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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Y Stories
Kids & Youth
Shanda and her children at the Y

More Than a Membership:

At a time when things felt uncertain, a Strong Kids Y membership helped Shanda’s family stay active, grounded, and connected—offering life-changing moments of movement, confidence, and care.
Apr 25, 2025
Health, Fitness & Aquatics Facilities
Building What Matters
Words on red background: Building What Matters: $3.2 Million South Y Renewal Project Renovation Update

Reno Update for March 2025

Work continues at the South Y with enhancements to several areas already in place. Upgrades to the pool viewing lounge and entry areas have earned the location the nickname the "Y-att" among staff for
Mar 21, 2025
Y Stories
Newcomer Services
Fidey Pacay competes in his first triathlon after learning to swim at the Y

Making Waves of Change

Fidel Pacay, once a newcomer himself, recognized the need for lifesaving swimming skills for newcomer children. Learn how the "Swim to Survive" program at Gordon Bell High School emerged from Pacay's
Jul 29, 2024
Health, Fitness & Aquatics Facilities
Building What Matters
Words on red background: Building What Matters: $3.2 Million South Y Renewal Project Renovation Update

Reno Update for July 25, 2024

Starting Friday, July 26, the main entrance will be closed for construction. Please use the temporary entrance located to the left (west) of the main entrance. If you require a wheelchair accessible
Jul 25, 2024
Health, Fitness & Aquatics Facilities
Building What Matters
Words on red background: Building What Matters: $3.2 Million South Y Renewal Project Renovation Update

Reno Update for July 10, 2024

Effective Monday July 15, the pool viewing area at the South Y will be closed for renovation. Swimming lessons and aquatics programs will continue as scheduled, and access to the locker rooms in no
Jul 10, 2024
Photo of the Fekiri family of seven at the Downtown Y

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