YMCA of Northern Alberta is recruiting volunteer board members in Red Deer! This is your chance to join a group of leaders in our province who are helping build strong communities where everyone can shine. Now accepting applications until October 22: ow.ly/SksE50PVJRr

Enjoy this spin on the iconic party anthem, in collaboration with Walk off the Earth. We’ve partnered with this incredible Canadian band to bring awareness to YMCA Canada’s new mental health program: Y Mind! Visit ymcanab.ca/YMind to learn more and sign-up ❤️🧠

We're excited about this step forward in child care workforce support! At the Y, we advocate for high-quality, affordable, flexible, inclusive early learning & child care with a strong, stable workforce. #Albertans #Canada #AffordableChildCare

Evacuees in Red Deer have free access to our showers and any drop-in programming that we offer at Northside Community Centre YMCA during operating hours. Please consider sharing with those affected.
Visit ymcanab.ca/ncc for hours of operation.

#reddeer #ABWildfire

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We're so grateful to be able to offer Free Food Fridays with Red Deer's youth!

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CanadaHelps reports that 57% of Canadian charities can't keep up with demand for services. Organizations like the Y are keenly feeling this as our community continues to recover from the pandemic

Read more in financialpost.com/globe-newswire…

Of the 203 leadership positions in the YMCA of Northern Alberta, 166 are held by women. We are immeasurably proud of their excellent leadership in our organization and communities.

#internationalwomensday #iwd2023

Did you all get this emergency alert? It seems important 👀

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#albertaemergencyalert #emergencyalert

Red Deer Youth and Young adults are able to access Y Mind virtually at no cost to them! Visit ymcanab.ca/ymind for details!

This support group is available tonight at 5:30pm at Northside Community Centre YMCA.

Northside Community Centre is closed from Dec 23 – Jan 1.
We hope this holiday season is filled with peace and meaningful connection for you and your community.

Was food significant in your childhood holiday memories?

Share your love of food with a kid in your life. Kids in the Kitchen is a weekly program where kids learn simple recipes and practice kitchen safety skills.

Visit bit.ly/KITK23 to register.

Join us for a paint workshop at Northside Community Centre YMCA on Dec 3!

Participants of any skill level are welcome to come create beautiful pieces of art in a guided, step-by-step instructed setting.

Visit sforce.co/3UoOw8k to register!

Some of our regularly scheduled Teen Nights will not be running during the holiday season.

Please note:
❌There WILL NOT be Teen Night on Dec 2, 9, 23, 30 and Jan 6.
✔️There WILL be Teen Night on Dec 16 and Jan 6.

This GivingTuesday, give a gift that supports affordable child care, youth mental health resources and housing services in our community by donating to YMCA of Northern Alberta at ymcanab.ca/donate.

#givingtuesday #reddeer

Do you have experience in housing-related human services?

If you're interested in a meaningful career with opportunities to grow while building your community, check out 'YMCA Jobs' at the link in our bio or visit: bit.ly/3TXH5VN

#reddeer #reddeer jobs

We agree that support from our government is needed for the non-profit sector so that we can be there for our vulnerable community members when they need us most.
Learn more about the stress on the charitable sector in this article.
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Talking With Youth About Cannabis is a free info session on Nov 28 designed for adults involved with youth. The session will offer tips and resources to help you navigate conversations with youth. Visit bit.ly/Nov28YCAP to register.
#RedDeerYouth

Today is National Children’s Grief Awareness Day.
There is no one way to grieve, and strong support systems are imperative for children with trauma.

Register for our free workshop exploring the impact of childhood trauma by visiting sforce.co/3EbNmHk.
#CGADCanada

Today we remember and thank our past and present service people and their families, for the sacrifices they have made and continue to make.

Please note that Northside Community Centre YMCA is closed today.