YMCA of Southwestern Ontario Marks Earth Day with Region‑Wide Community Clean‑Up
This Earth Day, YMCA of Southwestern Ontario (YSWO) is bringing people together across the region to take action for the places we live, work, and play.
Today from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., YMCA staff and volunteers will roll up their sleeves for a first‑ever, association‑wide Earth Day Clean‑Up, led by YSWO’s Green Team.
Clean‑ups will take place in Sarnia-Lambton, St. Thomas-Elgin, London, Windsor, and Chatham‑Kent, demonstrating the Y’s shared commitment to caring for our communities and the environment.
Earth Day Clean‑Up Locations & Time
Today, Wednesday, April 22 | 3:00–5:00 p.m.
YMCA Learning and Career Centre
660 Oakdale Ave., Sarnia
Family YMCA of St. Thomas‑Elgin
20 High St., St. Thomas
Centre Branch YMCA
382 Waterloo St., London
YMCA Windsor Learning Centre
300 Ouellette Ave., Windsor
Chatham‑Kent YMCA
101 Courthouse Ln., Chatham
Why it matters
This Earth Day initiative reflects YMCA of Southwestern Ontario’s commitment to environmental sustainability, community well‑being, and creating positive, hands‑on opportunities for people to give back − today, and for generations to come. This is the start of a meaningful annual tradition that strengthens both community connections and shared responsibility for the environment.
About YMCA of Southwestern Ontario
YMCA of Southwestern Ontario (YSWO) is a charity, founded in 1856, with 200+ locations across our region. We ignite growth and belonging for people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and abilities. The Y offers health, fitness, and aquatics activities, camps, child care centres, youth programming, newcomer services, and employment services. We’re committed to nurturing potential and giving everyone a place to belong. To learn more, please visit: www.ymcaswo.ca.
