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Shelby's Y is Healing

Just over a year ago, I suffered a terrible injury that left me in constant pain and unable to work my physical job at the young age of 28. I build houses and in an unfortunate accident fell off scaff

Hollis' Y is Mental Health

Physical activity is something I have always enjoyed and prioritized throughout my life, so I was devastated when I became disabled a year ago. I was in debilitating pain from my sciatica, fibromyalgi

YMCA Contest Initiates over 5,500 Hours of Exercise in the Okanagan

After a difficult year, the YMCA of Okanagan has been motivating everyone to get active with their free 21-Day YFitness Challenge and they’ve seen an overwhelming response with 5,589 total hours of ph

Morningside Rotary gives teen parents a healthy start in spirit, mind and body

The Morningside Rotary Club just made it possible for more young families attending the YMCA’s Young Parent Program to improve their health and mental wellbeing.

The YMCA applauds continued provincial investments in children and youth

April 20th, 2021 (Vancouver, B.C.) – YMCAs of B.C.  The YMCAs of BC welcome the provincial government’s continued commitment, in B.C. Budget 2021, towards universal child care, youth mental he

First West Foundation

What is your position/title and company, and what do you do there? Susan Byrom, Executive Director, Community Investment and First West Foundation As Executive Director, I provide strategic leader