Heartbeat of Community

The YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg is a charity that ignites the potential in people, helping them grow, lead, and give back to their communities.

At our core, we are passionate about creating opportunities and continuously advancing the well-being of the communities we serve. We do this by developing healthy and successful people who in turn create a positive impact in their local neighborhoods.

By supporting the Y you are ...

Ensuring Everyone Can Thrive:

• We believe everyone deserves a chance to reach their potential. That's why we remove financial barriers to Y Winnipeg membership and programming for those that couldn't otherwise afford to participate.

Supporting Healthy Lifestyles:

• Our Child Care Centres provide play-based programming that nurtures children’s social, emotional, cognitive and physical development.
• We incorporate physical literacy and daily activity into programs for children and teens, like camps and child care, to help them build lifelong healthy habits.
• Our health and fitness programs help people of all ages—regardless of their background or financial situation—make physical activity part of their regular routine.
• We offer free Swim to Survive programming because learning to swim is a life-saving skill.
• We provide important mental health programming for adults and youth.

Fostering Belonging and Connection:

• Our Community Hubs are a second home to many; a place to play, meet other people, and socialize in a welcoming space.
• We help newcomers adjust to life in Canada which helps the whole community thrive. Our programs offer opportunities to interact meaningfully with others, learn language skills, and connect with resources.
• Children shine brightest when they play and learn — together. Giving them a strong foundation of trust and safety allows them to explore through their own natural curiosity and play.
• We help children of all backgrounds experience the magic of camp at Camp Stephens. As children and teens explore nature and experience new activities, friendships and belonging are sparked, self-confidence and independence grow and leadership skills begin to shine.