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Member Survey Results Action Plan 2024-2025

Dear Y Members, Thank you for taking the time to provide your valuable feedback in our October Member Survey for both our Membertou Branch and the Frank Rudderham Family YMCA. We greatly appreciate your insights and suggestions, which help us continually improve our facilities and enhance your member experiences. We are excited to share the..

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How Peace Week Brought Our Community Together

YMCA of Cape Breton recognized three extraordinary individuals with Peace Medals as part of Peace Week 2024, celebrating their commitment to fostering participation, empathy, advocacy, community and empowerment. During Peace Week, YMCAs across Canada celebrate acts of peace by recognizing individuals and groups who, without any special resources, status, wealth or position, have demonstrated a..

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Event Recap: Breakfast with Inclusive Employers

Last week on October 1st, we hosted a fantastic Employer Appreciation Breakfast at Dory Pub, celebrating businesses in Cape Breton that participate in Opportunities Fund and are making a real difference by supporting inclusive hiring practices. With the start of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we invited 2 speakers: Bradley Sheppard from Sheppard Training Inc…

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YMCA Peace Week 2024: Nominations Open

“We cannot expect to live in a world of peace if we are unable to live in peace with those close to us – even those who differ from us….”  – YMCA Statement on Peace YMCA Peace Week is a time when we celebrate the presence of peace in our communities, and reflect on the peace-building..

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