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6 features of the new Steve & Sally Stavro Family YMCA
04 August 2020 - by Lucy Schmidt
Each day that our crew continues construction on the site is another day closer to your new...read more
Healthy Communities • Healthy Kids • YMCA Camps and Outdoor Education
Self-described city people experience a day of family firsts on Toronto Island
20 July 2020 - by Leigh Coffey
Every summer for the past 30+ years, hundreds of sun-screened campers would board the ferry with...read more
Healthy Communities
What’s intersectionality? Textbook speak explained, using lived experiences
03 July 2020 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
Editor’s note: this content was adapted from a newsletter that a YMCA staff member writes...read more
Healthy Communities • Healthy Kids • Healthy Living • Support the Y • YMCA Child Care
Feed your fam, help kids shine
02 July 2020 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
Exposing children to nutritious food is crucial during the early years. That’s because food...read more
Healthy Communities • Healthy Kids • YMCA Child Care
5 2SLGBTQ+ books hand-picked by our child care staff to celebrate Pride
18 June 2020 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
In a region as diverse as the GTA, educating your child about the 2SLGBTQ+ community and what it...read more
Healthy Communities
Honour National Indigenous History Month — virtually!
12 June 2020 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
June is National Indigenous History Month: a time to honour the history, heritage, and diversity...read more
Healthy Communities
The importance of pronouns
12 June 2020 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
As one small way to honour Pride Month 2020, here's a rundown on pronouns from our YMCA's...read more
Healthy Communities
Your virtual Pride Month 2020 calendar
03 June 2020 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
There's a lot of work that needs to be done to make our communities better: safer, fairer, and...read more
Healthy Communities • Healthy Living • YMCA Camps and Outdoor Education
An easy activity to help you protect your mental health and find your zen
22 May 2020 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
Every one of us has a responsibility to protect ourselves and our communities by practicing...read more
Healthy Communities • Healthy Kids • Healthy Living • YMCA Youth Programs
4 ways to stay safe if you're gambling online
22 May 2020 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
By: Alex Kleynhans, YMCA Youth Gambling Awareness ProgramI don’t know about you, but I’ve been...read more
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