1
Champion diversity, social
connection, and belonging
Goals:
- Embody inclusion and kindness and advocate for them in our communities
- Create new programs for and build communities among older adults
- Promote community resilience for climate, health, and other emergencies
- Create more equitable outcomes for staff and participants through a renewed Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion plan
2
Address key
issues
Goals:
- Prioritize the mental health of our participants, volunteers, and staff
- Deliver and advocate for more high-quality, affordable child care
- Create more and fairer housing options for older adults and youth
- Help those disadvantaged in finding employment, especially youth, navigate the uncertain labour market
3
Reach people in
new ways
Goals:
- Grow our digital programs and communities, and make them accessible and inclusive
- Open new YMCA Centres of Community
- Expand beyond our walls and bring the YMCA to new and non- traditional places
- Adapt existing Centres to meet new health standards
4
Evolve the ways
we work
Goals:
- Deepen collaborations across Y teams, the Y network, and with external partners
- Design and assess programs with insights from researchers, delivery experts, and community members
- Develop a new volunteer strategy
- Deliver a consistent, positive participant experience through innovation and relationship building
Strategic Enablers
• Healthy, Engaged, & Inclusive Workforce • Technology & Digital Transformation • Philanthropy
• Positioning & Advocacy • Financial Sustainability