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Leadership, learning, and allyship: how the Y takes pride in our diversity
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Leadership, learning, and allyship: how the Y takes pride in our diversity

23 July 2019 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

At the YMCA of Greater Toronto, we’re committed to building inclusive workplaces. For us, this...read more
Students build understanding of Indigenous culture through Youth Exchanges Canada
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Students build understanding of Indigenous culture through Youth Exchanges Canada

17 July 2019 - by Sarah Cowan

For Katie Clay, a teacher at the YMCA Academy, almost a full year of trip planning just paid...read more
It takes a (Kingston Road) Village
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It takes a (Kingston Road) Village

02 July 2019 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

It takes a village to build a stronger community. Thankfully, the Kingston Road Village has a...read more
Newcomer youth builds skills, connections, and confidence
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Newcomer youth builds skills, connections, and confidence

28 June 2019 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

At 17, Nada Albarada has faced more than her fair share of challenges. The first was leaving the...read more
Y Pride: Joshua’s Story
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Y Pride: Joshua’s Story

26 June 2019 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

At the Y, we believe diversity makes our community stronger. We see that strong community come...read more
Education, understanding, and action: our commitments to Indigenous communities in Canada
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Education, understanding, and action: our commitments to Indigenous communities in Canada

21 June 2019 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

At the YMCA, we’re on a journey of education, understanding, and action when it comes to the...read more
Newcomer family gives back to their new home
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Newcomer family gives back to their new home

19 June 2019 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

As Syria’s humanitarian crisis unfolded, Alaa and Nabil Al Hawa made the painful decision to flee...read more
Proudly Supporting Diversity at the Y
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Proudly Supporting Diversity at the Y

10 June 2019 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

YMCA Sprott House is a home for LGBTQ2S+ youth who have experienced homelessness, where 25...read more
Inspiration to give: fostering a sense of inclusion
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Inspiration to give: fostering a sense of inclusion

07 June 2019 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

For as long as she can remember, Tara George has been going to the YMCA. As a toddler, she got a...read more
Ask a trainer: why isn’t my summer fitness routine working?
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Ask a trainer: why isn’t my summer fitness routine working?

30 May 2019 - by Krista Hesketh

Every summer, tons of folks hop on the beach body bandwagon. There’s nothing wrong with wanting...read more

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