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From fitness to fundraising: Sharon’s Y story
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From fitness to fundraising: Sharon’s Y story

26 July 2019 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

Our Y depends on almost 5,500 volunteers to help us deliver on our mission each and every day....read more
Leadership, learning, and allyship: how the Y takes pride in our diversity
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Leadership, learning, and allyship: how the Y takes pride in our diversity

23 July 2019 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

At the YMCA of Greater Toronto, we’re committed to building inclusive workplaces. For us, this...read more
Students build understanding of Indigenous culture through Youth Exchanges Canada
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Students build understanding of Indigenous culture through Youth Exchanges Canada

17 July 2019 - by Sarah Cowan

For Katie Clay, a teacher at the YMCA Academy, almost a full year of trip planning just paid...read more
Ask a trainer: how can I get the most out of High Intensity Interval Training?
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Ask a trainer: how can I get the most out of High Intensity Interval Training?

12 July 2019 - by Nicole Meredith

According to the American College of Sports Medicine, High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is...read more
It takes a (Kingston Road) Village
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It takes a (Kingston Road) Village

02 July 2019 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

It takes a village to build a stronger community. Thankfully, the Kingston Road Village has a...read more
Newcomer youth builds skills, connections, and confidence
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Newcomer youth builds skills, connections, and confidence

28 June 2019 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

At 17, Nada Albarada has faced more than her fair share of challenges. The first was leaving the...read more
Your summer 2019 workout challenge
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Your summer 2019 workout challenge

26 June 2019 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

Summer brings more energy, fun ways to get active outdoors, and, for some of us, motivation to...read more
Y Pride: Joshua’s Story
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Y Pride: Joshua’s Story

26 June 2019 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

At the Y, we believe diversity makes our community stronger. We see that strong community come...read more
Education, understanding, and action: our commitments to Indigenous communities in Canada
Healthy CommunitiesYMCA Events

Education, understanding, and action: our commitments to Indigenous communities in Canada

21 June 2019 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

At the YMCA, we’re on a journey of education, understanding, and action when it comes to the...read more
Newcomer family gives back to their new home
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Newcomer family gives back to their new home

19 June 2019 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

As Syria’s humanitarian crisis unfolded, Alaa and Nabil Al Hawa made the painful decision to flee...read more

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