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Your generosity changes lives right here in Northeastern Ontario.
For over 90 years, the YMCA has been a community hub and a charity committed to the health and well-being of the people we serve. We address real challenges like mental health, isolation, child care, and cultural barriers, guided by our values of inclusiveness, integrity, kindness, respect, and well-being.
When you donate to the YMCA, you help us do more: send a child to camp who couldn’t otherwise afford it, provide job training to someone navigating a career change, support a newcomer finding their footing in a new country, or open our doors to a family who needs a place to belong.
Every dollar stays local. Every gift helps make sure no one in our community gets left behind.
Donate Now
Whether you prefer to give once or make an ongoing commitment, donating to the Y is easy.
Make a single donation, at any amount, online or in person at any of our YMCA locations, or sustain our programs year-round with a recurring monthly gift. You can adjust or cancel at any time. Monetary donations receive a charitable tax receipt.
Help Send Kids to Camp
Fill The Bus Campaign
Every child deserves the chance to experience adventure.
For many families across Northeastern Ontario, the rising cost of living puts camp out of reach. Your support helps remove financial barriers, giving more children the opportunity to explore, build friendships, discover what they’re capable of and create memories that last a lifetime.
Real people. Real programs. Real impact.
These numbers reflect real people, real programs, and real impact — made possible by the generosity of donors and partners across Northeastern Ontario in 2024-2025.
33,400
People served across Northeastern Ontario
1,120
Individuals who received financial support to access programs and camps
$1,465,189
Raised through charitable initiatives
600
Donors & sponsors
YMCA Community Report
Each year, we share an overview of our programs, people, and impact across Northeastern Ontario. Our Community Report reflects the work we do together — and the difference it makes for individuals and families across the region.
“I could honestly not have survived the summer months without YMCA Summer Day Camp. It allowed my daughter to be engaged, challenged with new experiences, meet new friends, and get that interpersonal interaction with peers of her age group that she had desperately been missing. I can’t thank the Y enough.”
— Josée
Sudbury
Other ways to support the Y
Securities Transfer
Securities can include stocks, mutual funds, segregated funds, bonds, flow-through shares, and employee stock options. By donating publicly traded securities, you eliminate the capital gains tax that you would pay if you sold the securities and then donated the proceeds. You will also receive a charitable tax receipt for your donation. Contact Cristin Talentino at cristin.talentino@ymcaneo.ca to learn more.
Leave a Legacy (Bequest)
To donate by bequest, your donation would be indicated in your will. Include the YMCA in your will and leave a lasting impact on the communities we serve. A charitable bequest also reduces taxes payable on your estate. Contact Cristin Talentino at cristin.talentino@ymcaneo.ca to learn more.
Strength through Community
The loss of her child was the hardest thing Angela had ever been through. She joined the YMCA a month after her son passed. She worked in health care and understood the importance of physical activity and the benefits it has on mental health. While her children were in swimming lessons, Angela took some time to focus on her physical and mental health in the fitness centre. Years later, Angela is thriving and finds joy in life.
Supporting the YMCA means that more families like Angela’s can find a place to find themselves again after suffering a loss. Your support matters.
“The depression, anxiety and darkness was overwhelming at times. The Y saved my life. I’m a better person now, a better mom and a better wife.”
— Angela
Ready to make a difference?
A gift of any size helps us continue building healthy, connected communities across Northeastern Ontario. Donate today and be part of something bigger.