YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce: Community & Employment Services

10/20/2026

📣Registration now open for our November Connect & Discover series!

Looking for a welcoming place to connect, learn, and have fun? Join us for our Connect and Discover series, a free monthly gathering designed to spark connections, ignite curiosity, and light up your day.

November's guest speaker is Zack McLean from the Community Waterfront Heritage Centre, Owen Sound. Zack will share “Today’s Visitors” and take a look at the ships that come through Owen Sound, what brings them here, and the historic roots of their trade.

📅 November 2, 2026
🕐 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
📍 700 10th Street East, Owen Sound

This is event is free for community members to attend - no Y membership needed. Please register through ActiveNet so we know how many guests to expect.

✨ Visit our website each month to discover upcoming speakers, activities, and opportunities to connect and Shine On: ymcaowensound.on.ca/connect-discover-series

10/20/2026

✨ Shine in the workforce! ✨

As part of the Employment Ontario network, we’re here to spark confidence and support your path forward with free services, including:
✅ Personalized job search support
✅ Workforce preparation resources
✅ Training opportunities and financial assistance
✅ Job leads and employer connections

Take the next step toward your career goals today, services available across Grey Bruce!

Learn More: ymcaowensound.on.ca/employment-services

10/16/2026

Recent announcements affecting local workplaces are being felt across our community.

YMCA Employment Services is here to support those affected. Whether you’re thinking about new opportunities, updating your resume or simply wondering where to begin, we’re here to help when you’re ready.

Call 519-371-9222 to book an appointment with our team, or drop into one of our resource centres to explore employment resources.

10/15/2026

The YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce's Rural Housing & Homelessness Response team works every day across Bruce County to help people move from crisis to stability. Through outreach, emergency shelter, housing navigation, and connections to community services, staff support individuals in finding safe shelter options, accessing healthcare and other resources, and securing long-term housing.

We continue to work closely with the County of Bruce and a wide network of community partners to ensure people throughout Bruce County have access to the supports and resources they need. When someone's shelter stay ends, support does not end. Our focus remains on connecting people with housing opportunities, community resources, and supports that promote housing stability.

If you or someone you know needs support, please reach out to the YMCA at 519-371-9222. Help is available, and we're here to connect people with the services that can make a difference.

10/14/2026

✨ Celebrate Diwali with us! ✨

Our annual Diwali Celebration is back, and we’d love for you to join us for an evening filled with culture, community and celebration! 🪔

Enjoy an evening of vibrant performances including a Dhol Drum dance competition💃, fun activities and games, and a delicious selection of traditional Indian dishes. Come together with friends, family and community to celebrate Diwali and enjoy an evening full of joy and connection. 💛

📅 Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
🕓 Time: 4:30–9:00 PM
📍 Location: YMCA Sydenham Campus, Owen Sound
🎟️ Tickets: https://ymcaowensound.on.ca/diwali-celebration-2026/

Come dressed in your traditional clothing or wear something bright and colourful to add to the festivities! 🥻🎶

👉 Get your tickets today and join us for an evening of light, culture and community!

This event is made possible through the generous support of Immigration, Refugees & Citizenship Canada, the Optimist Club of Sydenham and District and the Grey Bruce Local Immigration Partnership 💙

Join us for one of the YMCA’s most vibrant annual events – Diwali Celebration! Enjoy an evening of culture, learning, and belonging with our community.

10/13/2026

Nominate a local peacemaker before Friday, October 16!! ✌️

The YMCA Peace Medal nomination deadline is coming up! ✌️

Nominate someone in Grey Bruce who is helping build a better community by exemplifying the values of PEACE.

The 2026 YMCA Peace Medal honours people of all ages who are making a difference through their actions, compassion and commitment to their community.

Nominations close October 16, don’t miss your chance to recognize a local peacemaker: www.ymcaowensound.on.ca/peace-week

The recipient will be announced during YMCA Peace Week, November 15–22, 2026.

10/11/2026

📣REMINDER: Our Community Initiatives, Employment Services and Immigrant Services departments in Owen Sound, Hanover and Port Elgin will be closed tomorrow, Monday, October 12 for Thanksgiving. 🦃🎃

10/08/2026

10/07/2026

Your Opportunity to be the Spark! We’re hiring a Cook to join our YMCA Child Care team in Owen Sound✨

As a Cook, you’ll prepare nutritious meals and snacks for children and staff while meeting legislative requirements and accommodating special dietary needs. You’ll play an important role in creating a safe, caring and positive environment for children.

As one of Forbes’ Best Employers in Canada for 2026, we’re proud to offer a workplace where employees are supported and have opportunities to grow.

Just Some of the Benefits of Working at the YMCA:
✅Comprehensive and ongoing training and long-term and upward career opportunities
✅Free membership to our Health, Fitness and Aquatics facility
✅Flexible work schedules
✅Fun, passionate and dependable co-workers

Apply by October 9, 2026: ymcaowensound.on.ca/join-our-team