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Growing with Purpose: Rachel McLaughlin’s Journey in Early Childhood Education at the YMCA
Growing with Purpose: Rachel McLaughlin’s Journey in Early Childhood Education at the YMCA Early Childhood Educator Rachel McLaughlin holds child at a YMCA child care centre Sixteen years ago, Rachel…
Read MoreStrong Results from Diabetes Prevention Program Hosted at YMCA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 10, 2025 Strong Results from Diabetes Prevention Program Hosted at YMCA SAINT JOHN, N.B. – The YMCA of Southwestern New Brunswick is part of a groundbreaking lifestyle…
Read MoreSaint John Regional Y Marks 10 Years as a Catalyst for Community Growth
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 4, 2025 Saint John Regional Y Marks 10 Years as a Catalyst for Community Growth SAINT JOHN, N.B. – The YMCA of Southwestern New Brunswick is…
Read MoreLocal Employers Celebrated for Championing Inclusive Hiring at YMCA Event
MEDIA ADVISORY July 24, 2025 Local Employers Celebrated for Championing Inclusive Hiring at YMCA Event The YMCA of Southwestern New Brunswick is hosting a Newcomer Employment Champions (NEC) Summer Engagement…
Read MoreShiny Sheena’s Full-Circle Journey: From Rainbows Kid to Y Champion
Shiny Sheena’s Full-Circle Journey: From Rainbows Kid to Y Champion I was a Rainbows kid back in elementary school—probably one of the first when the program launched, which was many…
Read MoreA Grateful Parent’s Story – Finding Community at YMCA Blacks Harbour Shared by Sarah Libby
A Grateful Parent’s Story – Finding Community at YMCA Blacks Harbour Shared by Sarah Libby When I first moved to the area, it was just before the COVID-19 pandemic began.…
Read MoreFinding Home: Ajsi Selmanaj’s Journey to Belonging at the Glenn Carpenter Centre
Finding Home: Ajsi Selmanaj’s Journey to Belonging at the Glenn Carpenter Centre When I was younger, I dreaded summer. Most kids count down the days to vacation, but for me,…
Read MoreY Story: The Little Wins That Matter Most – Jake & Kyra
Y Story – The Little Wins That Matter Most When we talk about impact at the YMCA, we often think of the big milestones — personal records broken, lives…
Read MoreAnna Oblozhenko’s New Beginning with the YMCA by Her Side
Anna Oblozhenko’s New Beginning with the YMCA by Her Side When Anna Oblozhenko arrived in Saint John last year with her young daughter, she was determined to build a secure…
Read MoreFrom Missionary to Mentorship: Jillian’s Journey of Empowering Newcomers Through Language
From Missionary to Mentorship: Jillian’s Journey of Empowering Newcomers Through Language In every corner of the world, there are individuals with a deep-seated desire to make a difference. One such…
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