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Empowering Kids Through Sports

Brandon’s Y is Sports Sports have given me so much throughout my lifetime. I’ve gained friends, a season of junior hockey, tournament trips around the world, and most importantly, mental strength a

YMCA Offers Free Access to Fire Evacuees

To support wildfire evacuees, the YMCA of Southern Interior BC is offering free access to our three Y-operated facilities in Kelowna including the Kelowna Family Y, the Downtown Y, and H2O Adventure +

Locals swing for kids at Kelowna charity golf tournament!

Over $90,000 raised in support of children and families. The impact was felt by all at the 13th Annual Wilson M. Beck Charity Golf Tournament held at the Kelowna Golf and Country Club on July 17. W

Online Charity Auction now open in support of local YMCA

WMB Charity Golf tournament opens online auction with opportunity to bid on great prizes The YMCA of Southern Interior BC has announced this year’s dates for their annual Wilson M. Beck (WMB) Chari

YMCA Fundraiser blows goal out of the water, raises over $204,000!

Funds raised at Cycle for Strong Kids will help over 1,500 local children, youth and families in need Pedals pumped, energy soared, and community spirit was high at Cycle for Strong Kids, which ble

Local YMCA finds creative solutions to national lifeguard shortage

While an employee shortage continues to create complications for aquatic centres across Canada — with some even closing their doors — one YMCA is finding innovative ways to find and train more lifegua