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

Y Winnipeg Unveils Volunteer Cabinet Team for $20M+ Heart of the City Capital Campaign for Downtown Y

YWinnipeg is thrilled to announce the Campaign Cabinet Team who will spearhead the $20+ Million Heart of the City Capital Campaign in support of the redevelopment of the Downtown YMCA-YWCA. 

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Y Stories
James Atem and family at the Downtown Y

A Lifesaving Skill

When James enrolled his children in swim lessons, he hoped they’d stay active. What they gained was confidence, safety, and a new love for the water.
Jul 18, 2025
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Manuel at the Downtown Y

Finding Community in the Pool

“The YMCA helped my daughter keep swimming — and helped our family feel at home in a new country,” shared Manuel who recently came from Nicaragua. The move came with many challenges, but when he reach
Jul 18, 2025
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Alicia at the Downtown Y

Turning Passion into a Profession

Alicia didn’t expect her career in Canada to start in a pool. In Ecuador, she had worked in banking, but when she moved here, a lifeguard job at Y Winnipeg was her first big opportunity. “It was more
Jul 18, 2025
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Geraldine stands outside the Elmwood-Kildonan Y

Learning Through Leadership:

Geraldine, a bright and energetic high school student, first came to Y Winnipeg looking for a summer camp—but left with something much more meaningful: a new sense of purpose.
May 20, 2025
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Robert and Sapphira pose in front of plant wall at the Downtown Y

Creating Memories, Building Confidence:

When Sapphira steps into the Y, she’s not just going to a class—she’s stepping into a place where she belongs. From hip hop to gymnastics, swimming to badminton, her schedule is full of activity, joy,
May 20, 2025
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Gaby at the South Y

Rooted in Belonging:

Gaby was just 11 years old when she first joined the Y’s leadership program with her brother. What started as a place to swim quickly became the place that shaped her future.
May 8, 2025
Photo of the Fekiri family of seven at the Downtown Y

Discover Stories of Impact

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.