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Ashley’s empowering approach to personal training
13 June 2017 - by Nicole Meredith
Over the past eight years she’s spent working as a personal trainer, Ashley has helped countless...read more
Healthy Communities • Y Stories • YMCA Global Initatives
From Medellin to Toronto: Monica and Julian’s story
31 March 2017 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
By Sangeetha RamSangeetha is a 17-year-old high school student, and a Y volunteer and staff...read more
Healthy Communities • Y Stories
Six in a Row! YMCA of Greater Toronto one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers
28 March 2017 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
For the sixth year in a row, the YMCA of Greater Toronto has been selected as one of Canada’s...read more
Healthy Communities • Y Stories
How the dimensions of diversity intersect at the Y
16 March 2017 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
For Selina Dey, understanding the dimensions of diversity is a critical part of her work in the...read more
Healthy Living • Y Stories • YMCA Health and Fitness
Gerald’s road to recovery
13 March 2017 - by Nicole Meredith
After a serious car crash left him feeling lucky to be alive, Gerald braved a long recovery...read more
Healthy Communities • Support the Y • Y Stories
How YMCA donors help our members make life-changing connections
09 March 2017 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
At YMCAs across the GTA, people come for exercise, child care, language assessment, or help with...read more
Healthy Communities • Y Stories • YMCA Employment Programs
How to find the right summer job
27 February 2017 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
By Sangeetha RamMichelle is a 17-year-old high school student who enjoys painting, any form of...read more
Healthy Kids • Y Stories • YMCA Camps and Outdoor Education
How Marcellus learned and grew at YMCA Day Camps
30 January 2017 - by Carmine Ciccone
Early bird registration for YMCA Day Camps begins today! It’s an exciting time for us for many...read more
Healthy Living • Y Stories
How to age with grace: Tips from a 50-year YMCA member
02 December 2016 - by Talía Noya
Norm, a YMCA member for half a century, celebrated his 90th birthday today at the Toronto Central...read more
Healthy Living • Y Stories • YMCA Health and Fitness
Why Pat’s stuck with her personal trainer for 16 years
30 November 2016 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
Pat knew she had to tackle her health issues after she had a few scary falls, but felt...read more
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