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No act of giving is too small
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No act of giving is too small

12 November 2015 - by ymcablog

National Philanthropy Day is ALL ABOUT YOU.National Philanthropy Day recognizes the tremendous...read more
YMCA War Services remembered
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YMCA War Services remembered

11 November 2015 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

Remembrance Day gives us the opportunity to look back and reflect on Canadians’ incredible...read more
YMCA Peace Week in Practice: 5 books for future peace makers
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YMCA Peace Week in Practice: 5 books for future peace makers

05 November 2015 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

We're all set to celebrate Peace Week across Canada (November 14-21), and the efforts of those in...read more
Employing our communities: Recognizing our partner employers
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Employing our communities: Recognizing our partner employers

28 October 2015 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

We at the YMCA of Greater Toronto are committed to building healthy communities and the health of...read more
Enterprising a dream: the Y celebrates Small Business Week 2015
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Enterprising a dream: the Y celebrates Small Business Week 2015

21 October 2015 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

According to the Business Development Bank of Canada, 99 percent of all Canadian businesses are...read more
The Kingston Road YMCA:  An Investment in the Health of Our Kids
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The Kingston Road YMCA: An Investment in the Health of Our Kids

20 October 2015 - by Nicole Meredith

Today, we celebrated the ground breaking for a new YMCA Centre of Community to be built at 907...read more
YMCA’s Parkway Forest Child Care moves to a new home
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YMCA’s Parkway Forest Child Care moves to a new home

02 October 2015 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

Since first opening its doors in 1970, Parkway Forest YMCA Child Care Centre has impacted the...read more
5 Things to Do With Your Family at the Y on Family Day
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5 Things to Do With Your Family at the Y on Family Day

02 October 2015 - by ymcablog

 Family Day is just around the corner, and it’s time to plan some holiday fun with your...read more
Y Stories: Amanda Marlatt's journey to become an Arriba instructor
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Y Stories: Amanda Marlatt's journey to become an Arriba instructor

16 September 2015 - by ymcablog

This post was written by YMCA member Amanda Marlatt. My name is Amanda Marlatt and I want to...read more
Celebrating International Day of Charity with Y Volunteers
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Celebrating International Day of Charity with Y Volunteers

05 September 2015 - by ymcablog

In honour of September 5th being the International Day of Charity, we are celebrating our amazing...read more

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