News and Stories

At the YMCA, we have a team of dedicated, passionate and caring staff and volunteers who work with individuals every day to prevent inactivity, social isolation and the effects of poverty. Understanding that we all have a role to play to help change lives for the better, our staff are also asked each year to give.

The team at Running Room Kelowna do so much more than sell top quality running gear, offer walk/run clinics and organize races for runners of all levels.

Urban Systems is a professional consulting firm committed to creating ideas and meaningful ways to contribute to their local community. Through the Urban Systems Foundation, staff give back to Kelowna and surrounding communities through employee-driven Foundation initiatives.

The owner of Fresh Air and his team have long been supporters of the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign. And we couldn’t be more grateful for their sponsorship and participation in making Cycle for Strong Kids the Y’s largest and most successful fundraising event.

Grant and Wendy Delcourt believe healthy communities start with healthy people. That’s why Grant, who leads the Delcourt Advisory Group at Scotia Wealth Management, his team and family, take a very active role in supporting their community.

What is your name?  Carol Kipps-Sewell. What is your position with the Y?  Employment Facilitator. What Y Centre/program do you work with?  YConnects, Career Development Services, Pandosy Street.