YMCA BC is the result of the unification of YMCA of Northern BC, YMCA-YWCA of Kamloops and YMCA of Greater Vancouver. Families, children, and seniors in communities from Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley to Prince George and Vanderhoof and Kamloops, British Columbia, all have the opportunity to belong, grow, thrive and lead through YMCA BC.

We are part of an international and national movement that has brought lasting social change for over 136 years; we’ve cared for children, shaped leaders for tomorrow and helped generations of people come together to find support, get healthier and make friends for life. Together we create vibrant and healthy communities with a shared sense of social responsibility, where children and families can thrive and experience better health in spirit, mind and body.

The YMCA is an Imagine Canada standard organization, we care about raising healthy and resilient kids, and we strive to ensure youth feel confident and supported. The YMCA is the largest provider of child care in the province and heavily invest in programs for youth: we provide youth mental health services, employment services, and school-based programs. We also deliver immigrant services, such as English language learning, at risk youth programs and we are involved in global initiatives and chronic disease management.

We help those who are vulnerable, promote healthy living, and reduce isolation. We are determined to help create a community where we share a sense of social responsibility; experience better health; and where children and families can thrive. This is the community we want.