About the YMCA
Kingston Family YMCA
Our Mission
The Kingston Family YMCA is a community-focused Canadian charity dedicated to building strong kids, strong families, and a strong community.
Our Vision
The Kingston Family YMCA will be the recognized community leader in the provision of values-based programs and services that reflect the needs of our community and promote and enhance the physical, mental and spiritual well-being of individuals and families.
Our YMCA’s Values ~ Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility
- We believe in the equality of opportunity for all members of the community, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, ability or economic circumstances.
- We believe that the growth of individuals and families in spirit, mind, and body is fundamental to everything we do as an organization.
- We will strive for excellence in everything we do.
- We will operate in such a way as to be a model of effective collaboration and partnership.
- We exist to serve the community.
- We will strive to create an environment that enhances the personal and professional development of all staff and volunteers.
Our Promise
- To give you prompt, friendly, attentive service
- To provide competent, qualified leadership
- To offer quality programs in clean, safe facilities
- To ask for and be responsive to your point of view
- To respect your individuality
The YMCA in Canada is dedicated to the growth of all persons in spirit, mind, and body and in a sense of responsibility to each other and the global community.
Some basic statistics associated with YMCAs in Canada are as follows:
- 60 Associations nationwide
- Over 1.2 million members
- Over 30,000 volunteers
- Combined budgets from all Associations of over $372 million
- International partnerships with over 25 YMCA movements in developing countries
- Affiliation with YMCAs in over 120 countries worldwide
- Key partnership agreements with a number of federal government departments, including Health Canada, Treasury Board, CIDA, HRDC, and Heritage Canada
- Provincial government partnerships in areas such as recreation, child care, welfare, and housing
- Public and private sector collaborations with universities, hospitals, municipalities, social agencies, and corporations
