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Healthy Communities • YMCA Newcomer Programs • YMCA Volunteers
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
Healthy Communities • YMCA Newcomer Programs • YMCA Youth Programs
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
Healthy Communities • Healthy Kids • YMCA Camps and Outdoor Education
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
Healthy Communities • YMCA Events
YMCA named one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers
01 March 2019 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
For Sarita Bhatta, an Outreach and Community Relations Coordinator at the YMCA of Greater...read more
Healthy Communities • YMCA Events
“Back to the Future”: An Evening of Celebration
31 January 2019 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
Every year in December, the YMCA of Greater Toronto hosts Standing Ovation, the annual dinner and...read more
Healthy Communities • YMCA Events
Celebrate Black History Month with Events Across the GTA
30 January 2019 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
Black History Month is a tremendous opportunity to celebrate Black Canadians who paved the way...read more
Healthy Communities • YMCA Employment Programs
8 Tips to Impress Employers at Job Fairs
07 January 2019 - by Sarah Cowan
Getting your resume noticed and landing job interviews can be tough. That’s what makes job fairs...read more
Healthy Communities • YMCA Employment Programs
How Nathan’s determination contributes to his well-being
14 December 2018 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
Nathan Kim is a recent participant in the YMCA’s SPRING program designed for individuals who need...read more
Healthy Communities • Y Stories
YMCA of Greater Toronto honoured as a Top GTA Employer
07 December 2018 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a top employer for more than 6,000 employees including hundreds of...read more
Healthy Communities • YMCA Youth Programs
Take our Kids to Work Day: a glimpse into the working world
28 November 2018 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
Pictured above: Logan (right) and his mentor, Sandra Luis (left) at the Mississauga Valley YMCA...read more
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