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Thriving in Canada: How a Syrian Immigrant Found Her Perfect Job
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Thriving in Canada: How a Syrian Immigrant Found Her Perfect Job

07 May 2019 - by Sarah Cowan

When Dima arrived in Canada from Syria last year, she wasn’t sure what kind of job she wanted....read more
New Brunswick Teens Explore Toronto’s Rich History & Cultural Diversity Through Exchange
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New Brunswick Teens Explore Toronto’s Rich History & Cultural Diversity Through Exchange

01 May 2019 - by Sarah Cowan

On April 13, students from Wolastoq Education Initiative, who live on Tobique First Nation...read more
How Alana found balance and a sense of community at the Y
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How Alana found balance and a sense of community at the Y

12 April 2019 - by Admas Mekuria

Alana Rutherford has been a long-time participant in our Sweat For Good Challenge (formerly...read more
Spotlight on Sephra: 5 Years of Giving Back
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Spotlight on Sephra: 5 Years of Giving Back

11 April 2019 - by Sarah Joseph

In honour of #NationalVolunteerWeek, the team at YMCA Camp Pine Crest would like to extend a huge...read more
Award-Winning Immigrant Mentors Newcomers Through Next Stop Canada Program
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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
NYLD Program Helps Palestinian Teen Adjust to Life in Canada & Make New Friends
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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
Camp Chat: Our Program Heads
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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
YMCA named one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers
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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
“Back to the Future”: An Evening of Celebration
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“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
Celebrate Black History Month with Events Across the GTA
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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

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