News and Stories

RBC Donates $50k to YMCA of Okanagan

Young adults in the Okanagan are now one-step closer to being linked with potential employers thanks to the ongoing support from RBC Foundation. RBC began funding the YMCA’s employment programs in 201

YMCA of Okanagan NEW CEO Announcement

The YMCA of Okanagan has named their new CEO to replace Sharon Peterson who is retiring from the role after 27 years of leadership. The Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Allyson Graf,

Eric’s Y is Perseverance

After two years of training to become an IRONMAN, I was crushed when the triathlon I registered for and had poured so much time into working towards was cancelled due to COVID. With the help of the YM

Swing For a Cause

$68,000 was raised at The 11th Annual Charity Golf Tournament held at the Kelowna Golf and Country Club on September 20th! The tournament saw players “swinging for a great cause” – to give l

Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Success!

Record-Breaking Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign brings $56,740 in smiles and snacks for YMCA Child Care. A record-breaking number of Smile Cookies were sold locally during the 25th Annual Tim

Stober Foundation Gift

A three-year gift totaling over $200,000 by the Stober Foundation to the YMCA of Okanagan has ensured that we could continue to deliver essential services to those faced with uncertainty, isolation an