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Recognizing two of our many fantastic YMCA volunteer coordinators
Healthy CommunitiesYMCA 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
Why our YMCA Family gives back
Healthy CommunitiesSupport the YY 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
How Dana found a job--and her purpose in life
Healthy CommunitiesY StoriesYMCA 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
Breaking down the barriers: Asif's Y Story
Healthy CommunitiesY StoriesYMCA 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
Free Halloween festivities at the Cooper Koo Y
Healthy CommunitiesYMCA Events

Free Halloween festivities at the Cooper Koo Y

20 October 2016 - by Nicole Meredith

Kick your trick-or-treating plans into high gear with a stop at the Cooper Koo Y this Halloween....read more
Work-study scholarship gives youth in need a great head start
Healthy CommunitiesSupport the YYMCA Youth Programs

Work-study scholarship gives youth in need a great head start

07 October 2016 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

When leaders at Anannya Xavier’s Newcomer Youth Leadership Development program at the YMCA first...read more
Students take a virtual reality trip inside a Syrian refugee camp
Healthy CommunitiesYMCA Youth Programs

Students take a virtual reality trip inside a Syrian refugee camp

06 October 2016 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

Last week, students and teachers at The YMCA Academy had an exceptional opportunity to view...read more
Celebrating years of dedication and service: Russell Otter's Y story
Healthy CommunitiesY StoriesYMCA Volunteers

Celebrating years of dedication and service: Russell Otter's Y story

01 October 2016 - by Emily Cichonski

Today is the International Day of Older Persons. This day is a great chance to recognize the...read more
York Region Staff take over YMCA Cedar Glen
Healthy CommunitiesYMCA Camps and Outdoor Education

York Region Staff take over YMCA Cedar Glen

30 September 2016 - by Talía Noya

Earlier this week, the YMCA of Greater Toronto hosted unique experiential education activities...read more
Mental health accessibility barriers are all about attitude
Healthy CommunitiesHealthy Living

Mental health accessibility barriers are all about attitude

27 September 2016 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

When it comes to mental health and accessibility, attitude makes all the difference. We can...read more

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