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Naqeeyah volunteering at Shane Homes YMCA at Rocky Ridge

What Does it Mean to be a Leader?

Meet Naqeeyah Karachiwala, Alumni of the Calgary Flames Grade 6 YMCA Membership and current Leadership Student at YMCA Calgary. Now in Grade 9, Naqeeyah continues to volunteer at the YMCA as part of our Alumni Leadership Program, where she learns about our pillars of respect, honesty, caring and responsibility.

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Y Story: Zain and Kenneth

Meet Zain, YMCA Calgary member and volunteer. Zain's story is one of resilience, community, and belonging. Living with autism, Zain's journey has been filled with unique challenges, but within the walls of the YMCA, he has discovered a sanctuary where he can thrive.

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Best Practices for Optimizing our Circadian Rhythm

Amy Collins, Customer Service Supervisor at Shawnessy YMCA, knows a thing or two about maintaining a good schedule. In fact, she knows how important it is to maintain Circadian Rhythm to get the most out of your day, and life. This week, Amy shares insight into what we can do to maximize our Circadian Rhythm.

Building Connections and Gaining Skills: Daniel's YMAP Journey

Meet Shengbo Xu, but you can call him Daniel. Originally from China, Daniel has been in Canada for two years, and like many newcomers, he was eager to dive into the local culture and build connections. Being an outgoing and positive person, Daniel joined various school clubs like athletic teams and academic groups, hoping to meet people and find his place.

Minister Tanya Fir poses with Shannon Doram, President & CEO of YMCA Calgary and Adam Pekarsky, Chair of Love, Camp Capital Campaign pose with youth from YMCA Calgary during a cheque presentation for the Love, Camp campaign

Government of Alberta Supports Camp Chief Hector YMCA Revitalization Project

YMCA Calgary is pleased to announce that it has received a $932,000 grant from the Government of Alberta's Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) for the revitalization of Camp Chief Hector YMCA (CCH), located in beautiful Kananaskis Country.