The YMCA is a charity that ignites the potential in people, helping them grow, lead, and give back to their communities.

There is potential inside all of us. But obstacles can get in the way: fear, doubt, a lack of finances, isolation, discrimination. The Y believes that everyone has the skills and ability to achieve. That every obstacle can be met with support, positivity, and guidance. That every single person is worthy of the opportunity to shine. And when each of us shines, the collective strength of an entire community can be realized.

Our goal is not to fix people's challenges. Instead, we provide responsive programs and supports to help them tap into their full potential.

By donating to the Y, you are helping deliver long-lasting personal and social change to ensure our neighbours not only survive but thrive. By supporting the Y through the purchase of a membership, camp, or swim lessons, you are making a socially responsible choice as all our profits are reinvested back into our community.

Our Mission

The YMCA of Southern Interior BC, formerly the YMCA of Okanagan, is a nonprofit charitable organization dedicated to strengthening the foundations of the community.

Everyone, regardless of financial circumstances, can access vital services for their health and wellbeing at the Y. Whether it is through pre-diabetes programming, cardiac rehabilitation, swim lessons, fitness classes, child care, after-school enrichment programs, career development services, mental health supports or financial assistance, everything we do lays a healthy foundation for individuals and our community as a whole.

Our goal isn’t to fix people‘s challenges. Instead, we provide relevant and responsive programs and supports to help them tap into their own abilities and shape a better future for themselves.

By giving to the YMCA, you are helping deliver long lasting personal and social change to ensure our friends and neighbours not only survive, but thrive. By supporting the Y, through a membership, camp, or swim lesson, you are making a socially responsible purchase as all of our profits are reinvested back into our community.

Our Values

• Caring
• Respect
• Honesty
• Responsibility
• Inclusiveness

Our Purpose

The purpose of the YMCA of Okanagan is to support the development of strong individuals, families and the community in spirit, mind and body.