Meeting the Needs of our Evolving City
"The Y as I see it in the future is going to be able to fill a lot of the holes that we are now experiencing within the community."
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With our partners, we are building a new kind of Y for Barrie.
This will be a new kind of Y - a hub that will house traditional Y programs while supporting other opportunities for the public, our membership, and our community partners. This facility will be a centre of community where everyone belongs and thrives.
The enormous benefits to individual and community health and wellness, and our shared vision for a more prosperous and inclusive Barrie, are within reach with the new YMCA. The YMCA is investing approximately $55 million in this project, which will generate millions of dollars in economic spinoffs, create hundreds of jobs, and stimulate the economy.
What's your reason?
REASON 1
REASON 4
Committing to Lifelong Learning
"The Y has given my son the opportunity to develop his social skills in a fun environment - every day we're amazed by what he's learnt."
Amanda,
Nathan's mom
REASON 16
Connecting Youth to Employment
"I was going through a really rough period of my life, and the Y helped me get back on my feet, find a job, and get the skills I needed to succeed.”
Katrina,
Youth Employment Participant
REASON 19
Establishing a Sense of Belonging
"I don't have any family here - this is my family, the members and the staff. My Y is my second home."
Mildred
Former YMCA Immigrant Services Client/YMCA Staff
REASON 23
Inspiring People to Reach Their Potential
"The Y opened their doors to me. It didn’t matter what I did before - my future mattered. It was an opportunity to have a career and a better life."
TJ,
YMCA Youth Employment Participant
REASON 27
Instilling Self Confidence
"The YMCA swimming program has given Lily the confidence she needed to jump into new experiences, both in and out of the pool."
Amanda,
Lily's Mom
REASON 29
Creating Community
"If I needed anything, the Y was the place I went. As a community member, the Y is always on my mind and is part of me."
Moe,
Former YMCA Immigrant Services Client
REASON 46
Sharing our Values
"Building a caring and inclusive community is the reason why we need the YMCA"
Jeff Lehman,
Former Mayor of the City of Barrie
REASON 66
Promoting Lifelong Health
"After my stent, I was fearful of doing exercise. Now I feel better than ever because my energy is back, and so is my confidence."
Sudhir,
Graduate of YMCA/RVH Healthy Hearts Program
REASON 88
Building Resilient Families
"Personally, the Y has helped me and my daughter become more resilient, physically and emotionally.”
Amanda,
Barrie Y Member/YMCA Youth Services Staff
We are opening a Centre of Community in 2027 which will include:
Community Services
- Shared Space for Child and Youth Programming
- Senior Programming
- Meeting Rooms
- Accessible Indoor Playground
- Youth, Employment and Immigrant Programs
- Child Minding
Health and Wellness
- Aquatics Centre
- Individual Conditioning Space
- Gymnasium
- Group Fitness Studios
- Indoor Track
Partnerships
- Home to Simcoe County's first standalone transitional housing unit for youth, in partnership with Youth Haven
- The YMCA will be home to Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre's Cardiovascular Rehabilitation program
- The YMCA will be delivering Cancer Rehabilitation programs in partnership with the Simcoe Muskoka Regional Cancer Centre
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| YMCA Mission: | A community-building charity that connects people to each other and to experiences designed to build health and strength, skills and confidence, and opportunities for exploration and growth. |
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| YMCA Vision: | Vibrant and connected communities where everyone belongs. |
| YMCA Values: | Kindness, Integrity, Inclusiveness, Respect, Optimism |
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