Help Build a Stronger, More Inclusive YMCA
Every contribution helps us create space where everyone belongs. Our Wish List highlights current priorities that enhance accessibility, enrich our programs, and nurture the health and well-being of our community.
When you give to a Wish List item, you’re helping create moments of joy, confidence, and connection that last a lifetime.
Program Partnerships: Inspire Mind–Body–Spirit Wellness
We’re inviting community partners and sponsors to help us expand our wellness offerings –
creating opportunities for members of all ages to explore balance, resilience, and growth.
Current partnership opportunities include:
- Mindfulness & Meditation Sessions
Practical tools to pause, breathe, and support mental well-being.
- Art Therapy Workshops
Creative outlets that encourage expression, healing, and connection.
- Pilates & Movement Programs
Gentle, empowering classes that build strength, balance, and confidence.
- Nutrition & Healthy Living Workshops
Interactive sessions on balanced eating, energy, and sustainable habits.
- Aromatherapy for Wellness
Sensory experiences that promote relaxation, focus, and calm.
- Gratitude Journaling & Reflection Workshops
Guided activities that cultivate positivity, mindfulness, and personal growth.
- Personal Empowerment Sessions
Confidence-building workshops designed to inspire self-awareness and purpose in youth and adults alike.
Partnerships can include facilitation, sponsorship, or in-kind contributions – helping us make these programs accessible to all through equity-focused design and subsidized participation.
Accessibility & Safety: Lift Every Voice, Every Body
The YMCA is committed to providing a space where everyone feels safe, supported, and included. We’re currently seeking support for:
- A wheelchair stair lift – to enhance accessibility and emergency safety.
- Fire safety blankets – to strengthen our emergency preparedness and protect our community.
Your contribution helps ensure the Y remains a safe, inclusive place for everyone to belong and thrive. To learn more or lend your support, please contact James Chan, CEO – Sault Ste. Marie YMCA.
Family & Youth Spaces: Create Places for Play and Belonging
Our children’s play area is the heart of discovery and connection for our youngest members. We’re looking to refresh this space with comfortable, durable furniture that fosters creativity, safety, and joy. By supporting this project, you’re helping families feel at home at the Y – a place where kids laugh, learn, and grow together. Contact us if you would like to help!
Join Us in Building What’s Next
Whether through a corporate partnership, in-kind donation, or community sponsorship, your support helps the YMCA continue its mission of accessible wellness, lifelong learning, and community belonging.
To learn more or explore partnership opportunities, please contact:
Dr. James Chan, CEO
705-949-3133 Ext. 239
James.chan@ssmymca.c