Media Newsroom

The YMCAs of Cambridge & Kitchener-Waterloo welcome media interest in our efforts to build a healthy community. This page is a good starting point for reporters, editors, and producers. Our Director of Communications is James Howe. Contact him to get connected with the best person or people for your story: jhowe@ckwymca.ca          519-584-7479 ext. 207

We can also put reporters in contact with staff and volunteers who are experts in a variety of fields. And we offer some wonderful photo opportunities. Some examples of sources for stories and experts are:

News Releases:

• News Release: Implemented full-day learning causes "serious concern" to Ontario's YMCAs (March 22, 2010)
• News Release: Family Day at A.R. Kaufman Family YMCA & Launch of YMCA Strong Kids Campaign (Feb. 11, 2010)
• News Release: Inspiring peace through art and action (Nov. 19, 2009)
• City of Waterloo News Release: Stork Family YMCA moves to construction phase (Oct. 5, 2009)
• News Release: Nominate people building strong, healthy communities (Sept. 18, 2009)
• News Release: Kiwanis Club gives Paradise Lake property to YMCA (Aug. 25, 2009)
• News Release: YMCA offers assistance to workers affected by recession (July 28, 2009)
• News Release: GOVERNMENTS OF CANADA AND ONTARIO INVEST $1.2 MILLION TO UPGRADE A.R. KAUFMAN FAMILY YMCA (July 2, 2009)
• Albrecht/Pendergast News Release: Recreational upgrades throughout Region of Waterloo (June 30, 2009)
• YMCA Canada News Release: The YMCA welcomes investment in youth employment programs (Jan. 28, 2009)
• KW YMCA News Release: YMCA Peace Medallion Gala celebrates people making a difference (Nov. 20, 2008)
• News Release:YMCA World Peace Week 2008 features ceremonies recognizing people making a difference locally or around the world (Nov. 14, 2008)
• Joint News Release with City of Waterloo and Waterloo Public Library: Plans for a West Side YMCA and Library Facility Get Council Go Ahead (July 14, 2008)
• News Release: 620 more kids gain access to YMCA Recreation and Camp programs in Cambridge and Kitchener-Waterloo (June 30, 2008)
• Media Advisory: YMCA’s Group Job Search Program celebrates first
  graduating class of internationally-trained newcomers (June 12, 2008)
• Joint News Release: Partnership Launches Self Employment Program for New Canadians (May 12, 2008)
• News Release: Hundreds building strong kids this weekend (April 4, 2008)
• Joint News Release: Mentoring Partnership Waterloo Region launched with WRIEN (April. 2, 2008)
• News Release: Global Youth Forum aims to build a stronger global community (March 13, 2008)
• News Release: Taking the YMCA to the kids (February 29, 2008)
• News Release: Zumba spices up your fitness routine - hot fitness trend arrives in Waterloo Region with party (Nov. 5)
• News Release: Weston & Wonder gift helps build strong kids at A.R. Kaufman Family YMCA (Sept. 15)
• News Release: Open House at A.R. Kaufman Family YMCA Celebrates 25 Years (Sept. 11, 2007)

News Stories:

• Waterloo Region Record: Immigrant advocate to retire (Dec. 20, 2009)
• Kitchener Citizen: Inspiring peace through art and action (Dec. 09)
• Waterloo Region Record: YMCA mentorship program helps newcomers settle in to the region (Dec. 4, 2009)
• Waterloo Region Record: YMCA services help immigrants settle in (Nov. 30, 2009)
• Waterloo Region Record: Program makes first day of school less scary for immigrants (Aug. 28, 2009)
• Waterloo Region Record: YMCA lends a hand to recently laid off (July 29. 2009)
• Waterloo Region Record: H1N1 hasn't surfaced at local camps (July 17, 2009)
• Daily Exchange: Erb & Erb coordinates gifts to KW YMCA
• Waterloo Region Record (Lead Story, p. A1) Kaufman Y receives $1.2 million for health project (July 3, 2009)
• Discovery: Building Blocks - features KW YMCA as an asset rich YMCA (Fall 2008)
• Waterloo Region Record: Bike safety training program arrives (March 13, 2009)
• Canadian Newcomer Magazine: Newcomers Overcome Challenges of Starting Businesses (Jan./Feb. 09)
• Waterloo Region Record: January fitness vows can be tough to keep (Jan. 6, 2009)
• Waterloo Region Record: Library YMCA plan gets go-ahead  (July 16, 2008)
• Waterloo Region Record: Local program to help immigrants start own businesses (May 13, 2008)
• The Record: Virtual prgram brings 'Y' to kids (March 3, 2008)
• Record column: Area seniors get their kicks at YMCA (Jan. 23, 2008)
• Record article: Zumba makes exercise a party (Dec. 20, 2007)

Key Documents:

• Report to our Communities - 2008
• Newsletters: YMCA Stories and e-newsletters