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Newfoundland family opens its doors to Quebec teens through YMCA Summer Work Student Exchange Program
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Newfoundland family opens its doors to Quebec teens through YMCA Summer Work Student Exchange Program

22 May 2019 - by Sarah Cowan

Melissa, Paul, and their two daughters Scarlett and Carrie from St. John’s, Newfoundland had a...read more
A Young Man’s Life Changed for The Better Thanks to YMCA Employment Services
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A Young Man’s Life Changed for The Better Thanks to YMCA Employment Services

21 May 2019 - by Sarah Cowan

After wrapping up his Gas Technician 3 license college course, Phoenix was having trouble finding...read more
3 reasons to challenge your kids to give back to their community
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3 reasons to challenge your kids to give back to their community

17 May 2019 - by Dawn Yan

Teaching our kids the importance of giving back shouldn't be limited to holidays like...read more
Newcomer family finds feeling of ‘home’ at the YMCA
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Newcomer family finds feeling of ‘home’ at the YMCA

16 May 2019 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

Coming to a new country isn’t easy. For the Pupovac family, leaving Serbia four years ago meant...read more
5 tips for parents to start the talk about mental health (Part 2)
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5 tips for parents to start the talk about mental health (Part 2)

15 May 2019 - by Dawn Yan

To pick up from where we left off last week, here are Dr. Kiefer’s 3 final tips to help parents...read more
Mom Facing Language Barrier & No Work Experience Becomes Employment Success Story
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Mom Facing Language Barrier & No Work Experience Becomes Employment Success Story

14 May 2019 - by Sarah Cowan

Khadiza moved to Canada from Bangladesh so her son could have a better education, but she quickly...read more
Summer Work Student Exchange Program Shapes Teen’s Career Path
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Summer Work Student Exchange Program Shapes Teen’s Career Path

13 May 2019 - by Sarah Cowan

Sanjana has been involved with the YMCA Summer Work Student Exchange (SWSE) Program since 2015....read more
3 ways we’re supporting mental health at work
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3 ways we’re supporting mental health at work

10 May 2019 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

On Thursday, May 9th, we sowed an entire garden of green, wearing the colour of mental health...read more
5 psychologist-approved tips to help you talk mental health with your kids (Part 1)
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5 psychologist-approved tips to help you talk mental health with your kids (Part 1)

10 May 2019 - by Dawn Yan

Talking to our kids about mental health can feel daunting. “Where do I begin?” “What can I say to...read more
Let’s talk children's mental health: signs, symptoms, and disorders (Part 3)
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Let’s talk children's mental health: signs, symptoms, and disorders (Part 3)

09 May 2019 - by Dawn Yan

It’s normal to feel sad from time to time. When the weather’s gloomy, or things don’t go as you...read more

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