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Sneet’s life-long journey at the Y
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Sneet’s life-long journey at the Y

30 August 2018 - by Nicole Meredith

Sneet’s been supporting her Y for decades: as a children’s Health & Fitness program...read more
Patrick discovers his dream day by day
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Patrick discovers his dream day by day

27 July 2018 - by Lucy Schmidt

By Lucy SchmidtWorking with young people can be challenging, but Patrick couldn’t imagine a more...read more
The Remarkable Impact of Corporate Volunteering at YMCA’s Cedar Glen
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The Remarkable Impact of Corporate Volunteering at YMCA’s Cedar Glen

26 June 2018 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

By Aloha Cruz Wednesday, June 6 was a chilly morning, but I felt warmer when I was greeted...read more
Celebrating our YMCA City Builders: CIBC
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Celebrating our YMCA City Builders: CIBC

05 June 2018 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

YMCA City Builders are philanthropic leaders who have generously given 1 million dollars or more...read more
Celebrate the Value of Volunteering — building confidence, connections, and community
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Celebrate the Value of Volunteering — building confidence, connections, and community

20 April 2018 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

By Donna Morrison, Acting General Manager of Volunteer DevelopmentIt’s hard to imagine life at...read more
More than 60 YMCA volunteers receive the Ontario Volunteer Service Award
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More than 60 YMCA volunteers receive the Ontario Volunteer Service Award

18 April 2018 - by Lucy Schmidt

The Ontario Volunteer Services Award recognizes volunteers who provide committed and dedicated...read more
Bringing quality and excellence to YMCA fitness classes: Marilyn’s volunteer journey
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Bringing quality and excellence to YMCA fitness classes: Marilyn’s volunteer journey

16 April 2018 - by Lucy Schmidt

Four minutes to go until the start of my first Cyclefit class, and I’m already sweating bullets....read more
How a gym membership changed Arun's career path
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How a gym membership changed Arun's career path

26 March 2018 - by Nicole Meredith

Access to programs that help people get healthy physically, mentally, and socially can be life...read more
Fernanda’s spirit earns her the first Sweat for Good Volunteer Champion Award
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Fernanda’s spirit earns her the first Sweat for Good Volunteer Champion Award

21 March 2018 - by Lucy Schmidt

When I met Fernanda Morgado, a 70 year old volunteer at the Toronto West End College St. YMCA...read more
How Beth broke down her boundaries
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How Beth broke down her boundaries

08 March 2018 - by Nicole Meredith

The Y has been like a second home to Beth’s entire family for the past twelve years. With group...read more

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