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Calling GTA youth: Show your talent at Rep Your Region 2017
Healthy CommunitiesYMCA Youth Programs

Calling GTA youth: Show your talent at Rep Your Region 2017

25 April 2017 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

By Rheign Morales & Patricia LaiThe YMCA of Greater Toronto is pleased to announce the latest...read more
The Summer of a Lifetime: Brad and Ayooluwa's Summer Work Student Exchange stories
Healthy CommunitiesYMCA Youth Programs

The Summer of a Lifetime: Brad and Ayooluwa's Summer Work Student Exchange stories

21 April 2017 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

Summer is coming up fast! As a youth, you might be thinking of what to do this summer or applying...read more
3 things I’ve learned from our volunteers
Healthy CommunitiesYMCA Volunteers

3 things I’ve learned from our volunteers

21 April 2017 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

By Faiza Venzant, General Manager, Volunteer DevelopmentHappy National Volunteer Week! Thank you...read more
YMCA honoured as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers
Healthy CommunitiesYMCA Green Team

YMCA honoured as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers

21 April 2017 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

For the seventh year in a row, the YMCA of Greater Toronto has been selected as one of Canada’s...read more
People power helped Cedar Glen’s organic farm
Healthy CommunitiesYMCA Camps and Outdoor Education

People power helped Cedar Glen’s organic farm

10 April 2017 - by Gord Dunlop

The 2016 growing season will be a remembered as a tough one for years to come. One word can...read more
From Medellin to Toronto: Monica and Julian’s story
Healthy CommunitiesY StoriesYMCA Global Initatives

From Medellin to Toronto: Monica and Julian’s story

31 March 2017 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

By Sangeetha RamSangeetha is a 17-year-old high school student, and a Y volunteer and staff...read more
Cedar Glen Outdoor Centre: A year in (p)review
Healthy CommunitiesYMCA Camps and Outdoor Education

Cedar Glen Outdoor Centre: A year in (p)review

30 March 2017 - by Gord Dunlop

The past year has been a busy time at YMCA Cedar Glen Outdoor Centre and there is lots of...read more
Six in a Row! YMCA of Greater Toronto one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers
Healthy CommunitiesY Stories

Six in a Row! YMCA of Greater Toronto one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers

28 March 2017 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

For the sixth year in a row, the YMCA of Greater Toronto has been selected as one of Canada’s...read more
How the dimensions of diversity intersect at the Y
Healthy CommunitiesY Stories

How the dimensions of diversity intersect at the Y

16 March 2017 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

For Selina Dey, understanding the dimensions of diversity is a critical part of her work in the...read more
Interviewing for a summer job: 8 tips for students
Healthy CommunitiesYMCA Employment ProgramsYMCA Youth Programs

Interviewing for a summer job: 8 tips for students

10 March 2017 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

By Rheign MoralesAn interview is the final stage of finding a job. It can be a highly stressful...read more

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