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Free Seniors Health Assessments aim to keep community healthy

The YMCA of Southern Interior BC is inviting older adults to attend an upcoming Seniors Health Assessment at the Kelowna United Mission Soccer Dome this spring.   Each assessment is 45-60 minu

Kethra's Story

I'm 44 and in the best shape of my life thanks to the opportunities I’ve had, and the community support I have received. It's all about mindset and what you want to achieve. I wasn’t going to let my a

The YMCA receives $4 million in funding to improve student success

As part of $4 million in funding received by YMCA Canada through the Government of Canada’s Support for Students Learning program (SSLP), the YMCA of Southern Interior BC is pleased to announce that t

YMCA names new VP of Marketing & Philanthropy

The YMCA Southern Interior BC has named their new VP of Marketing & Philanthropy to replace Rhonda Zakala who is retiring from the role after 17 years of leadership. CEO Allyson Graf is pleased

YMCA Cycle for Strong Kids – Your Way!

The 14th Annual Cycle for Strong Kids will take place virtually this year on Sunday, May 30th where participants can have fun supporting #YMCAStrong Kids their own way! The event welcomes ri

25th Annual Tree of Hope Campaign meets $1 million fundraising goal in support of YMCA and BGC Okanagan

The 25th annual Tree of Hope campaign in support of the YMCA of Southern Interior and BGC Okanagan has reached their collective goal to raise $1 million. The Stober Foundation closed out the campaign