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Healthy Communities • Y Stories • YMCA Volunteers
Aree Brindar’s Y Story: How volunteering with the Y helped him achieve his goals
18 November 2016 - by Emily Cichonski
Volunteering has many great benefits, and for many volunteers, one significant benefit is gaining...read more
Healthy Communities • YMCA Global Initatives
#Peaceitforward and win!
17 November 2016 - by June Findlay
You’ve heard the phrase “pay it forward” — now practice it in the spirit of peace for a chance to...read more
Healthy Communities • Support the Y • Y Stories • YMCA Volunteers
Celebrating giving and volunteering on national Philanthropy Day
15 November 2016 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
National Philanthropy Day is a celebration of all forms of philanthropy — including giving,...read more
Healthy Communities • YMCA Global Initatives
YMCA Peace Week 2016 Activities
14 November 2016 - by June Findlay
From November 19 to 26, YMCAs across Canada will be celebrating Peace Week. Nationwide, Ys are...read more
Healthy Communities • YMCA Global Initatives
Peace in practice: YMCA Peace Week 2016
11 November 2016 - by June Findlay
Peace comes from being able to contribute the best that we have, and all that we are, toward...read more
Healthy Communities • Y Stories
Remembering the YMCA's war services
10 November 2016 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
Remembrance Day gives us the opportunity to look back and reflect on Canadians’ incredible...read more
Healthy Communities • YMCA Volunteers
Recognizing two of our many fantastic YMCA volunteer coordinators
05 November 2016 - by Emily Cichonski
Behind every great volunteer is a volunteer coordinator who diligently works to ensure their...read more
Healthy Communities • Support the Y • Y Stories
Why our YMCA Family gives back
03 November 2016 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
Working and volunteering at the YMCA of Greater Toronto means more than just having a position,...read more
Healthy Communities • Y Stories • YMCA Employment Programs
How Dana found a job--and her purpose in life
27 October 2016 - by June Findlay
The YMCA’s employment centres help youth aged 15 – 30 facing multiple barriers to employment...read more
Healthy Communities • Y Stories • YMCA Employment Programs
Breaking down the barriers: Asif's Y Story
21 October 2016 - by June Findlay
What if you had a disability that made it difficult to find a job, or go to work every day? For...read more
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