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YMCA of Niagara

Welland, Ontario, Canada

Community developmentHealthChildren & YouthEmployment & SkillsTax-deductible donations
CharityFounded 1859Regional reach
Profile last updated: July 26, 2026

About

Founded in 1859, YMCA of Niagara is a charity based in Welland, Canada working on community development, health, children & youth +2 more.

The YMCA of Niagara is a charity that builds healthy communities in the Niagara Region of Ontario, Canada. It serves children, youth, families, adults and newcomers of all ages and backgrounds through family-friendly programmes including child care, day camps, health, fitness and aquatics, employment services, youth engagement, newcomer settlement and community initiatives. Services are delivered from multiple centres across St. Catharines, Welland, Fort Erie, Grimsby, Port Colborne, Niagara Falls and Thorold, with a stated focus on inclusivity and accessibility. The organisation's Elevate Strategic Plan (2025-2030) sets out its goals of empowering individuals, strengthening families and building a more inclusive Niagara.

Location

Welland, Canada

Founded

1859

Organisation type

Charity

Focus areas

child careday campshealth and fitnessaquaticsemployment servicesyouth engagementnewcomer settlementcommunity development

Languages

EN

Causes & programmes

Causes

Community developmentHealthChildren & YouthEmployment & SkillsRefugees & Migration

Works for

ChildrenYouthFamiliesUnemployed peopleRefugees & Migrants

How they work

Direct servicesCommunity programmesVolunteer programmes

Programmes

Day Camps

Children & Youth

Summer day camps that give children opportunities to make friends and build confidence.

Child Care and Early Learning

Education

Licensed child care, before and after school care, and early learning programs.

EarlyON Child and Family Centres

Children & Youth

Child and family centres supporting early childhood development.

Youth Engagement

Children & Youth

Programmes helping youth explore and develop their potential, including leadership and youth action.

Employment Services

Employment & Skills

Job fairs, workshops, and employer supports for job seekers and newcomers.

Settlement Worker in Schools

Refugees & Migration

Settlement support for newcomer students and families in schools.

Funding & support

Ways to support

DonateMonthly givingVolunteerMembershipLegacy giving

Trust

Tax-deductible donations

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