Timarra Milmine, General Manager; Andrew Lockie, CEO of the YMCA of Southwestern Ontario; and Jim Loyer, Campaign Chair, accept a $14,000 donation at the Annual Campaign Launch from Dava Robichaud, Mari-Lynn Harper and Emmalee Longbottom of TekSavvy. (Photo coutesy of the Chatham-Kent YMCA)

Chatham-Kent YMCA aiming to raise $150,000

By Cheryl Johnstone

May 11, 2026 - 10:00am

The Chatham-Kent YMCA has launched its annual fundraising campaign.

The goal is to raise $150,000 by the end of 2026 for the financial assistance program.

In 2025, the Y spent $125,382 to help 365 members, which is 30 per cent of its total members.

The financial assistance program helps individuals and families in the community access Y programs and services that they may not otherwise be able to.

Two large donations kicked off the 2026 fundraising campaign.

Teksavvy Solutions Inc. presented a cheque for $14,000. The company has been a supporter for several years.

Rachel Christensen of Waste Connections of Canada presented a gift of $5,000. This is the third year the company has supported the campaign.

Rachel Christensen of Waste Connections of Canada presents a gift of $5,000 during the Annual Campaign Launch to Timarra Milmine, General Manager; Andrew Lockie, CEO of the YMCA of Southwestern Ontario; and Jim Loyer, Campaign Chair. (Photo courtesy of the Chatham-Kent YMCA)