Today, our Youth & Immigrant Services teams met to honour & discuss the importance of International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. Our Y believes in creating safe spaces where all people can feel welcome. #ITSTARTS with standing united against discrimination.

Fun fact: The construction sector is expecting 92,500 retirements across Ontario by 2030. That's a lot of jobs! Register for the ONTAP seminar taking place on March 28 at 10am to find out what the skilled trades have to offer & how to get started. us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

#ITSTARTS with community partnerships. Thank you ⁦Multilingualism in SCDSB⁩ for introducing us to ⁦YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka⁩ Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS) coordinators. ⁦Simcoe County District School Board⁩ ⁦SCDSB DEI/ML Department⁩ ⁦County of Simcoe⁩ ⁦Ophea⁩

Did you know the County of Simcoe hosts an immigration website, with over 300 pages of content to support the integration of new foreign-born residents in Simcoe County? #ITSTARTS immigration.simcoe.ca/hire/

History in the making today as the Federal-Provincial Child Care Agreement is signed at YMCA of Greater Toronto!!! Thank you to all who have worked so hard for this day. This is your moment! We stand on your shoulders.#onpoli #cdnpoli #childcare #childcareagreement

This week, our Y is proud to champion the #ITSTARTS County of Simcoe initiative. We believe that #ITSTARTS with settlement services. Our Y is proud to support immigrants, refugees & international students with all aspects of community integration. Learn more: ymcaofsimcoemuskoka.ca/immigrant-serv…

The Y is proud to support the County of Simcoe #ITSTARTS initiative. This YCAN group tackled Islamophobia by providing a safe & welcoming environment for the community to connect with them to learn about their cultural traditions & beliefs. #ITSTARTS with safe spaces.

#ITSTARTS with a year-long commitment to diversity & inclusion. Today might be the last day of the County of Simcoe campaign, but the work doesn't stop here! We asked our team how they help newcomers to feel welcome & supported in Simcoe County. Check out what they said!

Are you worried or stressed? Y MIND is a brand new 7-week virtual mental wellness program that our Y is providing free to youth 18-30, in partnership with @CounselorSimcoe & Waypoint. To learn more, visit our website at ymcasm.ca/YMind.

Have you ever wondered how to live with stress? It's a normal part of life, however, some days can feel worse than others. Y MIND, for youth 18-30, is here to help you cope and live your life! Learn more and apply at ymcasm.ca/YMind to get in touch with our team.

New FREE program running virtually in partnership with the NSYWH, YMCA and CFSSC. A great opportunity to learn new skills to cope using ACT and mindfulness for those aged 18-30. Register for this 7 week program by April 18th by calling 705-790-2338 or email [email protected]

Y Mind Youth is a free seven-week mental-wellness program delivered online by Simcoe Muskoka social workers. Registration is now open. ymcaofsimcoemuskoka.ca/y-mind-youth/ #YMind #YouthCALL YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka North Simcoe Youth Wellness Hub McCall MacBain Foundation #CFSSC #MentalHealthIsHealth

Brenda from our YMCA Ontario Newcomer Trades Program (ONTAP) was proud to present Midas Orillia with an Employer Champion award in appreciation for contributions made to newcomer employment in Ontario's skilled trades. To learn more about ONTAP, visit ymcaofsimcoemuskoka.ca/ontap/

If #anxiety is blocking your path forward, this may be for you. Y Mind Youth is a free, online mental-wellness program. To register, call/text 705-790-2338 or email [email protected]. #YMind #YouthCALL YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka North Simcoe Youth Wellness Hub McCall MacBain Foundation#MentalHealthIsHealth

Are you worried or stressed and looking for ways to cope? Y Mind is a free 7-week virtual mental wellness program for youth ages 18-30. Participants will receive a $25 gift card, a complimentary 2-month YMCA Fitness Membership & more! Learn more at ymcasm.ca/YMind.

It was great meeting new families at the welcome to kindergarten event Trillium Woods E.S. #YMCASWIS

JOIN US TOMORROW!!! The YMCA's Settlement Worker In Schools program is holding it's first annual Community Day at the The City of Barrie East Bayfield Community Centre on Thursday Aug 25 from 11am-2pm.

Introducing newcomers to Barrie and all the services and amenities available is what the goal was for Thursday in the East Bayfield Community Centre parking lot. barrie.ctvnews.ca/ymca-hosts-new…

Don't miss out on your chance to recognize those who strengthen #community awareness, advocate for #newcomer equity, and celebrate cultural diversity. Check out our 10th Annual Newcomer Recognition Award categories by visiting simcoe.ca/dpt/ccs/lip/ne…. #celebratediversity

The YMCA hosted an Immigration Lunch and Learn event Tuesday afternoon at the Orillia Public Library. Participants listened to first-hand experiences of newcomers to Simcoe County, including Alasoba Kelsy-Braide, who moved to Orillia from Nigeria. bit.ly/3QORr8t