Giving My Kids Opportunities Beyond My Imagination
I was working in a hotel as a housekeeper. I was a single mom with two young kids, Colton and Amber. Their father left the picture shortly after they were born, and I was living pay cheque to pay...
View ArticleA Picture Says a Thousand Words
A lovely picture handed in this morning at Eau Claire YMCA by two of our younger members, able to access the YMCA through our Strong Kids Campaign. Thank you to everyone who supports Strong Kids for...
View ArticleEvery Day at Camp is an Adventure!
We’re asking parents why they send their kids to Camp Chief Hector YMCA. Here’s what Shannon said: “I’ve been sending my two happy campers to YMCA’s Camp Chief Hector for four years- since they were...
View Article‘Twas the Night
YMCA Calgary has been chosen as the charity of choice for ‘Twas the Night, Calgary’s largest holiday celebration and after-hours shopping event! ‘Twas the Night will be held on November 27 at the...
View ArticleThree Holiday Gift Ideas at the YMCA
This festive season, give someone the gift that keeps on giving! Looking for a unique gift this year for stocking stuffers, teachers, employees, neighbors, family, friends and that hard-to-shop-for...
View ArticleStrong Kids Campaign Success Story
Strong Kids Campaign Success Story YMCA Calgary is happy to announce that the 2015 YMCA Strong Kids Campaign raised $1.6 Million and enabled over 20,000 children to participate in YMCA activities! This...
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