Shining Bright Since 1877
Igniting potential. Connecting community. Sparking brighter futures.
The YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce is a charitable organization that has been igniting potential since 1877.
YMCA Programs in Grey Bruce
Find opportunities for growth and connection through:
Health, Fitness & Aquatics
Child Care
Employment Services
Community Initiatives
Immigrant Services
Camps
No matter where you are on your journey, our caring staff, welcoming spaces, and meaningful programs are here to support you, because when people shine, communities shine brighter.
Our Mission
The YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce is a charity dedicated to building a caring, healthy community by creating opportunities for all people to achieve personal growth in spirit, mind and body.
Our Vision
Our YMCA is a community leader focused on improving the health and well-being of Owen Sound and Grey and Bruce Counties.
Our Values
Our core values guide our every day decisions and actions. We encourage everyone involved with the YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce to accept and demonstrate these values:
Belonging: embracing differences and valuing the diversity and experience of all people.
Caring: accepting others, being compassionate, generous, sensitive and thoughtful towards the needs of others.
Honesty: shown through integrity, fairness and sincerity in words & action, being trustworthy and trusting others.
Respect: acknowledging the inherent worth in oneself and others, treating others fairly and justly.
Responsibility: being accountable for one’s behaviours, obligations and actions.
Annual Reports
Our annual report outlines the important role we play across Grey and Bruce and highlights the impact we make in the community each year. The YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce has been serving the people of our region since 1877. Throughout the years our location, facilities, and services have changed to meet the continually evolving needs of our diverse community.
Our underlying focus always has, and always will be, building strong communities.
Capital Campaign Impact Report
Strategic Plan: 2023-2027
Part of Something Bigger
The YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce is proud to be part of the huge network of YMCAs and YWCAs that operate throughout the world.
The YMCA is one of Canada’s longest standing and largest charities, with a presence in Canada since 1851 and now serving more than 2.25 million people annually across 1,700 program locations. All Associations are members of YMCA Canada, which works to strengthen associations and advocates on their behalf, regionally, nationally and internationally. Visit YMCA Canada’s website to learn more about how associations work together on a national level, view a rich history of archival photo galleries, and explore the YMCA’s impact internationally.