YMCA-YWCA Of Winnipeg

The YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg is a charity that ignites the potential in people, helping them grow, lead, and give back to their communities.At our core, we are passionate about creating opportunities and continuously advancing the well-being of the communities we serve.

We do this by developing healthy and successful people who in turn create a positive impact in their local neighborhoods.By supporting the Y you are ...

Ensuring Everyone Can Thrive:

• We believe everyone deserves a chance to reach their potential. That's why we remove financial barriers to Y Winnipeg membership and programming for those that couldn't otherwise afford to participate.

Supporting Healthy Lifestyles:

• Our Child Care Centres provide play-based programming that nurtures children’s social, emotional, cognitive and physical development.
• We incorporate physical literacy and daily activity into programs for children and teens, like camps and child care, to help them build lifelong healthy habits.
• Our health and fitness programs help people of all ages—regardless of their background or financial situation—make physical activity part of their regular routine.
• We offer free Swim to Survive programming because learning to swim is a life-saving skill.
• We provide important mental health programming for adults and youth.

Fostering Belonging And Connection:

• Our Community Hubs are a second home to many; a place to play, meet other people, and socialize in a welcoming space.
• We help newcomers adjust to life in Canada which helps the whole community thrive. Our programs offer opportunities to interact meaningfully with others, learn language skills, and connect with resources.
• Children shine brightest when they play and learn — together. Giving them a strong foundation of trust and safety allows them to explore through their own natural curiosity and play.
• We help children of all backgrounds experience the magic of camp at Camp Stephens. As children and teens explore nature and experience new activities, friendships and belonging are sparked, self-confidence and independence grow and leadership skills begin to shine.