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.

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!

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.

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.

Giving Tuesday, 2022

Epsilon Y Service Club Women Annual Bake & Craft Sale

On Tuesday, November 22, we saw the return of the Epsilon Y Service Club Women’s Annual Bake & Craft Sale! Thanks to the support of our amazing community, the bake and craft sale raised a total of $901 for Fredericton Homeless Shelters, the Fredericton Community Kitchen and the YMCA Strong Communities Campaign!

Spin-A-Thon for the YMCA’s Strong Communities Campaign was held on Saturday, October 22 from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

A number of incredible organizations and businesses stepped up to the plate to sponsor stationary bikes for our Spin-A-Thon. We also had generous food, prize and entertainment donors that helped make the event a huge success!

We raised nearly $15, 000 for the Strong Communities Campaign. Thank you to everyone who helped make this such a special day!

Mark your calendars! On Saturday, June 18th, the YMCA is going to have their FIRST annual Aqua Fundraiser for Strong Communities! We are going to splash, laugh and get some amazing exercise in the pool. We have four incredible Aqua instructors that would love for you to join them!

Aqua Fit with Wayne, 9:00 – 9:45 a.m.

Aqua Zumba with Melissa, 10:00 – 10:45 a.m.

Aqua Fit with Stephanie, 11:00 – 11:45 a.m.

Aqua Zumba with Nicole, 12:00 – 12:45 p.m.

Pre-registration is strongly encouraged, and donations will be at the door upon entry. We will also be having a draw for a gift bag full of fun Y swag!

Register Here!

What do you need to know?

• Minimum age is 10 years old
• Bring a towel & a water bottle
• Bring a friend to double the fun!
• Go to all 4 sessions if you have the energy! (But please make sure to register per class so we have an idea of space for people dropping in.)

This is a great way to stay fit, have fun and have a final splash in the pool before the pool closes for the week of June 20 – 26 for the yearly maintenance.

We are delighted to announce that the Nashwaaksis Y Service Club Breakfast for the YMCA’s Strong Communities Campaign is back! This year, the event will take place on Saturday, April 23 starting at 8:00 a.m. and ending at 10:30 a.m.  Come by Willie O’Ree place to see what we have cooking for you! Adults are $10 and kids eat for $7. Masks will be required at this event but can be removed once everyone is seated.

From February 14 – 20, Fredericton Home Hardware Building Centre will donate $1 from every gallon of Beauti-Tone paint sold to the YMCA Strong Communities Campaign

Thank you to Bragdon Realty for supporting our cause! When you sell or purchase a home with Amy, a donation is made to the YMCA Strong Communities Campaign.

Every child deserves the chance to play with friends, learn new skills, become independent and feel good about themselves. Summer Camp provides the opportunity for children to thrive, all while having fun! This year, as part of the YMCA of Fredericton’s “Strong Communities Campaign”, Riverview Ford Lincoln will be kicking off “Help Send a Kid to Camp Campaign” with a generous lead gift of $5000.  This allows for several children, who may not otherwise have the financial resources to attend camp this summer, experience the gift of friendship and magic that summer camp offers.

The YMCA of Fredericton is grateful for Riverview Ford Lincoln’s support of this initiative. Chris and Aneta Gauthier are proud of their family business and recognize that in order for healthy communities to flourish, families comes first. “We have 3 boys of our own, and going to camp has made a difference in their lives. We want to be able to give other kids the opportunity to have that experience.   It is especially important in the current state of our world for kids to have something fun to look forward to and if we can play a small part in enabling that, we are more than happy to participate. In February, we started a Kindness Campaign at Riverview Ford Lincoln to spread kindness across local businesses and local initiatives. We feel it is very important to be a positive member of the local community and support the community that supports us. It’s our way of giving back.”

The YMCA of Fredericton is a natural choice for this lead gift. When Chris and Aneta from Riverview Ford Lincoln consider the YMCA, they see that it is synonymous with kids and community; and it aligns with their sense of responsibility to support local initiatives. “The Y’s goals to help people become healthier in spirit, mind and body is at the forefront of everyone’s minds, including ours. Our family values and community spirit are a perfect partnership with the “Y”.

Chris and Aneta, along with their team at Riverview Ford Lincoln, encourage others to donate to this important cause.  Please consider giving a child the gift of friendship, memories and magic by experiencing YMCA of Fredericton Summer Camp.