Inspire the Future
Each day at the YMCA of Eastern Ontario, even the smallest act of generosity—a donation, a kind word, a moment of encouragement—can uplift a child, empower a teen, or strengthen a family. These acts create momentum that moves lives forward, shaping a stronger, more connected community. That’s the driving force behind the YMCA’s 2025 Annual Campaign, launched under the powerful theme Inspire the Future.
The YMCA of Eastern Ontario is a charity that is passionate about creating opportunities and advancing the well-being of the communities we serve. We do this by developing healthy and successful people who in turn create a positive impact in their neighbourhoods.
This year’s campaign aims to raise $435,000, ensuring that even more people have access to the safe, inclusive, and transformative programs the YMCA offers. These include everything from providing meals to children, offering safe spaces for teens, and teaching life-saving skills through aquatic leadership programs.
When you give to the YMCA, you help build healthier communities, strengthen local families, and create inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. Your support doesn't just make a difference today—it inspires lasting change for generations to come.
When you give to the YMCA of Eastern Ontario, you ensure that everyone, regardless of their financial circumstances, have an opportunity to access healthy programs, safe spaces and a welcoming community.
Last year, donations made an extraordinary impact:
- 25% of Members received some form of financial assistance
- 327 weeks of summer camp offered to local children
- 30,000 meals delivered to kids and teens
- 4,000 visits to Work Hard Eat Well and 6,700 to Teen Nights
- 408 aquatic leadership certifications issued
- 90% attendance in the Student Impact and Alternative Suspension programs
- 37,500 swim lesson days provided across Kingston, Brockville, Prescott, and North Grenville
- 2000 days of housing through our Hearthstone housing program
As a charity, our mission is to create opportunities that empower people of all ages and backgrounds. When you give to the Y, you're not just donating—you’re investing in potential. It only takes one act of generosity to inspire the future.
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$35 give a child one month access to youth recreation programs. |
$75 helps a senior stay mobile & maintain their independence with a year’s membership. |
$100 provides 10 meals for a child or teen. |
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$245 gives a child the experience of one week of summer camp. |
$700 provides one day of snacks for our teen drop-in program. |
$1000 offers a full scholarship to someone obtaining their lifeguarding certifications. |
On behalf of our YMCA community, we hope you will help to inspire the future of our region by giving to the YMCA of Eastern Ontario today.
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