Participation, Empathy, Advocacy, Community and Empowerment: these are the values the YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce is looking for in the next recipient of the YMCA Peace Medal.

From November 14 to 21, the YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce, together with YMCAs across Canada, celebrate the presence of peace in our communities, and reflect on the peace-building work that happens all year both inside and outside the YMCA.

More than the absence of violence and conflict, peace is the ongoing work of building and maintaining conditions of fairness, inclusion, empathy, security, and respect for diversity. Peace-building is core to the YMCA’s commitment to strengthening the foundation of healthy communities and part of the YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce’s year-round programs.

Visit https://bit.ly/33urbKa and nominate a deserving person before Friday, October 23. Hard copies of the nomination package are available at our YMCA Health, Fitness & Aquatics facility.

Follow us on social media during Peace Week as we reflect on peace, offer challenges, and take action.

source: media release, YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce