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  1. YMCA Centres of Community in Toronto and Vaughan Certified LEED Platinum
    12 February 2024
    February 12, 2024 – The YMCA of Greater Toronto is thrilled that The YMCA at The David Braley Vaughan Centre and The Steve & Sally Stavro Family YMCA are now certified LEED Platinum.LEED® (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) is the preeminent program for the design, construction,... read more
  2. YMCA of Greater Toronto Recognized as one of the Greater Toronto Area’s Top Employers
    05 December 2023
    Toronto – December 5, 2023 – The YMCA of Greater Toronto is honoured to be selected as one of the Greater Toronto Area’s Top Employers for 2024 – the 16th year in a row that the charity has received the recognition.The YMCA of Greater Toronto offers an enriching environment where employees not... read more
  3. DMZ and the YMCA of Greater Toronto team up to boost support for women entrepreneurs across Canada
    05 October 2023
    Made possible through the Government of Canada’s Women Entrepreneurship Strategy Ecosystem Fund, Launchpad for Women Entrepreneurs is designed to empower early-stage women entrepreneurs interprovincially by offering dedicated resources to kickstart and grow a successful business. TORONTO,... read more
  4. YMCA of Greater Toronto unveils its latest brand awareness campaign
    18 September 2023
    The campaign highlights the importance of support, positivity and guidance to reach your full potential. Toronto – September 18, 2023 – Today, the YMCA of Greater Toronto launched its latest multi-platform brand awareness campaign, “Obstacles 2.0”. This is the second phase of the Obstacles... read more
  5. The YMCA and Walk off the Earth reimagine the Y.M.C.A. anthem, focusing on youth mental health
    28 August 2023
    The musical collaboration celebrates the YMCA’s national expansion of youth mental health program, Y MindToronto, Ontario, August 28, 2023 – The YMCA and Canadian indie pop band, Walk off the Earth, today released a modern take on the Y.M.C.A. anthem to celebrate the national expansion of Y Mind,... read more
  6. Embrace the Outdoors: YMCA of Greater Toronto announces new outdoor education program
    14 August 2023
    The charity launches new outdoor skills program this fall, Open OutdoorsToronto – August 14, 2023 – The YMCA of Greater Toronto is excited to announce the launch of its new outdoor education program dedicated to the advancement of outdoor skill-building this fall, Open Outdoors. Starting... read more
  7. YMCA of Greater Toronto celebrates completion of YMCA Cedar Glen Outdoor Centre leadership program, focusing on volunteerism and leadership among youth
    27 June 2023
    TORONTO, June 27, 2023 - On Tuesday, MPP Stephen Lecce visited the YMCA of Greater Toronto’s Schomberg location to announce the completion of a multi-year YMCA Cedar Glen Outdoor Centre leadership program. Offering accessible outdoor programming to more than 300 youth in the Greater... read more
  8. Bridletowne Neighbourhood Centre in Scarborough, Ontario breaks ground at celebratory event hosted by Scarborough Health Network, United Way Greater Toronto and the YMCA of Greater Toronto
    19 June 2023
    The innovative hub will be a leading example of community-based wrap-around care.June 19, 2022 (Scarborough, Ontario) – After more than 10 years of community advocacy and engagement, the Bridletowne Neighbourhood Centre at 1355 Bridletowne Circle broke ground today at an official ceremony, where... read more
  9. YMCA Black Achievers mentorship program invites nominations for new mentors
    12 June 2023
    Call for mentors follows success of program and student graduationTORONTO, June 12, 2023 - The YMCA of Greater Toronto is inviting nominations to its Black Achievers mentorship program from interested mentors and roles models across the city as the current group of students graduates.... read more
  10. Canadian Olympian Sarah Wells Teams Up With YMCA of Greater Toronto to Promote Proactive Youth Wellness During Mental Health Awareness Month
    25 May 2023
    Sarah Wells and YMCA of Greater Toronto host high school tour to spark discussion around youth well-being and employment opportunitiesToronto – May 25, 2023 - Canadian Olympian and Founder of the Believe Initiative, Sarah Wells, is teaming up with the YMCA of Greater Toronto to host a... read more