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How to teach your children about bullying
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How to teach your children about bullying

22 November 2016 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

Bullying has unfortunately become a common occurrence in the lives of young people. It is an...read more
How to win allies and influence young people in your community: Trevor’s Y Story
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How to win allies and influence young people in your community: Trevor’s Y Story

21 November 2016 - by June Findlay

We’re celebrating Peace Week from November 19-26, and as part of the celebrations, we recognize...read more
Aree Brindar’s Y Story: How volunteering with the Y helped him achieve his goals
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Aree Brindar’s Y Story: How volunteering with the Y helped him achieve his goals

18 November 2016 - by Emily Cichonski

Volunteering has many great benefits, and for many volunteers, one significant benefit is gaining...read more
Giving life another chance: How Alex learned to manage addiction
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Giving life another chance: How Alex learned to manage addiction

17 November 2016 - by Talía Noya

When it happened, Alex* had just made the decision to find help. She booked an appointment to...read more
#Peaceitforward and win!
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#Peaceitforward and win!

17 November 2016 - by June Findlay

You’ve heard the phrase “pay it forward” — now practice it in the spirit of peace for a chance to...read more
From bullied to bodybuilding: how Adam turned his life around
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From bullied to bodybuilding: how Adam turned his life around

16 November 2016 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

Adam’s life-long journey towards healthy living started when he got fed up with the high school...read more
Celebrating giving and volunteering on national Philanthropy Day
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Celebrating giving and volunteering on national Philanthropy Day

15 November 2016 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

National Philanthropy Day is a celebration of all forms of philanthropy — including giving,...read more
YMCA Peace Week 2016 Activities
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YMCA Peace Week 2016 Activities

14 November 2016 - by June Findlay

From November 19 to 26, YMCAs across Canada will be celebrating Peace Week. Nationwide, Ys are...read more
Peace in practice: YMCA Peace Week 2016
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Peace in practice: YMCA Peace Week 2016

11 November 2016 - by June Findlay

Peace comes from being able to contribute the best that we have, and all that we are, toward...read more
Remembering the YMCA's war services
Healthy CommunitiesY Stories

Remembering the YMCA's war services

10 November 2016 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

Remembrance Day gives us the opportunity to look back and reflect on Canadians’ incredible...read more

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