Heart of the City Co-chairs, Ace Burpee and Kristie Pearson, outside the historic Downtown Y

Y Winnipeg Unveils Volunteer Cabinet Team for $15M Heart of the City Capital Campaign for Downtown Y

YWinnipeg is thrilled to announce the Campaign Cabinet Team who will spearhead the $15 Million Heart of the City Capital Campaign in support of the redevelopment of the Downtown YMCA-YWCA. 

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Personal Y Stories
[Image] Kendra, member, using EGYM Smart Strength Circuit

That's Y

When gyms and yoga centres closed during the pandemic, Kendra decided to try outdoor running. She started slowly and worked her way up to a 5K run, then a 10K race, and then a full marathon.
Jan 30, 2024
Personal Y Stories
Kids, Teens & Youth
[Image] Bowman siblings stand with Y fitness instructor, Hayley

Growing up Y

Only three years apart, siblings Natalia and Lucy Bowman have been coming to the Y since they were infants. Their family membership was used often, and they continue working out at the Y as teens.
Jan 30, 2024
Personal Y Stories
Family
Alisa's kids singing "YMCA" in the car

Generations of Healthy Memories

The Y has been part of Alisa’s family for as long as she can remember. Her parents went to the Y as kids, took Alisa as a child, and continue to enjoy the Y and watch their grandkids do the same.
Jan 15, 2024
Camp Experiences
Kids, Teens & Youth
Photo of JP Garcia at Camp Stephens with other campers in the background

Shaping Bright Futures Comes Full Circle at the Y

From camper to camp counsellor, Juan Pablo wishes every kid could share his Camp Stephens experience. “What I loved most about it is that, even though I connected with so many incredible people, the t
Jan 11, 2024
Personal Y Stories
Family
Newcomer Services
Image of the Fekiri family at the Downtown Y. Triplet boys stand in front wearing orange with older sister, father, mother and older brother in the back row.

Connecting Community through Recreation

Meet the Fekiri Family. Kamel and Cherifa came to Canada from France in January 2023 to give their five children educational opportunities and found community at the Y.
Nov 27, 2023
Heart of the City Campaign
Jeff Cochrane and Cordella Friesen

Our Vision for Downtown

We love Winnipeg and we love the people who call it home. In so many respects, the city of Winnipeg has never been more vibrant and alive. We are a home and refuge to newcomers from across the world.
Jul 21, 2023
Photo of the Fekiri family of seven at the Downtown Y

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Discover what people are saying about the impact that Y Winnipeg has had on their health, their confidence, their families and their lives. Read their Y stories and see how the Y helps Winnipeggers Shine On.