News and Stories

Monica's Y is Helping Others

There are YMCA "lifers" who have dedicated their careers to helping others thrive. Monica has been with us for over 10 years and during her time here, she has fostered meaningful connections with coun

Jennifer Meyer's Story

The Y played an integral role in my childhood As a kid, I only ever saw the Y as a source of pure fun and joy, but as an adult, I see just how much more opportunity it provides. The Y empowers sing

Derek’s Journey from Surviving to Thriving

My husband and I were so lucky to have been gifted with our son Derek 3 years ago, but our introduction to parenthood was not typical as our son was born with three separate birth defects.  At

Melody's Story

For the majority of my life, my brothers and I were raised by a single mom, my grandparents, and various friends of our family. I lost two members of my family in a car accident that nearly claimed

Free Active Living Program Targets Downtown Seniors

The Kelowna Downtown YMCA is providing innovative solutions to help seniors start, and stick with, an active routine. They are offering a free one-month membership along with an evidence-based health

How Mindfulness Transformed my Everyday Life

When I first moved to Canada as an international student my mental health absolutely plummeted. I originally grew up in Uganda and went to boarding school in Kenya and the United Kingdom, so I knew mo