News and Stories

Barb's Story

After undergoing a major accident, numerous surgeries, and extensive rehab, I have earned a new name- Barb 2.0 as I am essentially a rebuild! In July 2016, I was in a major motorcycle accident. My

Bob's Story

Since 2004, I have experienced 3 heart attacks, triple bypass surgery, bladder cancer, ventricular tachycardia, and just recently an ischemic stroke. My wife says that I’m on my 7th life and I have bo

Luci's Y is Family

"The love I got from this place made me want to keep going." Luci was struggling mentally and financially after being diagnosed with breast cancer three years ago, but she never lost hope and staye

Young Parent Program supports with basic needs, child care, education and more

Young Parent Program supports young families with basic needs, child care, education and more The YMCA Young Parent Program is a free community program designed to empower young parents under the a

Val's Y is Community

"You don't do it alone, you do it with support of others." As a single parent, Valene had to work three jobs to support herself and her son, Zach. Accessing safe and nurturing childcare for Zach wa

Change starts here: Kaylee's story

My name is Kaylee Cornish, and I see the impact of donor gifts every day. After 7 incredible years working at the Kelowna Family YMCA, I resigned to pursue my dream of becoming an LPN. Leaving was