Information for Media
We're here to help all media get the information they need to produce timely, relevant and compelling news stories that respect the people and community we serve. If you would like to set up an interview or visit one of our locations in the National Capital Region, we ask that you first reach out to the Y's Marketing and Communications team.
We look forward to working with our media partners and will help ensure you have everything you require to file your story on time.
Media Contact:
Rebecca Russell, Director of Marketing and Communications
Phone: 613-415-7817
Email: rebecca.russell@ymcaottawa.ca
For background information, please visit our About Us, Mission and Vision, and Annual Reports pages.
Recent News Releases:
- November 17, 2025 - YMCA Announces New Non-Profit Child Care to Meet Growing Demand in Ottawa
- September 3, 2025 - The Ottawa Mission and YMCA of the National Capital Region form partnership, opening a second Chef Ric's location, this time at YMCA to expand the Food Services Training Program and help feed Y residents
- July 18, 2025 - YMCA leader completes 275km off-road BC Bike Challenge and raises $15,215 for YMCA’s Youth Second Stage Housing Program
- April 23, 2025 - YMCA to be living classroom for Collège Boréal’s Fitness and Health Promotion program students
- March 26, 2025 - YMCA Embassy Chef Showcase competition raises $55,000 for the YMCA National Capital Region
- March 5, 2025 - YMCA is hosting a housing open house to welcome its new residents to Centretown and give tours of residences, also announcing it is staying at its Argyle building
- January 27, 2025 - YMCA launches new subsidized licenced childcare to fill ten-year gap
Archived News Releases:
- December 9, 2024 - YMCA launching new Employment and Newcomer Centre in Orleans (PDF)
- November 29, 2024 - The YMCA’s Camp Otonabee awarded $98,400 OTF Grant from Ontario Government (PDF)
- July 16, 2024 - The YMCA Honours Transformative $500,000 Bequest and Names Conditioning Floor in Memory of Ottawa Restauranteur, Walter Krepski (PDF)
- June 19, 2024 - YMCA of the National Capital Region Helping City of Ottawa Deliver Housing and Transitional Shelter Supports for the Community (PDF)
- June 18, 2024 - The YMCA of the National Capital Region One of Canada’s Best Places to Work in 2024 (PDF)
- June 4, 2024 - The YMCA to Host Multi-Sector Job Fair (PDF)
- March 18, 2024 - The YMCA to Open New Child Care Space for Westboro Families (PDF)
- October 19, 2023 - YMCA of the National Capital Region Announces Appointment of New CEO (PDF)
- September 15, 2023 - The YMCA of the National Capital Region Awarded a $195,000 Community Building Fund Grant from Ottawa Trillium (PDF)
- August 28, 2023 - The YMCA and Walk off the Earth Reimagine the Y.M.C.A. Anthem, Focusing on Youth Mental Health (PDF)
- March 7, 2023 - The YMCA Provides Safe Accommodation for Women in New Housing Program (PDF)
- January 27, 2023 - The YMCA of the National Capital Region Awarded a $122,600 Resilient Communities Fund Grant from Ottawa Trillium Foundation (PDF)