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Meet Wali Shah, a 2017 Peace Medal Recipient
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Meet Wali Shah, a 2017 Peace Medal Recipient

09 November 2017 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

YMCA of Greater Toronto 2017 Peace Medal recipient Wali Shah is a spoken word poet and public...read more
West End running club gives kids a place to count on at the Y
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West End running club gives kids a place to count on at the Y

02 November 2017 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

Our annual Gratitude Report celebrates our generous donors and shares what inspires them to...read more
What is your Change Style?
Healthy CommunitiesYMCA Employment Programs

What is your Change Style?

30 October 2017 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

Written by Lynn Davies, a counsellor and workshop facilitator at the YMCA of Greater Toronto,...read more
Meet some of our past Peace Medal recipients
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Meet some of our past Peace Medal recipients

25 October 2017 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

The YMCA Peace Medal, a core component of Peace Week, is an annual award that celebrates acts of...read more
What’s the buzz at Cedar Glen?
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What’s the buzz at Cedar Glen?

23 October 2017 - by Gord Dunlop

In 2016, YMCA Cedar Glen Outdoor Centre partnered with Sticky Bees Urban Honey to build an apiary...read more
International youth exchange group explores sustainable agriculture at Cedar Glen
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International youth exchange group explores sustainable agriculture at Cedar Glen

17 October 2017 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

By Victoria AlvarezThis past summer, youth from YMCAs in Colombia, Mexico, Ghana, and Senegal...read more
YMCA Peace Medal: Nominate a peacemaker today!
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YMCA Peace Medal: Nominate a peacemaker today!

13 October 2017 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

Do you know a person or a group in your community who is taking the time to make positive change?...read more
How Michelle's family helps other families at the Y
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How Michelle's family helps other families at the Y

06 October 2017 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

Our annual Gratitude Report celebrates our generous donors and shares what inspires them to...read more
The many dimensions of a healthy workplace
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The many dimensions of a healthy workplace

02 October 2017 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

It’s Healthy Workplace Month across Canada and as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers...read more
Impact in Action: YMCA Newcomer Youth Leadership Development
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Impact in Action: YMCA Newcomer Youth Leadership Development

26 September 2017 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

When Ahibba came to Canada in 2013, she needed support integrating and engaging with her new...read more

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