The YMCA is dedicated to building programs for youth development, for healthy living and for social responsibility that promote strong families, character values, youth leadership, community development and international understanding. The Y makes accessible the support and opportunities that empower people and communities to learn, grow and thrive by providing supportive and inclusive environments that nurture the well-being and provides opportunities to give back and support neighbours.

We have five core character development values that are the shared beliefs and essential principles that guide our behaviour, our interactions with each other, our programs and curriculum and our decision-making: Respect, Responsibility, Honesty, Caring, and Faith.