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How Community Helped Shape a Champion Athlete

Zachary Bernier-Michaud’s Ironman journey shows how community fuels greatness. Discover how the YMCA helped shape this record-breaking athlete—and why he believes no dream is achieved alone.

From feeling lost, to finding hope

Lindsay once felt lost and overwhelmed—but everything changed when she joined the YMCA’s Jumpstart program. In a safe and supportive space, she rebuilt her confidence, learned to manage anxiety, and f

Stober Foundation Supports YMCA's NHL Street Program with Landmark Gift!

The YMCA of Southern Interior BC is thrilled to announce a landmark gift from the Stober Foundation to support their new NHL STREET program—a unique collaboration between select YMCAs in Canada and th

5 Reasons to Give the Gift of the YMCA this Holiday Season

Stumped for ideas for your family and friends this holiday season?Looking to do something creative and a bit unexpected this year?Take a break from the malls and online shopping sites and give your lo

YMCA offering free health assessments for Kelowna seniors

 The YMCA of Southern Interior BC’s biannual day of free health assessments for seniors is coming up.On Wednesday, Nov. 20, the non-profit will be checking the health of local seniors at the H2O

Six in Ten Canadians Surveyed Have Little or No Sense of Community, New YMCA Research Reveals

Six in Ten Canadians Surveyed Have Little or No Sense of Community, New YMCA Research Reveals YMCA Highlights Canadian Social Isolation and Offers Connection Through Community Programs KELOWNA,