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As a charity, Y Winnipeg ignites the potential in people by helping them grow, lead, and give back to their communities. Your support can change lives, create opportunities and advance the well-being of the communities we serve by helping to develop healthy and successful people who in turn create a positive impact.
We bring light to our vision by helping children and youth find their spark, creating belonging, and helping people overcome the obstacles that prevent them from thriving mentally, physically and socially. Our mission includes breaking down barriers to inclusion to be a champion of people and extends beyond physical health by helping children learn and grow, supporting mental health, welcoming newcomers and empowering youth.
Ways to Help Winnipeg Shine
Strong Kids
Strong Kids is about creating opportunities for kids to reach their full potential, to have fun, be active, and build friendships, belonging and confidence.
Send a Kid to Camp
Camp Stephens has provided a wealth of experiences to thousands of children. You can help make a child's camp dreams come true.
Heart of the City Campaign
Support a transformation of the Downtown Y into a community hub with expanded community programming and inclusive spaces.
Legacy Giving
Share your values with a gift to future generations of children, youth and families. Your planned gift can have an impact for years to come.
Igniting Potential in Our Community
Connecting Community through Recreation
Meet the Fekiri Family. Arriving from France in January 2023, Kamel and Cherifa came to Canada to give their five children educational opportunities, including the chance to learn English.
Shaping Bright Futures Comes Full Circle
From camper to camp counsellor, Juan Pablo (JP) Garcia wishes every kid could share his Camp Stephens experience.
Generations of Healthy Memories
The Y has been part of Alisa’s family for as long as she can remember. Her Mom and Dad both went to the Y as kids in the 1960s, took Alisa to the Y when she was a child...
Give Your Time
Volunteer at the Y
Work alongside our staff to make an impact in the community. We value the time and commitment of our volunteers in child care, community programs and our Health Fitness and Aquatics Centres. All volunteers are screened through a review process to ensure the safety of all vulnerable people in our facilities and programs.