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“We want to celebrate today’s youth and help them succeed”
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“We want to celebrate today’s youth and help them succeed”

25 October 2022 - by Nicole Meredith

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity, and it’s thanks to our incredible donors and volunteers...read more
An educator turns author for a children’s book
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An educator turns author for a children’s book

14 October 2022 - by Renuka Malhotra

A YMCA educator took inspiration from others, and focused on community support after a...read more
Gaming and gambling: What’s the difference?
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Gaming and gambling: What’s the difference?

06 October 2022 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

Video games often have elements of gambling, and there are blurred lines between games of skill...read more
Marking Orange Shirt Day 2022 
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Marking Orange Shirt Day 2022 

12 September 2022 - by Jenna Robar, Manager of Indigenous Relationships and Christina Sanakidis, Manager of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

The Indian Residential School Survivors Society is available to survivors and their families...read more
“The Y never turns anyone away”
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“The Y never turns anyone away”

24 August 2022 - by Nicole Meredith

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity, and it’s thanks to our incredible donors and volunteers...read more
YMCA donor and partner seeks to care for those taking care of our communities
Healthy CommunitiesSupport the YYMCA Donors

YMCA donor and partner seeks to care for those taking care of our communities

08 August 2022 - by Nicole Meredith

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity, and it’s thanks to our incredible donors and volunteers...read more
“I support the Y because every single person can benefit from its services”
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“I support the Y because every single person can benefit from its services”

26 July 2022 - by Nicole Meredith

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity, and it’s thanks to our incredible donors and volunteers...read more
Learning resources to explore and share this August for Emancipation Month
Healthy Communities

Learning resources to explore and share this August for Emancipation Month

26 July 2022 - by Ellah Mangwiza and Christina Sanakidis, YMCA of Greater Toronto Managers – Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

What is Emancipation Day?On March 24, 2021, the House of Commons voted unanimously to officially...read more
“We hope teens will carry the lessons learned at the Y through their lives”
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“We hope teens will carry the lessons learned at the Y through their lives”

12 July 2022 - by Nicole Meredith

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity, and it’s thanks to our incredible donors and volunteers...read more
Lessons in living from Karen, a long-time Y volunteer who turned 80 this year!
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Lessons in living from Karen, a long-time Y volunteer who turned 80 this year!

08 July 2022 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

Karen joined Central YMCA in 1978 right after her first child was born. She joined with a friend,...read more

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