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97% of Financial Assistance recipients say the YMCA provides a welcoming and positive environment.

Together, we can build a stronger, more connected community.

The YMCA opens doors for individuals and families who need it most. By ensuring access to programs, we create a sense of belonging, growth, and community.

1 in 6 YMCA members receive Financial Assistance, allowing families to grow together, individuals to form lasting friendships, and children to build confidence. At no point should a child worry about whether they’ll be able to attend the next Y program.

Everyone should know there’s a spot for them.

“I was financially assisted to be able to join the Y with my grandchildren. That is priceless.”

DISCOVER THEIR Y STORIES

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LEARN MORE ABOUT AREAS OF IMPACT:

Access to Opportunity

All seniors deserve a place to connect and maintain their health and wellbeing. Access to opportunity helps to ensure that the YMCA turns no one away by subsiding programs and memberships for those who otherwise would not be able to benefit.
Donate to Access to Opportuniy

Community YMCA

A place where youth come to find friendships, learn a new sport, acquire a new skill, eat for free and grow up together. By supporting one child, we support food insecurity, employment, homework and tutoring, healthy living and finding a sense of belonging.
Donate to Community Y

Youth Exchange

The YMCA's Youth Exchange program helps youth from Halifax experience the joy of exploring, connecting, and discovering friendships with peers from across the country! For many of them, this will be their first trip out of province. Your support will give them a once in a lifetime opportunity by supporting their meals, lodging, and excursions.
Donate to Youth Exchange

Frequently Asked Questions:

By using the online form above, mailing a cheque, transferring stocks, or leaving the YMCA in your will, you can be supporting the YMCA and all our programs and services. If you have more questions or would like assistance making your gift, please contact us at

Emily Easey

Advancement Coordinator, Fund Development

[email protected]
(902) 456-0147

Mail to:
YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth
Attention: Advancement
5657 Spring Garden Rd.
Park Lane Terraces, Suite 700
Halifax, NS B3J 3R4

Yes, we will send you a tax receipt for gifts of any amount. If you become a monthly donor, we will provide you with a receipt upon each payment for your tax return.

Yes, you can give to the Y anonymously. If you would prefer to discuss your donation, or would like assistance setting it up, please contact Emily Easey at [email protected]
or (902) 456-0147

Yes! A donation of securities or mutual fund shares is the most efficient way to give charitably. With a donation of securities or mutual funds, capital gains tax does not apply, allowing you to give more.

Downloadable Form: Transfer for Publicly Traded Securities to YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth

Please send a copy of this transfer to your financial institution, and email a copy of this form to:

Emily Easey, Advancement Coordinator, Fund Development with the YMCA of Greater Halifax Dartmouth at [email protected] with cc to Tina Nicks at [email protected] our Account Manager with RBC Wealth Management.

Yes, there are many different areas of the Y’s work that you can give to support. You can review some of our giving opportunities on our donation form above. We would also welcome the opportunity to discuss personalized options with you. 

Heather MacDonald, Chief Development Officer

[email protected]

 (902) 456-0583

For more information, please contact our Advancement team:

Emily Easey

Advancement Coordinator, Fund Development

[email protected]
(902) 456-0147

Mail to:
YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth
Attention: Advancement
5657 Spring Garden Rd.
Park Lane Terraces, Suite 700
Halifax, NS B3J 3R4

Staff Donation Form

Financial Assistance

We are committed to eliminating financial barriers and providing everyone the opportunity to participate in YMCA programs and services. A YMCA financially assisted membership offers access to the same facilities, programs, and services at a reduced rate.

YMCA Financial Assistance Program

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Located in Mi’kma’ki, the YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth acknowledges and respects the unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq people.

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Leadership Team

The YMCA leadership team supports all areas of the organization in serving our community. We provide quality programs and services that are reflective of the evolving communities we serve.

Brian Posavad

President & CEO
He/ Him
[email protected]
p. (902) 222-1177

Julie-Ann Vincent

Chief Operating Officer
She / Her
[email protected]
p. (902) 222-7533

Maureen L. Hayward

Chief Financial Officer
She/ Her
[email protected]
p. (902) 423-4907 Ext. 225

Heather MacDonald

Chief Development Officer, Donor Relations
She/ Her
[email protected]
p. (902) 456-0583

Sahra MacNeill

Director, People & Culture
She / Her
[email protected]
p. (902) 225-2790

Anna Barnes

Vice President, YMCA Atlantic Regional Development Centre (RDC)
She / Her
[email protected]
p. (902) 221-8974

