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  Young Parents get all the support they need to graduate

  10/10/2018

  Dustin Read - Valley First Branch Manager presents Joan Spence – YMCA Family Support Facilitator and Rhonda Zakala – YMCA VP of Fund Development & Marketing with a $12,000 donation to support the Young Parents Program. 

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• Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign makes HUGE impact

  04/10/2018

  Local Tim Hortons locations raised over $32,349 from their Smile Cookie Campaign for the YMCA of Okanagan’s Healthy Snacks Program. These funds will help the Y serve nutritious snacks to all children in their care, including the 1 in 4 children whose families struggle to afford any snacks at all

  

• YMCA of Okanagan Brings Mental Wellness Programs to West Kelowna and Penticton to Help Young People with Anxiety in BC

  03/10/2018

   The YMCA of Okanagan is expanding its Mental Wellness program offering to West Kelowna and Penticton helping young adults manage stress and anxiety issues. These free programs, offered to those between 13-30 years, will explore coping strategies and management tools in a supportive and accepting environment.

  

• RE/MAX Kelowna builds the potential of local children

  25/09/2018

  RE/MAX Kelowna Owner/Managing Broker Peter Kirk and RE/MAX Realtors present a $5,000 cheque to the YMCA’s Strong Kids Campaign

  

• Developing a love of the game at a young age

  24/09/2018

  Children participating in the Jr. NBA program, which is offered by the YMCA of Okanagan, in partnership with NBA Canada. This 12-week programs introduce children ages 5-7 to basketball in a fun, active and healthy learning environment.  YMCA Financial Assistance is available to any individual, family or child who is unable to participate due to financial circumstances. 

  

• New lease on life after incredible weight loss

  12/09/2018

  Since beginning his fitness journey in April 2017, Austin Nicholls successfully lost 70 pounds by frequenting the Y-operated H2O Adventure + Fitness Centre. Thanks to YMCA Financial Assistance, he was able to become a YMCA of Okanagan member. 

  

• Adopting healthier habits can prevent chronic illness

  10/09/2018

  Hospitalization in late 2017 left Trish Boileau with difficulty even getting out of bed, she learned firsthand the benefits physical activity can have. Since pursuing a healthier, more active lifestyle, Trish’s balance has improved, muscles have limbered up and she experiences much less pain from her arthritis. 

  

• Swim lessons can prevent accidental drownings

  29/08/2018

  Kolton Johnson became water safe this summer after taking swim lessons with his instructor, Robert Goldberg. Swim lessons are included in every child membership, because the YMCA believes it is critical for everyone to learn about water safety and take preventative measures when near water. This is just one of the many ways the Y is working to drown-proof the Okanagan.

  

• YMCA Open to all Wildfire Evacuees

  17/08/2018

  All YMCAs are opening their doors to people impacted by the wildfires burning across the province of BC.  The YMCA has 12 locations in Prince George, Kamloops, Victoria, Kelowna and the Lower Mainland.

  

• Cherry Blossom Triathletes exercise their hearts in many ways

  09/08/2018

  Malindi Elmore, along with her niece Lucy Deshon and son Charlie Hood, present the YMCA’s Strong Kids Campaign with a $1,700 donation from proceeds from the 2018 Kelowna Cherry Blossom Triathlon.