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Ten in a row: YMCA of Greater Toronto again recognized as a top GTA employer
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Ten in a row: YMCA of Greater Toronto again recognized as a top GTA employer

08 December 2017 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

For the tenth year in a row, the YMCA has been selected as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers...read more
Peace Medal ceremony wraps up Peace Week in style
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Peace Medal ceremony wraps up Peace Week in style

07 December 2017 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

In a fitting crescendo to an exciting 2017 edition of YMCA Peace Week, the YMCA of Greater...read more
YMCA employment program comes full circle
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YMCA employment program comes full circle

06 December 2017 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

By: Yonatan KifluJessica Reed is like many of the people who come through the doors of our YMCA...read more
YMCA of Medellin volunteer gives youth access to a brighter future
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YMCA of Medellin volunteer gives youth access to a brighter future

05 December 2017 - by Lucy Schmidt

Happy International Volunteer Day! In celebration of this day to recognize the amazing work that...read more
Ask A Trainer: How do I make a workout plan — and actually stick to it?
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Ask A Trainer: How do I make a workout plan — and actually stick to it?

04 December 2017 - by Nicole Meredith

Delving into the world of fitness and nutrition can feel overwhelming. So we asked Paul, a...read more
Stephanie’s decade-long commitment to her community
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Stephanie’s decade-long commitment to her community

03 December 2017 - by Nicole Meredith

Stephanie has been part of the Markham YMCA family for the past ten years. Her steadfast...read more
Getting started at the Y: Our new staff orientations
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Getting started at the Y: Our new staff orientations

01 December 2017 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

Late last month, the YMCA of Greater Toronto hosted its largest-ever New Staff Orientation...read more
The four motivations of engaged volunteers
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The four motivations of engaged volunteers

29 November 2017 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

By Donna MorrisonVolunteering needs to be rewarding and stimulating. But for staff who work with...read more
Peace by Piece 2017 Youth Summit
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Peace by Piece 2017 Youth Summit

28 November 2017 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

We as a group stand with women’s rights. We are standing for human rights. Everybody has to clean...read more
Fresh and fun school lunch ideas your kids will actually want to eat
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Fresh and fun school lunch ideas your kids will actually want to eat

27 November 2017 - by Sasha Smith

You started the school year off strong with a solid lunch prep routine and heaps of nutritious...read more

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