Did you know that right now 10% of school aged children in Halton live at or below the poverty line? A gift to the YMCA can help these children and their families reach their full potential through participation in YMCA programs and services.
Our 2025 Ignite Potential Campaign needs your help to raise:
Swimming is a life- long skill. Help a child to SPLASH into their love of the water by funding swimming lessons.
Summer Day Camp is where children have fun, make friends and unplug. Help a child to LAUGH by funding a week of Summer Day Camp.
Sports can transform a child’s confidence. Help a child to BOUNCE into a brighter future by helping to fund free sports programs in our community.
Lifeguarding can be a great first job. Help a young person to DIVE into this career by funding a lifeguard certification program.
A sense of belonging can change a journey. Help a family CONNECT to their community by funding a YMCA membership.
Thank you for being a part of our journey and helping to be the spark that ignites positive change for people across our community.
There are so many ways you ensure no one is left behind.
Thanks to our generous donors, children and families reached their full potential.
Discover Y stories and see the difference your support makes in our Impact Report
Visit our Donor Wall in the lobby of the Peter Gilgan Family YMCA at 410 Rebecca Street in Oakville, ON
Shine On Brand Campaign “Obstacles”
The YMCA is excited to share the launch of its first-ever national awareness campaign, Shine On. YMCAs across Canada have come together to spread messages of belonging, support, and empowerment to millions through TV, digital platforms, and more. The campaign highlights the importance of being part of the community, taking care of the physical and mental well-being, showing how the Y helps people overcome challenges and reach their full potential.
At the YMCA of Oakville, we’ve refreshed our programs to meet the changing needs of kids, youth, and families. Last year, we provided $320,000 in financial aid, and this year, we’re aiming to raise $260,000 to make sure no one is left behind. Please consider donating to the YMCA of Oakville.