Victoria Collins

General Manager, Child Engagement & Operations
She/ Her
[email protected]
p. 902-223-0015

Kailee Hominick

Director of Strategic Communications
She / Her
[email protected]
p. (902) 222-7279

TL Johannesson

General Manager, Youth and Leadership Development
She/ Her
[email protected]
p. 902-

John Meagher

General Manager, Asset & Development
He / Him
[email protected]
p. (902) 223-3986

InHae Park

General Manager Of YMCA Immigrant Services
She/ Her
[email protected]
p. 902-457-6871

Michelle Rivoire

Vice President, Health, Fitness, and Aquatics
She/ Her
[email protected]
p. 902-717-8060

Rebekah Skeete

Director, Employment Services Centre
She/ Her
[email protected]
p. 902-461-2513 ext. 228

Lynda Thomas

Director, Employment Services Centre
She/ Her
[email protected]
p. 902-499-7560

Meet our Current Directors

As a leading charity, the YMCA is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. This group of community volunteers provides vision, strategic leadership and stewardship for the Association. The YMCA Board of Directors meets regularly with an Annual General Meeting held every spring. We are extremely grateful to every member, past or present, of the YMCA’s Board of Directors.

Stephen MacDonald

Chair

Stephen MacDonald is the President and Chief Executive Officer of EfficiencyOne, the not-for-profit operator of Canada’s first electricity efficiency utility, Efficiency Nova Scotia.

Lora MacEachern

Vice Chair

Lora MacEachern is a Senior Government Executive and Lawyer, with extensive experience in leadership, law, human resources, public policy, advocacy

Ashley Hill

Ashley Hill is the Founder and Executive Director of the PREP Academy, a community based non-profit organization that inspires and prepares African Nova Scotian students for college, university and beyond.

Jacob Woods

Jacob Woods is a Research Associate at the Nova Scotia Community College. Jacob is skilled in energy system analysis

Kevin Stoddart

Kevin is a Managing Partner at KBRS, Atlantic Canada’s largest talent management and recruitment organization with over 75 staff and offices throughout Atlantic Canada and Ontario.

Krista Jangaard

Dr. Krista Jangaard is the IWK Health Centre’s President & CEO. She first joined the IWK in 1996 in the division of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine and

Mary Navas

With three years of marketing agency experience at NATIONAL Public Relations working with clients across Atlantic Canada, Mary brings a fresh perspective to communication strategies,

Michelle Bussey

Michelle Bussey is the CEO of the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency (NSAA). Through NSAA, Michelle is working with industry, Government and communities to address the

Safia Rahemtulla

Safia is an Associate Partner in the Consulting practice of EY and holds a CPA, CA designation, a Certified Internal Auditor designation and a Certified Third Party Risk

Samantha Nixon

Samantha is a Coordinator with the Canadian Red Cross, supporting International Emergency Response through collaboration with the Government of Canada.

Sanjay Khanna

With over 25 years of experience, Sanjay has worked as part of the private and public sector focused on Information/Knowledge Management, ...

Sarah McInnes

Sarah is a Partner at McInnes Cooper, specializing in Immigration & Employment law.

Shelly Martin

Shelly Martin is a Mì’kmaq lawyer from Millbrook First Nation, is the Director of Governance for the Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq, a tribal Council providing programming and advisory services to eight Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq communities.

Sian Wren

Sian Wren is Vice President of Business Transformation at Emera. In this role, she led a large team of internal employees and external

Sonia Beattie

Sonia Beattie is the Vice-Provost, Planning & Analytics at Dalhousie University. With a strong passion for education, she completed degrees at both Dalhousie University and Memorial University before starting her career in postsecondary education.

YMCA Honourary Trustees​

The YMCA Honourary Trustees are former Directors who continue to support and provide strategic counsel to the YMCA.

Gregory (Greg) D. Auld,

Jennifer Berry,

Lydia Bugden,

Daniel M. Campbell &

Wesley G. Campbell,

Peter M. Conrod,

Paul J. Dyer,

Peter Doig

Peter G. Fardy,

Lou Gannon,

Mary Ellen Gurnham,

R.F. (Bob) Healy,

Fred Honsberger,

Wilfred Jackson,

John W. Lindsay Jr.

Brian Jessop

Cliff Langin,

Carole McDougall,

James MacGowan,

Stuart MacLean,

R.A. (Rod) McCulloch,

Kirk D. McIntyre,

Don C. Mills,

Robert Richardson,

L. Robert (Robbie) Shaw,

George Waye,

Sarah Young

Honourary Life Members

Audrey Manzer & Lou Gannon

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