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A group of 30 people are dressed up in costumes and bright colors, and sitting on stationary bikes in an outdoor class. They are all smiling and cheering and holding their hands up in the air.

YMCA Cycle for Strong Kids event to support the growing number of families facing financial insecurity

With an increasing number of Canadians relying on charitable services, the YMCA of Southern Intier BC is hoping to raise $130,000 to help more low-income families.

A female YMCA camp leader runs through an outdoor obstacle course with 6 children, aged 7-9, outside on a sunny day.

Kid gives ‘26 thumbs up’ rating to YMCA Summer Camps

The YMCA of Southern Interior BC is ramping up the fun factor this summer by opening more camp spaces to ensure all kids have a ‘26 thumbs up’ summer! Kids participating in Y camps learn something new every day while building physical, social and creative skills through gym activities, swimming, arts and crafts, and indoor and outdoor games.

A YMCA mascot is holding an open box of smile cookies and posing beside a young female Tim Hortons Store Owner who is dressed as a large cookie.

Local Tim Hortons® Owners Challenge Community to the Double Double of Charity during Smile Cookie Week

Double the good- Treat your team to Smile Cookies May 1-7 and the full proceeds will support the YMCA’s Healthy Snacks Program

Alec's Story

This past school year, I had a hard time keeping my grades up and was failing a few classes. My confidence was lacking, and I struggled to cope with everything happening in my life. Unfortunately, I had experienced trauma that was causing me anxiety.

Join YMCA’s Cycle for Strong Kids on May 28th

Make a difference in our community by joining the 16th annual Cycle for Strong Kids fundraiser on Sunday, May 28! One hundred percent of the funds raised provide low-income children an opportunity to be healthy at the Y. Every dollar raised stays local and provides essential programs for those in need.

A woman with glasses, short white hair, and blue workout clothes is sitting on a laid back cycle machine in a gym and smiling at the camera.

Mavis' Story

Twenty-five years ago, I was happily working full-time as a nurse when I was suddenly diagnosed with Lupus, an autoimmune disease. The pain had become so intense that I couldn’t work and had to go on medical disability.