Strong Communities Campaign News
At the YMCA of Fredericton, we are so grateful to all of our community partners. A number of individuals and organizations have stepped up to find creative ways to donate to the YMCA Strong Communities Campaign. We are delighted to share these stories here.
Nashwaaksis Y Service Club Fundraising Breakfast in support of the Strong Communities Fund
Youth Empowerment Strategy (Y.E.S)
A Charity Igniting the Potential in People
The YMCA Empowerment Strategy (Y.E.S) Campaign
This October, we kick off our Y.E.S campaign! We believe that everyone, regardless of their financial circumstances, deserves to be a part of our welcoming community. Did you know that more than 15% of our members are able to access the incredible programs and services that we can offer at our Y because of generous donors who are igniting potential? Our Strong Communities Fund provides membership assistance to x members to make sure everyone can belong at our YMCA.
During the month of October, when you say YES, your donation will directly support children, youth, teens, adults and seniors to belong at our YMCA through our Strong Communities Fund.
Stop by the Welcome Desk at 570 York Street or 605 Cliffe Street and with a minimum donation of $1.00, you can sign a Y that will be displayed in our lobby.
Our goal is to raise $3000 this month to empower more people to learn, grow and thrive at our YMCA.
Be the Spark and say YES! Please give generously!
Second Annual Healthy Kids Day
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Strong Communities Breakfast Fundraiser
This year’s Strong Communities Breakfast Fundraiser was a smashing success!
We more than doubled the amount of money raised from previous years and can proudly include a whopping $3,545.45 into our Strong Communities Fund! Wow! That means more memberships for children, youth, teens, families, adults and seniors in our community.
This event would not be possible without the tireless work of the Nashwaaksis Y Service Club and their gourmet cooking skills. We are also incredibly grateful to our helpful volunteers. Special shout outs for Amy Bragdon and Nicki and Maggie Lyons-MacFarlane.
Your donations help ensure people of all ages are healthier and more productive regardless of their financial circumstance. Every dollar donated to the YMCA Strong Communities Fund directly supports kids and families in your community. Thank you for igniting potential in Fredericton!
Giving Tuesday, 2023
$26,335
Healthy Kids Day, 2023
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The YMCA kicked off the summer with an incredible community event that took place on the last Saturday in June. More than 350 smiling members from the Fredericton community were welcomed to the YMCA for a fun filled day. Many of our guests were first time visitors to our Y. |
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Families got to enjoy swimming sessions in both our lap and leisure pools and try their hands at fun activities like pickleball and squash. Families were also welcomed to partake in 3 separate yoga classes and 2 spin classes! There were also fun activities for the children including 2 bouncy castles, tours of a police cruiser and fire truck, facepainting, sidewalk chalk drawing, lawn games like washer toss and Gym Tots. There was even an infirmary for stuffies where children learned basic first aid skills like bandaging from our swim staff. Many of our guests worked up voracious appetites for a delicious Barbecue lunch that included healthy snacks like watermelon, bananas and granola bars. |
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This event would not have been possible if not for the support of our numerous volunteers, staff and community partners. Special thank you to Maple Leaf Homes, Dillon Consulting, J. Donovan Law Group, Nashwaaksis Y Service Club, Sunpoke, RJ Bartlett Engineering Ltd., Stingray Media Solutions, Dr. Phil Burton, PMC, McMillan Dentistry, Foster and Company, NBCC and Teed Saunders Doyle. We are so grateful for your help and support and contributing to an unforgettable day. |
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Save the date for next year! We’re planning to do it all again on Saturday, June 22, 2024! If you wish to be a sponsor for our Healthy Kids Day event in 2024, or if you have any questions about getting involved, please reach out to Elizabeth Kearns at elizabeth.kearns@ymcafredericton.org. |
Give the Gift of Camp 2023
We are so excited to announce that our friends at Riverview Ford Lincoln, Riverview Honda, Fredericton Rotary North, Canadian Tire and Epsilon Y’s Service Club will be giving the gift of YMCA day camp to 77 children in our community! We all share a vision for the children of Fredericton. We all believe that every child should should have access to safe and enriching summer experiences, regardless of their financial situation. We are so grateful for these partnerships in this mission.
Strong Communities Breakfast Fundraiser
We had an incredible turnout to the Nashwaaksis Y’s Men’s Club breakfast to support the YMCA of Fredericton’s Strong Communities Campaign! The event took place on Saturday, February 25 from 8:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. at Willie O’Ree place and raised a total of $1,485 for the Strong Communities Campaign!
This event would not be possible without the help and support from our many volunteers. Special shout outs for Amy Bragdon and Nicki and Maggie Lyons-MacFarlane and of course the incredible support of the Nashwaaksis Y Men’s Club.
Your donations help ensure people of all ages are healthier and more productive regardless of their financial circumstance. Every dollar donated to the YMCA Strong Communities Campaign directly supports kids and families in your community.
Holiday Zumba Fundraiser 2022
