YMCA of Northern Alberta Foundation

Community Benefit, Social Service

About

YMCA of Northern Alberta has grown a lot since 1907!

At our Health, Fitness, and Aquatics & community centers, we serve more than 19,568 households. YMCA facilities are hubs for connection, where the community can come together to find belonging and well-being. All ages belong at the Y, where they can learn and grow with exciting and engaging recreation programs. No one is ever denied a YMCA experience due to an inability to pay. 

YMCA of Northern Alberta is also the largest provider of not-for-profit child care in Western Canada, serving approximately 3,860 children across 57 childcare centers. The care and development of our littlest citizens is of utmost importance to the future of our communities. We actively advocate for universally affordable, accessible, high-quality child care.

Our community and housing initiatives offer employment support, youth guidance, leadership and restorative justice, parenting and caregiver care, newcomer settlement, mental health support, and housing programs to those who need it most.

The YMCA of Northern Alberta is guided by:

Our Mission YMCA of Northern Alberta is a charity that ignites people’s potential.

Our Vision Thriving communities where everyone belongs and can shine.

Our Values

  • Inclusion: We create safe spaces where everyone belongs.
  • Respect: We create connection through understanding, trust, and positivity.
  • Honesty: We build relationships by doing the right thing.
  • Caring: We show kindness, empathy, and compassion in all we do.
  • Responsibility: We take personal accountability for our choices, actions, and commitments.

Our Impact

The impact of supporting the YMCA of Northern Alberta is significant and far-reaching.
Here’s how your support directly benefits the community:

Each year, the YMCA of Northern Alberta serves over 100,000 individuals: children, youth, and families from diverse backgrounds. Donor support contributes directly to programs and services that cater to the needs of these community members.

Half of the individuals served by the YMCA are under the age of 18 investing in the well-being and development of the next generation, providing them with opportunities for growth, learning, and recreation.

Financial assistance to those in need, ensuring that everyone, regardless of their financial circumstances, can access essential programs and services.

Vital community and housing programs can continue across the province. These initiatives provide support in areas such as employment, youth guidance, mental health, newcomer settlement, and more, helping individuals and families thrive.

Ultimately, your support for the YMCA of Northern Alberta benefits everyone in the community. Whether it’s through access to programs, financial assistance, or a sense of belonging, your contribution helps create an inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and a place where they can belong, connect, and build meaningful relationships within their community.

See what your legacy could be

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Legal Name

YMCA of Northern Alberta Foundation

Charity Number

8906 15974 RR0001

How your gift will be used

Legacy gifts or planned gifts left to the YMCA of Northern Alberta Foundation or YMCA of Northern Alberta are endowed. These endowed gifts are invested in perpetuity, ensuring that your contribution continues to make a difference over the long term. A portion of the investment income generated annually from these endowed gifts is used to fund the programming offered at the YMCA. Regardless of your chosen gift method, contribute to the sustainability and growth of our programs and services, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families in northern and central Alberta.

The annual support generated by our growing endowment fund goes on to support the areas of greatest need identified that year. As our community evolves where support is needed most grows and changes ebb and flow. Endowment funds ensure support for our changing community

Thank you for considering the YMCA of Northern Alberta Foundation in your estate plans.

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