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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

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

YMCA BC and the YMCA of Greater Toronto launch YMCA Ignite, powered by the RBC Foundation, through RBC Future Launch.Prince George and Toronto – May 17, 2023 – YMCA BC and the YMCA of Greater Toronto are excited to announce the first-of-its-kind digital platform – YMCA Ignite – thanks in... read more

YGAP aims to educate youth on gambling risks with new game Jumping JamboreeToronto – April 27, 2023 – Today, the YMCA of Greater Toronto launched Jumping Jamboree, as part of the YMCA Youth Gambling Awareness Program (YGAP). Jumping Jamboree is a free online game that combines skills and chance... read more

YMCA of Greater Toronto Recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest EmployersToronto – April 18, 2023 – The YMCA of Greater Toronto is proud to be selected as one of Canada's Greenest Employers for the 13th consecutive year.This year, the Y was recognized for efforts including:Along with the addition... read more

Lesley Davidson becomes first woman to lead the 170-year-old charityToronto – March 21, 2023 – Today, YMCA of Greater Toronto Board Chair, John MacIntyre, is pleased to announce Lesley Davidson as the new President & CEO, effective July 8, 2023. She will also be assuming the role of... read more

Medhat Mahdy dedicated his almost 50-year YMCA career to boosting well-being in the GTAToronto – March 13, 2023 – Today, the YMCA of Greater Toronto officially announced the retirement of President & CEO, Medhat Mahdy, effective Friday, July 7, 2023. Medhat has spent almost 50 years with... read more

Funding supports the expansion of YMCA mental wellness programsToronto – March 1, 2023 – Member of Parliament Julie Dzerowicz, on behalf of the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, announced nearly $165,000 of direct... read more

Internal barriers – Self-doubt, fear, and worry – were a factor for more than half (63%) of people who held back on something last year, according to survey commissioned by the YToronto – February 23, 2023 – A new survey commissioned by the YMCA of Greater Toronto found that the vast... read more

Toronto – January 24, 2023 – The YMCA of Greater Toronto is thrilled to be selected as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People for 2023 – the 13th year the charity has received this recognition.“Our charity prides itself on being a place for young people to reach their potential,... read more