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  Missionwood holiday feast supports local YMCA kids and families with a $6,300 donation

  14/12/2018

  Missionwood Retirement Staff and Residents present the YMCA with a $6,300 cheque to support the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign. 100 percent of proceeds from their annual Gift of Giving luncheon was donated to enable local underprivileged families to participate in Y programs.

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• Registration Now Open for New YMCA Child Care Centre in Penticton

  28/11/2018

  The YMCA of Okanagan will be expanding its child care services into the Penticton community in Spring 2019, with a new multi-age child care centre at the Queen’s Park Elementary School. The facility, which opens March 4, 2019, will offer 59 new spaces for children aged 6 weeks to 12 years, including infant/toddler, 3-5 years, preschool, out of school care, as well as camps for 5- to 12-year-olds.

  

• YMCA invites older adults to attend FREE health assessments

  15/10/2018

  Serena Moser, Health and Fitness Manager at the Kelowna Family YMCA with Marg, one of the Health Assessment participants. During the free Health Assessments staff and volunteers conduct 45-minute, one-on-one evaluations, testing blood pressure, cardiovascular health, muscular strength, balance, agility and more. 

  

• 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. 

  

• 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.