Fredericton YMCA Celebrates Successful Ignite the Future Campaign, Establishing $750,000 Endowed Youth Impact Fund
Fredericton, NB
The Fredericton YMCA Endowment Fund is celebrating the success of its Ignite the Future campaign, which raised $750,000 to establish the J.T. Clark Family Foundation Youth Impact Fund. This permanent endowment will provide sustainable, annual funding for Youth Access memberships for generations to come.
Launched in September 2025, Ignite the Future was created to ensure that no child or youth would be turned away from the YMCA due to financial barriers. Through the leadership of the Fredericton YMCA Endowment Fund Board, community donors, and a transformational matching gift from the J.T. Clark Family Foundation, the campaign exceeded its goal and created a lasting source of support for children and youth.
“This campaign was about more than fundraising,” said Darcy Delaney, President and CEO of the Fredericton YMCA. “It showed what is possible when a community turns shared values into action.”
The J.T. Clark Family Foundation matched $250,000 raised by the Fredericton YMCA Endowment Fund, helping to establish the J.T. Clark Family Foundation Youth Impact Fund.
“The Clark family’s connection to the YMCA spans five generations,” said John T. Clark Sr., Chairman Emeritus of the J.T. Clark Family Foundation. “Supporting this fund was about investing in the future of our community.”
The Youth Impact Fund will provide ongoing support for Youth Access memberships, ensuring more than 90 children and youth each year can access YMCA programs that promote belonging, wellbeing, and leadership.
Peter Clark, Chair of the Fredericton YMCA Endowment Fund Board, noted the long term impact of the campaign.
“Endowment funds are about permanence,” said Clark. “This investment ensures the YMCA can continue removing barriers for youth—not just today, but for generations to come.”
For more information about the Fredericton YMCA or the Youth Impact Fund, visit https://fredericton.ymca.ca.
Media Contact:
Elizabeth Kearns
Director of Development
Fredericton YMCA
Email: elizabeth.kearns@ymcafredericton.org
Phone: 506-440-8474