The YMCA of Timmins has joined together with the YMCA of Northeastern Ontario (North Bay and Sudbury) as one organization.
After five years of discussion and planning of the potential amalgamation, and seven months of joint management under one CEO, the three YMCAs are coming together to better serve the individuals, families and youth in our communities.
The Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee and Service Canada have approved the amalgamation agreement.
Working together under one charitable purpose means the YMCA has an opportunity to better serve thousands of children and families in North Bay, Sudbury and Timmins, as well as in surrounding communities.
“Our organizations are stronger together with unlimited potential,” said Helen Francis, president and CEO. “More choice, more partnerships, more connections, more efficiency, for a stronger organization and a healthier region.”
Tom Welton, chair of the board of directors, said both boards have collaborated extremely well and are excited about the Associations joining together.
“This means shared resources, and collaboration between both locations, in order to better serve members. By acting as one YMCA, it means that the YMCA can create governance and organizational efficiency by ending unnecessary duplication. They can invest and focus on the people, functions and systems that are needed so that the YMCA is better able to be sustainable for generations to come.”
Each YMCA will remain unique, and will continue to offer programs and services tailored to its members. Any donation dollars will continue to stay in each community, and will directly impact those who need support the most.
YMCA of Northeastern Ontario is a charity dedicated to the growth of all persons in spirit, mind and body with a sense of responsibility to each other and the global community.
