How are the Vancouver chapters of YWCA and the YMCA related?
A. We might have similar names but we are separate entities. We have different boards, different mandates and different histories. The main difference is that the YWCA focuses on the welfare and equality of women and their families. The YMCA, meanwhile, is dedicated to developing “strong kids, strong communities and strong families.” For more information on the YMCA, see their website at http://www.ymca.vancouver.bc.ca/.