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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
3 powerful picture books all about children’s rights
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3 powerful picture books all about children’s rights

20 November 2017 - by Sasha Smith

Each year on November 20th, communities across the globe unite in celebration of World Children’s...read more
What’s for lunch at Brownridge Y? A healthy meal, made from scratch
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What’s for lunch at Brownridge Y? A healthy meal, made from scratch

16 November 2017 - by Sasha Smith

At the Thornhill Brownridge YMCA Centre, lunch means whole grains, lots of fruits and vegetables,...read more
Meet Stronger Communities, a 2017 Peace Medal Recipient
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Meet Stronger Communities, a 2017 Peace Medal Recipient

13 November 2017 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

While doing research for a school project five years ago, Meera Chopra and Vishal Chopra came...read more
Meet Wali Shah, a 2017 Peace Medal Recipient
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Meet Wali Shah, a 2017 Peace Medal Recipient

09 November 2017 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

YMCA of Greater Toronto 2017 Peace Medal recipient Wali Shah is a spoken word poet and public...read more
Take our Kids to Work Day: a window into the working world
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Take our Kids to Work Day: a window into the working world

08 November 2017 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

On November 1, the YMCA of Greater Toronto welcomed grade 9 students across the GTA to explore...read more

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