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World Refugee Day at the YMCA: Baptista's Y Story
20 June 2016 - by June Findlay
Today is World Refugee Day, a day which calls on us to “recall our common humanity, celebrate...read more
Healthy Communities • Y Stories • YMCA Health and Fitness • YMCA Youth Programs
Basketball and Belonging
16 June 2016 - by Talía Noya
Running across the court, he dribbles, cuts right, and shoots – everyone cheers. This isn’t the...read more
Healthy Communities • YMCA Youth Programs
The Ultimate Field Trip: How experiential education teaches life skills to youth
09 June 2016 - by June Findlay
For many kids at schools across Canada, the field trip is one of the few times during the year...read more
Healthy Communities • Y Stories • YMCA Health and Fitness
Building healthy communities from the ground up
03 June 2016 - by Nicole Meredith
After years of anticipation, the Cooper Koo Family Cherry St. YMCA is officially up and running!...read more
Healthy Communities • Y Stories • YMCA Events • YMCA Health and Fitness
Cooper Koo Family YMCA's grand opening is finally here!
30 May 2016 - by Talía Noya
The YMCA’s newest Centre of Community officially opened its doors today, May 30! This weekend,...read more
Healthy Communities • YMCA Events
Affirmation Counts: YMCA Pride 2016 Speaker Series
27 May 2016 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
Creating inclusive spaces for gender and sexual diversityThe YMCA of Greater Toronto is guided by...read more
Healthy Communities • Immigrant Services
The Refugee Next Door
24 May 2016 - by June Findlay
"Recognize yourself in he and she who are not like you and me.”—Carlos FuentesTaniel is a bright,...read more
Healthy Communities • Y Stories • YMCA Events
Celebrate good times as the Markham YMCA turns 10!
20 May 2016 - by Talía Noya
The YMCA has committed to creating the healthiest communities in a variety of remarkable places...read more
Healthy Communities • YMCA Camps and Outdoor Education • YMCA Youth Programs
Using adventure to build leaders
11 May 2016 - by Ruth Mills
YMCA Camp Pine Crest has been offering memorable wilderness experiences for children and youth...read more
Healthy Communities • YMCA Global Initatives
In Medellin, every day is Mother's Day
06 May 2016 - by June Findlay
Manuela, a mother of two in Medellin, Colombia, is often concerned for the well-being and safety...read more
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