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Reducing Barriers at Cooper Koo Family YMCA
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Reducing Barriers at Cooper Koo Family YMCA

04 May 2016 - by Talía Noya

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is excited to announce the new Cooper Koo Cherry St. YMCA is our most...read more
Organic Farm ready for fourth season
Healthy CommunitiesYMCA Camps and Outdoor Education

Organic Farm ready for fourth season

03 May 2016 - by Gord Dunlop

The organic farm at YMCA Cedar Glen Outdoor Centre is beginning its fourth season and with all...read more
Meet your new Cooper Koo Family YMCA team!
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Meet your new Cooper Koo Family YMCA team!

29 April 2016 - by Talía Noya

The team at Cooper Koo Family Cherry St. YMCA Centre have been busy getting it all set up for its...read more
Lessons Learned as a Volunteer
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Lessons Learned as a Volunteer

27 April 2016 - by Ruth Mills

Every summer, YMCA Camp Pine Crest relies on the generous commitment of volunteers.  Operating...read more
YMCA GTA named Top Greenest Employer
Healthy CommunitiesYMCA Green Team

YMCA GTA named Top Greenest Employer

22 April 2016 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

Today is Earth Day and we are excited to announce the YMCA of Greater Toronto has been selected...read more
From Volunteer to Employee: Paola's Y Story
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From Volunteer to Employee: Paola's Y Story

12 April 2016 - by June Findlay

Mere seconds into a conversation with Paola Torres, you’ll immediately realize how passionate she...read more
Celebrating All of Our Volunteers!
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Celebrating All of Our Volunteers!

11 April 2016 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

The YMCA is thankful every day for the service of our volunteers. Throughout National Volunteer...read more
Happy Birthday to the World Health Organization!
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Happy Birthday to the World Health Organization!

07 April 2016 - by Nicole Meredith

To celebrate its founding, the World Health Organization (WHO) started World Health Day. Every...read more
An oasis in the city at Cooper Koo Family YMCA
Healthy CommunitiesYMCA Green Team

An oasis in the city at Cooper Koo Family YMCA

04 April 2016 - by Talía Noya

Did you know that when Cooper Koo Family Cherry St. YMCA opens its doors this May, it will house...read more
Having second thoughts about your school major?
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Having second thoughts about your school major?

29 March 2016 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

You have started post-secondary education but now you are beginning to have some doubts about...read more

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