Every Kid Deserves a Chance
The Strong Kids Campaign helps children, families and individuals in Brandon and Westman access YMCA programs and memberships when cost would otherwise stand in the way.
Your Support Makes a Difference
Strong Kids is about more than providing access to a program or membership. It creates opportunities to belong, learn and grow, and be active.
Belong
A welcoming place to connect,
make friends and be part of a community.
Learn & Grow
Opportunities to develop new skills,
build confidence and discover what’s possible.
Be Active
Programs and activities that support
physical and mental well-being.
1 in 5
children at our YMCA
receive financial assistance.
600+
youth and families receive
Strong Kids assistance each year.
$125,000
our Strong Kids
fundraising goal for 2027
THANK YOU, WESTMAN!
$115,000
raised for Strong Kids in 2026
What the Strong Kids Campaign Makes Possible
Strong Kids helps remove financial barriers so children, families and individuals can take part in YMCA programs and activities.
YMCA Memberships
Access to the YMCA and all the opportunities that come with belonging.
Summer Day Camp
Fun, friendship, and new experiences that help kids learn and grow.
Swim Lessons
Essential water safety skills that build confidence in and around the water.
Youth Programs
Welcoming opportunities for young people to connect, learn, and build confidence.
Recreation & Fitness
Activities that help children, youth, and families stay active and healthy.
Leadership Programs
Opportunities for young people to develop skills, confidence, and leadership.
A Gift That Stays Local
A YMCA membership can be so much more than a place to exercise. It can be a place to belong, build confidence, learn something new and feel part of a community.
Your gift to Strong Kids helps make those opportunities possible for people right here in Brandon and Westman.
2027 Campaign
Our annual community campaign takes place in February and March, although donations to Strong Kids are welcome year-round.
Our 2027 goal is $125,000, and every gift helps remove financial barriers to YMCA programs and memberships.
Workplace Campaigns
Bring Strong Kids to your workplace! A staff campaign is an easy way for your team to come together and make a difference for children, families and individuals in our community.
Other Ways to Give
Prefer not to donate online? You can make a gift in person at the YMCA Member Services desk, by mail, or contact Alisa to discuss your donation.
Questions about giving?
Alisa Nerbas
204-727-5456 ext. 121
al.nerbas@ybrandon.ca
YMCA of Brandon
231 8th St.
Brandon, MB R7A 3X2
Need Help Accessing the YMCA?
Strong Kids assistance helps make YMCA programs and memberships accessible when cost would otherwise be a barrier. Individuals and families can be referred through community organizations or contact the YMCA directly to learn more about available assistance.
