Y Communities Thrive
Strong communities don't happen by chance, they are built through connection, care and the willingness to show up for one another. At the YMCA of Eastern Ontario, that belief comes to life everyday in spaces where children feel safe, youth find belonging, and families access the support they need to move forward.
That shared impact is at the heart of the YMCA's 2026 Annual Campaign, Y Communities Thrive.
The year’s campaign aims to raise $440,000 to expand access to critical YMCA programs and services across the region. From providing healthy meals and safe spaces for youth, to building life skills through recreation and leadership programs, the YMCA continues to respond to the evolving needs of the communities it serves.
This work is made possible through the generosity of donors, partners, and volunteers who believe in a stronger, more inclusive Eastern Ontario.
From youth programs and food security initiatives to aquatics, housing, childcare and community outreach, the YMCA's impact spans every stage of life.
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
- 376 weeks of summer camp offered to local children
- 30,000 meals delivered to kids and teens
- 4,200 visits to Work Hard Eat Well and 6,700 to Teen Nights
- 335 aquatic leadership certifications issued
- 55 at risk youth participated in the Student Impact and Back on Track programs
- 37,500 swim lesson days provided across Kingston, Brockville, Prescott, North Grenville and North Dundas
- 2500 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 help Y Communities Thrive
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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 Y Communities Thrive across our region by giving to the YMCA of Eastern Ontario today.
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