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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

Cobble Beach 5km Lighthouse Fun Run Raises Over $5,800 for YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce
Cobble Beach Golf Resort proudly hosted its 2nd annual 5km Lighthouse Fun Run on Sunday,
April 28th, drawing in 225 enthusiastic participants and raising an impressive $5,892.00 in support of the YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce.

National Volunteer Week, April 14 – 20
Celebrating our incredible YMCA Volunteers! Our volunteers are the heartbeat of our community, turning every generous moment into a force for good. Your dedication inspires us all! We thank you for your unwavering commitment to helping create a brighter tomorrow for all!

Outdoor Swim Lessons – Meaford & Owen Sound
Register for Summer Swim Lessons at Blue Dolphin Pool in Meaford or Harrison Park Pool in Owen Sound!

YMCA Strong Communities Campaign raises $98,000
We are thrilled to announce that our recent Strong Communities Campaign has been an incredible success, raising a total of $98,000! Although we were just shy of our $100,000 goal, this achievement is nothing short of amazing, and it’s all thanks to the generosity and support of our donors.

The YMCA’s Statement on International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination 2024
Let us use this day to reiterate our dedication to promoting a world where everyone can shine within our YMCA community and beyond. By standing together against racial discrimination, we can build a more just world.

Strong Communities Campaign
Support our Strong Communities Campaign! Our Community relies on the YMCA, and the YMCA relies on dedicated donors like you. Our fiscal year is coming to an end and we need your support. You can make a difference. Help us reach out goal: $100,000.

YMCA Community Initiatives, Employment Services & Settlement Services is moving!
YMCA Community Initiatives, Employment Services & Settlement Services is moving to the 209 9th Street E., Owen Sound (formerly The Sun Times building). The first day open in the new location will be Monday, March 25.

The YMCA’s Statement on International Women’s Day 2024
On International Women’s Day, we celebrate the achievements of women at the YMCA and the contributions they make to helping communities thrive. With women representing over 80% of the Canadian

Black History Month 2024 Statement
The YMCA is committed to fostering an environment where every individual is valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential. This month, and every month, we reaffirm our dedication

Family Day at the YMCA
Spend Family Day at the YMCA! Join us Monday, February 19 for a Rec Swim, Family Gym or even a workout upstairs. We are open 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., see full schedule for details.

2024 Regional Job Fair
The region’s largest job fair is returning February 14, 2024 from 1:00-6:00 pm at the Bayshore Community Centre, 1900 3rd Avenue East, Owen Sound Media Release – January 19, 2024,

Registration Open: 5km Lighthouse Fun Run
Cobble Beach’s 2nd annual 5km Lighthouse Fun Run is now open for registration! Proceeds from this event will go to support the YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce.

Pool Admission Policy Update!
We have updated our Swim Test for Rec, Open and Family Swims. Please review our Pool Admission Requirements before you arrive for your Swim.

New Year, No Joiner Fee!
New Year, No Joiner Fee! Join the YMCA today and SAVE $45. Ignite possibilities at the YMCA. We’re here to help you find your way so you can achieve the unimaginable.

What Makes the Perfect Gift?
What makes a gift perfect? To us, it’s the impact it has – and the hope it brings. Each gift to the YMCA is a perfect gift.

Home for the Holidays Student Membership
Home for the Holidays? Stay active at your YMCA for only $35!