News and Stories

Kiah’s Y is Wellbeing

I moved to the Yukon for work to embark on what I thought would be an exciting adventure. Unfortunately, soon after I arrived, I found myself in an extremely negative environment and anxiety began to

Same Y, New Name

Our local YMCA changes name to the YMCA of Southern Interior BC Our local YMCA is growing, and with it comes some exciting plans along with a new name — The YMCA of Okanagan is now officially the Y

YMCA Announces New Board Chair

The YMCA of Okanagan has announced a new board chair for the Association. David Bond has been on the YMCA’s Board of Directors for the past five years and is the Office Managing Partner for KPMG Kelow

A Record-Breaking Charity Golf Tournament

$86,000 was raised in support of the YMCA’s Strong Kid Campaign. The 12th Annual Wilson M. Beck Charity Golf Tournament held at the Kelowna Golf and Country Club on July 18th saw players “swinging

Beyond the Bell bridges the gap for low-income children

Beyond the Bell started when a local principal reached out to the YMCA in hopes of a program that would ensure no child falls behind. This particular school had a high poverty rate in comparison wi

YMCA of Okanagan Celebrates Child Care Month

The City of Kelowna and Province of BC have proclaimed the month of May as Child Care Appreciation Month. The YMCA of Okanagan is recognizing these essential workers who step up to make a difference b