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  Best of Kelowna 2020

  07/07/2020

  Thank you for voting for us in the 2020 Best of Kelowna awards! We are so proud to place in the group fitness facility, workout facility and kids attraction categories among other fantastic local businesses. Our spirits are lifted to know that you were still thinking of us, even after our temporary closures were in effect.

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• YMCA Response to the Death of George Floyd

  12/06/2020

  Even when measured against the backdrop of a global pandemic, the recent news out of the City of Minneapolis has been difficult to absorb. It has been particularly painful for members of our Black, Indigenous, Asian Canadian and racialized communities, including members of our team. As a charity embracing diversity and social inclusion, we believe that Canada and BC is one of the best places in the world to live. But we know it’s not the best place for everyone.

• City Councillor creates campaign for Small Business and Charity

  01/06/2020

  Kelowna City Councillor, Loyal Wooldridge, has come up with a unique way to help the local economy tackle challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Wooldridge has conceptualized the MADE IN YLW campaign, designed to support small business and charity alike.

  

• YMCAs Re-Opening Soon

  15/05/2020

  A phased re-opening of the Kelowna Family Y, H2O Adventure + Fitness Centre and the Downtown Y, beginning with health and fitness, will be determined in collaboration with the City of Kelowna and an announcement will be made as soon as possible.

• Bollywood Gala changes young lives with incredible $97,455 donation

  12/03/2020

  The Gopal Family’s Bollywood Gala Fundraiser, presented by CapriCMW, took place last weekend, raising an astonishing $97,455! The sold-out gala’s event proceeds will directly benefit two of the YMCA of Okanagan’s programs for high risk populations, Beyond the Bell and the Young Parent Program, both aimed at changing lives for local youth.

  

• UBC and YMCA partner to offer free health assessments in community

  05/03/2020

  Adults and Seniors can access free health assessments this month to equip them with knowledge and strategies to improve their overall health and lower health risks. The assessments are offered by UBC in combination with the YMCA of Okanagan.

  

• New preschool spaces available in Penticton

  11/02/2020

  Queen’s Park YMCA Child Care Centre is now offering Preschool program for children ages 3 to 5. The YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum places an emphasis on outdoor activity and natural playscapes as well as experienced, nurturing teachers, to ensure children are equipped with the tools they need to succeed.

  

• Kelowna tosses $3,415 in support of the YMCA at Rockets puck toss

  04/02/2020

  The Kelowna Rockets charity puck toss raised $3,415 for the YMCA of Okanagan to subsidize camps, swim lessons and other recreational programs for local low-income children and families. On behalf of the residents at BlueSky, Melcor Developments donated $1,250 on top of puck sales to ensure the Y remains accessible to everyone, including those who struggle financially.

  

• Lions support local kids at the Y

  16/01/2020

  The Kelowna-Rutland Lions Club members visited the Kelowna Family YMCA with a big cheque that will help many more children and youth in need. 

  

• Thank you for being Moved to Give!

  06/01/2020

  The 2019 YMCA Move to Give Campaign has reached its goal! Together, our members raised over $40,000 by personal donation and event participation to help provide financial assistance to those who need it most.