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The Difference You Make Volunteering: Yussra’s Story
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The Difference You Make Volunteering: Yussra’s Story

12 April 2019 - by Dawn Yan

It’s that time of year again! National Volunteer Week is here and there’s no better time to...read more
Spotlight on Sephra: 5 Years of Giving Back
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Spotlight on Sephra: 5 Years of Giving Back

11 April 2019 - by Sarah Joseph

In honour of #NationalVolunteerWeek, the team at YMCA Camp Pine Crest would like to extend a huge...read more
Award-Winning Immigrant Mentors Newcomers Through Next Stop Canada Program
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Award-Winning Immigrant Mentors Newcomers Through Next Stop Canada Program

11 April 2019 - by Sarah Cowan

Long-time YMCA volunteer Sukhjit Singh was born and raised in India and immigrated to Canada with...read more
Camp Chat: Meet April
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Camp Chat: Meet April

09 April 2019 - by Leigh Coffey

At Y Day Camp, we know it’s the amazing front line staff delivering our programs who truly make...read more
Celebrating National Volunteer Week: Youth who give back & grow at YMCA Cedar Glen
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Celebrating National Volunteer Week: Youth who give back & grow at YMCA Cedar Glen

08 April 2019 - by YMCA Cedar Glen

Over our 15+ years at YMCA Cedar Glen Outdoor Centre, we have been extremely fortunate to have so...read more
Camp Chat: Celebrating 10 years of Values Beads!
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Camp Chat: Celebrating 10 years of Values Beads!

26 March 2019 - by Leigh Coffey

One of the many things that we are proud of at Y Day Camp, is our values bead program. Started in...read more
NYLD Program Helps Palestinian Teen Adjust to Life in Canada & Make New Friends
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NYLD Program Helps Palestinian Teen Adjust to Life in Canada & Make New Friends

26 March 2019 - by Sarah Cowan

Amro, who is originally from Palestine, moved to Canada three years ago. He has been a member of...read more
What to eat before and after your workout, according to a personal trainer
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What to eat before and after your workout, according to a personal trainer

25 March 2019 - by Nicole Meredith

Way too often, I find myself staring into the depths of my fridge, wondering what kind of...read more
Credit Education Week: How Gambling Can Impact Millennials’ Finances
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Credit Education Week: How Gambling Can Impact Millennials’ Finances

21 March 2019 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

This November, Credit Canada hosted its 12th annual “Credit Education Week” aimed at helping...read more
Camp Chat: Our Program Heads
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Camp Chat: Our Program Heads

18 March 2019 - by Leigh Coffey

This summer, we will hire 900+ staff to deliver our Y Day Camp programs at 55 locations across...read more

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