Association Services
A Community Builder
A YMCA builds leadership, character and
competence in individuals within a group setting. A YMCA is a
values-based environment in which friendships are formed,
family relationships are strengthened and community ties made.
A World-Wide Family
The YMCA was founded in 1844 and an
international alliance of national organizations was created in
1855, the World Alliance, to which YMCA Canada belongs.
Hundreds of associations world-wide are partnered for mutual
learning, support and exchange.
A Canadian Leader
YMCA Canada is a federation of 50 YMCAs
and 12 YMCA/YWCAs. YMCA Canada represents associations at the
world-level and assists association to work together to build
their capacity and relate to government and national leaders in
other sectors.
A Centre of Community
A YMCA is a centre of community where
people from all backgrounds come together to take care of a
common need or pursue a common interest. A YMCA welcomes all.
A Charity
A YMCA is a registered charitable
organization. Each Association is autonomous. Like hospitals,
colleges and universities, a YMCA is a community asset. A YMCA
invests in programs, activities, projects and initiatives that
benefit the entire community. The YMCA is continually changing
and adapting along with society to meet the current needs of
communities and service vary community by community and
generation by generation.
