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Rachel Guerin is a passionate advocate for inclusion, accessibility, and community connection in Chatham-Kent, Ontario, where she was born and raised. After graduating from the University of Guelph in 2011, Rachel spent several years living, working, and traveling abroad, gaining diverse experiences that deepened her commitment to social equity and community engagement.

For one Sarnia-Lambton mom, the YMCA has become so much more than a fitness centre; it’s been a place of growth, confidence, and community.

Photographed on September 23, 2025, from left: Maggie Calderone, Youth Engagement Coordinator, YSWO; Christina Harley, VP Development, YSWO; Joy Bevan, Volunteer, Ontario Trillium Foundation; Peggy Sattler, MPP for London West; and Krista Gillespie, VP Youth Engagement, YSWO.

In our Care for Newcomer Children program, we often welcome children who are just beginning to develop their vocabulary and comprehension skills—many of whom have never been separated from their parents before, and may feel a little nervous about this.

Congratulations to Diane, with ticket number 168251!Did you know the Y is a charity? Every ticket sold helps provide access to all YMCA camps, programs and services that support individuals and families right here in Southwestern Ontario.

Summer 2025 is officially underway at YMCA of Southwestern Ontario, as more than 1,100 campers (ages 4-12) are participating in the first weekly session of YMCA Summer Day Camp.