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  Valley First wraps young families in warmth and optimism

  25/06/2020

  Valley First, a division of First West Credit Union, recently expanded its partnership with the YMCA to ensure the young parents they serve will have the long-term support and resources needed to make transformational change for themselves and their children. 

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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.

• YMCA increases child care hours including weekends for Essential Service Workers in in Penticton

  10/04/2020

  The YMCA of Okanagan is committed to supporting Okanagan communities during this pandemic. In order to address a community need in Penticton, the charitable organization is now offering extended child care hours for Essential Service Workers. 

• YMCA cancels Healthy Kids Day for 2020

  09/04/2020

  YMCA Healthy Kids Day is a national Y initiative with the goal of bringing families together to engage in fun, active play, and learn healthier habits to help them grow and thrive. The Y has cancelled the event to ensure the health and safety of community members during the COVID crisis. 

• YMCA offers Out of School Care at Kelowna Family Y

  08/04/2020

  The YMCA of Okanagan announced today that it will be offering licensed out of school care for those children of parents who are performing essential services in Kelowna. 

• YMCA offers Essential Child Care Program in Penticton

  01/04/2020

  During COVID-19, the YMCA of Okanagan will provide child care for those who work in essential services. The YMCA is following all precautions and health recommendations from local and provincial health authorities in the delivery of this needed service. 

• YMCA offering a variety of free virtual classes and programs

  31/03/2020

  The YMCA of Okanagan has launched a series of online services to continue to support community members with their health and wellness goals. For over 38 years they have been here for Okanagan residents and they are not quitting now. 

• YMCA of Okanagan Health, Fitness and Aquatic Centres to close today due to COVID-19 pandemic

  16/03/2020

  The YMCA of Okanagan has announced that it will be temporarily closing its Health, Fitness and Aquatic Centres as of 8 p.m. Monday, March 16 in their response to preventing community spread of the COVID-19 virus.