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Every day people are discovering greater potential – for themselves and their communities – through the YMCA-YWCA of Vancouver Island. But reaching potential doesn’t happen by accident. It takes courage, caring people, opportunities, and a safe place to learn and grow. Donate to Support the Y Where Needed Most and help those in your community reach their potential.

The Y’s Pandora Youth Apartments Program is a safe transitional housing and life skills program for youth ages 15-19 years who may be experiencing poverty, substance abuse, or trauma. Youth are supported to strive for and attain their educational, employment, and wellness goals with the assistance of experienced counselors. Donate to the Y’s Pandora Youth Apartments.

The Y’s Young Moms Program at Kiwanis Family Centre offers an opportunity to live free of violence and substance use. Women retain their independence while building resilience, skills and strengths in a community living environment to transition successfully to independent living with their child. Donate to the Y’s Young Mom's Program.

At Camp Thunderbird summer campers learn about teamwork, independence, making choices, social skills, responsibility, the ability to take risks and realize personal limits, and finding their place in the world. Donate to the Y’s Camp Thunderbird and ensure the children and youth in most need have a summer camp experience they'll never forget!

Y Childcare supports accessible child care which provides safe places where children can grow and develop. Donate to the Y’s Child Care. Your donations will help to provide accessible child care and upgrade program equipment.

Y Financial Assistance makes membership available to all. Regular participation in the Vancouver Island Y’s membership activities supports a balanced approach to personal growth, health, and wellness. Donate to the Y’s Financial Assistance program and support those individuals & families who have the greatest need in our community.