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Third party fundraising: first in our community's hearts!
Healthy CommunitiesSupport the YY StoriesYMCA Youth Programs

Third party fundraising: first in our community's hearts!

27 April 2018 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

Every year community members including local businesses, groups and individuals come together to...read more
How the Y is raising the next generation of dog guides
Healthy CommunitiesY StoriesYMCA Health and Fitness

How the Y is raising the next generation of dog guides

25 April 2018 - by Nicole Meredith

One of my latest assignments for “work” was to hang out with adorable 3-month-old puppy Thea, and...read more
Celebrate the Value of Volunteering — building confidence, connections, and community
Healthy CommunitiesYMCA Volunteers

Celebrate the Value of Volunteering — building confidence, connections, and community

20 April 2018 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

By Donna Morrison, Acting General Manager of Volunteer DevelopmentIt’s hard to imagine life at...read more
Green roofs to greenhouses: environmental sustainability at the Y
Healthy CommunitiesYMCA Green Team

Green roofs to greenhouses: environmental sustainability at the Y

19 April 2018 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

The YMCA of Greater Toronto has been selected as one of  Canada’s Greenest Employers for the...read more
More than 60 YMCA volunteers receive the Ontario Volunteer Service Award
Healthy CommunitiesYMCA Health and FitnessYMCA Volunteers

More than 60 YMCA volunteers receive the Ontario Volunteer Service Award

18 April 2018 - by Lucy Schmidt

The Ontario Volunteer Services Award recognizes volunteers who provide committed and dedicated...read more
Making a change for good: Pamela’s Y Story
Healthy CommunitiesY StoriesYMCA Employment ProgramsYMCA Newcomer Programs

Making a change for good: Pamela’s Y Story

18 April 2018 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

By: Yonatan KifluIn her role at the YMCA’s Employment Services centre in Mississauga, Pamela Yap...read more
Free camp program with Sidewalk Toronto launching in July
Healthy CommunitiesHealthy KidsYMCA Camps and Outdoor Education

Free camp program with Sidewalk Toronto launching in July

06 April 2018 - by Alex Te

Attention budding urbanists and city-builders! The YMCA of Greater Toronto, in partnership with...read more
A true sense of connection
Healthy CommunitiesSupport the YY Stories

A true sense of connection

05 April 2018 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

“Our involvement has given us a front-row seat to the invaluable work the YMCA is doing in our...read more
Fernanda’s spirit earns her the first Sweat for Good Volunteer Champion Award
Healthy CommunitiesYMCA Health and FitnessYMCA Volunteers

Fernanda’s spirit earns her the first Sweat for Good Volunteer Champion Award

21 March 2018 - by Lucy Schmidt

When I met Fernanda Morgado, a 70 year old volunteer at the Toronto West End College St. YMCA...read more
YMCA of Greater Toronto again one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers
Healthy CommunitiesY Stories

YMCA of Greater Toronto again one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers

02 March 2018 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

For Nazila Mirani, an Employment Programs Director at the YMCA of Greater Toronto, the Y is like...read more

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