Healthy Living • Support the Y • YMCA Donors • YMCA Youth Programs
“We hope teens will carry the lessons learned at the Y through their lives”
12 July 2022 - by Nicole Meredith
The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity, and it’s thanks to our incredible donors and volunteers that we can connect people with essential services, chances to better their lives, and a sense of community and belonging. Why I Give is a series designed to shine a spotlight on these incredible change makers, sharing what inspires them to give back and what supporting our charity means to them.
Today, The PepsiCo Canada Foundation shares why they are committed to supporting young people through YMCA Teen Nights.
Inspiration to give
“The mandate of The PepsiCo Canada Foundation is to support programs that encourage physical activity, healthy lifestyle habits and health and wellness, especially among underprivileged youth. There couldn’t be a better fit than the YMCA’s Teen Nights, which allows thousands of teens to use the YMCA for free and participate in programs in a safe space where they make friends, receive mentorship, play sports and develop and grow. The PepsiCo Canada Foundation is extremely proud to provide financial support to this important program for Greater Toronto Area (GTA) youth.
“There are so many challenges facing today’s young people, especially those from underserved communities, and we feel incredibly proud that our support goes toward providing places where youth can get together, do the things they like, and take part in healthy, productive activities. This in turn helps them envision better days ahead and sets them up for success in life while reaping the benefits of an active lifestyle.
“The YMCA has a long track record of supporting communities to become healthier in spirit, mind and body. Our experience as a supporter of the Y has been nothing but positive. They are well organized, they operate with the highest integrity, they ensure that our support goes directly to the services that are important to us, and they are great partners. It is very gratifying for the PepsiCo Canada Foundation to see the impact of the funding we provide to the YMCA in the ongoing reports they provide to us. They are excellent communicators, and they ensure that we are well informed about the programs we support. We encourage others to give to the YMCA.
“We find it very satisfying to see young people engaged with their peers in healthy, active living, and it is our hope that their use of the YMCA facilities as teens will carry on throughout their lives. The pandemic has been a struggle for all, but it has also taught us lessons about resilience and hope.
“We hope that the YMCA can continue to offer programming that draws young people in, makes them feel connected and welcome, and contributes to their well-being today and into the future.”
To hear from other YMCA donors and learn what inspires them to give to our charity, visit ymcagta.org/Our-Donors.
The PepsiCo Canada Foundation has distributed over $3 million in grants to help youth causes. Generously supporting the YMCA of Greater Toronto since 2004, The PepsiCo Canada Foundation focuses on promoting physical activity, healthy lifestyle habits, and health and wellness, especially among marginalized youth.
Today, The PepsiCo Canada Foundation shares why they are committed to supporting young people through YMCA Teen Nights.
Inspiration to give
“The mandate of The PepsiCo Canada Foundation is to support programs that encourage physical activity, healthy lifestyle habits and health and wellness, especially among underprivileged youth. There couldn’t be a better fit than the YMCA’s Teen Nights, which allows thousands of teens to use the YMCA for free and participate in programs in a safe space where they make friends, receive mentorship, play sports and develop and grow. The PepsiCo Canada Foundation is extremely proud to provide financial support to this important program for Greater Toronto Area (GTA) youth.
“There are so many challenges facing today’s young people, especially those from underserved communities, and we feel incredibly proud that our support goes toward providing places where youth can get together, do the things they like, and take part in healthy, productive activities. This in turn helps them envision better days ahead and sets them up for success in life while reaping the benefits of an active lifestyle.
“The YMCA has a long track record of supporting communities to become healthier in spirit, mind and body. Our experience as a supporter of the Y has been nothing but positive. They are well organized, they operate with the highest integrity, they ensure that our support goes directly to the services that are important to us, and they are great partners. It is very gratifying for the PepsiCo Canada Foundation to see the impact of the funding we provide to the YMCA in the ongoing reports they provide to us. They are excellent communicators, and they ensure that we are well informed about the programs we support. We encourage others to give to the YMCA.
“We find it very satisfying to see young people engaged with their peers in healthy, active living, and it is our hope that their use of the YMCA facilities as teens will carry on throughout their lives. The pandemic has been a struggle for all, but it has also taught us lessons about resilience and hope.
“We hope that the YMCA can continue to offer programming that draws young people in, makes them feel connected and welcome, and contributes to their well-being today and into the future.”
To hear from other YMCA donors and learn what inspires them to give to our charity, visit ymcagta.org/Our-Donors.
The PepsiCo Canada Foundation has distributed over $3 million in grants to help youth causes. Generously supporting the YMCA of Greater Toronto since 2004, The PepsiCo Canada Foundation focuses on promoting physical activity, healthy lifestyle habits, and health and wellness, especially among marginalized youth.
