Oakville’s YMCA celebrates 20 years of service this month
Published September 16, 2022 at 4:43 pm
The Peter Gilgan Family YMCA is celebrating 20 years of service in Oakville with a 30 days of fun and free activities.
The important milestone arrives after the full service health, fitness and aquatics facility, which helps people of all ages and stages achieve their health and wellness goals, is returning to normal programming after more than two years of COVID-19 restrictions.
That’s not to say the facility, located at 410 Rebecca St., wasn’t busy as usual.
Throughout the pandemic, the YMCA of Oakville has ensured continuity of critical programs and services, including essential childcare services, and virtual health and wellness programming.
The facility was also used as a regional vaccination site.
“We are delighted to see children returning to our childcare centres, and our YMCA will be an enthusiastic partner in the $10/day Child Care Agreement,” said Kyle Barber, YMCA President & CEO. “We are also enjoying seeing so many of our members return in person. The YMCA of Oakville is a unique charity that is fueled like a social enterprise, and we rely on face-to-face relationships and programs fees.
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“We had to learn and adapt to virtual channels, and it will take some time to rebuild our programs, assets, and services. We are grateful to the generous volunteers and donors who have contributed to our success—especially the Peter Gilgan Foundation and a small, dedicated steadfast team of YMCA Champions.”
Established in 1956, the YMCA of Oakville has been serving the Oakville and Halton community for over 65 years.
With an initial membership of 150 people in 1957, this YMCA now serves thousands of residents across 42 licensed child care locations, the Peter Gilgan Family YMCA, and multiple Day Camp and Community Outreach locations.
This month the YMCA is also launching its new strategic plan, “Choices and New Directions.” The plan can be found on the YMCA of Oakville’s website.
“Choice and New Directions charts a path to guide us to enhance our relevant and sustainability as a Provider of Choice, an Employer of Choice, a Partner of Choice, and a Charity of Choice,” said Paul Nieweglowski, YMCA Board Chair.
“We are completely committed to our Mission to be a charity that connects people and builds health and well-being, resulting in a stronger, healthier, and a more resilient community.”
A full schedule of the free activities scheduled over this month are available at the Oakville YMCA or online at the YMCA of Oakville website.
An interactive exhibit highlighting the YMCA of Oakville’s services through the years is now on display in the lobby at the facility, including the Time Capsule contents placed in 2002.
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