Community Focus
The YMCA is a charitable organization joined together to strengthen the foundations of community. As one of the largest charities in Canada, the YMCA responds to needs in the community.
With a commitment to nurturing the potential of children, youth and seniors, promoting healthy living, and fostering social responsibility, the YMCA ensures that every individual has access to the essentials needed to learn, grow and thrive.
The YMCA of Southwest Nova Scotia provides vital services such as health, fitness and recreation, child care, newcomer and youth programs
Our Mission
The YMCA of Southwest Nova Scotia is a registered charity dedicated to promoting growth of our people in Spirit, Mind and Body. As a charitable organization, the YMCA invests all its resources in the provision of programs and services focused on wellness, health and fitness, childcare and personal development needs of all.
Our Vision
The YMCA of Southwest Nova Scotia is a registered charity dedicated to promoting growth of our people in Spirit, Mind and Body. As a charitable organization, the YMCA invests all its resources in the provision of programs and services focused on wellness, health and fitness, childcare and personal development needs of all.
Our Values
In the delivery of all its programs, services and activities, the YMCA of Southwest Nova Scotia is guided by the following core values:
Caring, Honesty, Inclusiveness, Respect and Responsibility.
Our Functional Areas
We fulfill our charitable mission by meeting the needs of our community in six key functional areas:
- Youth Programming
- Child Care
- Day Camp
- Wellness and Preventative Health
- International Development
- Immigrant and Newcomer Services