Family Day at the Y!
Spend Family Day at the YMCA! Join us Monday, February 17 for FREE activities! We are open 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM, see full schedule for details.

5km Lighthouse Fun Run, Register Now!
Registration is now open for Cobble Beach’s 3rd Annual 5km Lighthouse Fun Run! Complete the course and enjoy a complimentary lunch and a refreshing drink at the finish line, courtesy of Three Sheets Brewing (for participants 19+). Proceeds from the event will support the YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce.

2025 Membership Fees & Refresh My Y
As a charitable organization, we are committed to providing exceptional facilities, programs and experiences that are accessible to everyone in our community.

Owen Sound Partner Day – Free Access to the Y!
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.

Giving Tuesday – Your Support Makes a Difference
It’s Giving Tuesday, a global day of generosity. Today, you have the power to make a difference!

The 2024 YMCA Peace Medal Recipients are…
The 2024 YMCA Peace Medal recipients are Joan John and Barb Vandenbor. This prestigious award recognizes individuals who embody the values of peace through their actions and contributions to the community.

YMCA Peace Week
During YMCA Peace Week from November 16-23, our YMCA, together with YMCAs across Canada, are celebrating the presence of peace in our communities, and reflecting on the peace-building work that happens all year both inside and outside the YMCA.

Join Us! YMCA Peace Medal Ceremony
Join us as we honour the 2024 YMCA Peace Medal Recipient(s). 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.

YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce Receives $17,300 Capital Grant for Pool Heating System Upgrade
On Friday, MPP Rick Byers formally congratulated the YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce on receiving a $17,300 Capital grant from the provincial government’s Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) this summer. The OTF grant is helping the YMCA to upgrade the heating system in its aquatics centre.

Child Care Worker & Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day
At the YMCA we deeply value our early childhood educators who are committed providing high-quality care for children and supporting families. Let’s recognize and support these dedicated professionals, today and every day.

YMCA Member Experience Survey
At the YMCA, we want everyone who comes to our centres of community to find the support and spaces they need to meet their health and well-being goals. To better understand if our YMCA is meeting the needs and expectations of our members, we are conducting a YMCA Member Experience Survey.

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.

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.