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Toronto – December 9, 2022 – The YMCA of Greater Toronto is honoured to be selected as one of the Greater Toronto's Top Employers for 2023, marking the 15th year in a row that the charity has received the recognition.The YMCA of Greater Toronto offers an enriching environment where employees... read more

A lead study partner, the YMCA of Greater Toronto re-commits its efforts to boost well-being and promote equity through diverse and responsive programs and servicesAt the launch of the 2022 Toronto Social Capital Study, released by Toronto Foundation, the Environics Institute and 15 partners... read more

Medhat Mahdy, President and CEO, YMCA of Greater Toronto (left), receives highest Vaughan honour from Mayor Maurizio BevilacquaToronto – November 9, 2022 – Today, Medhat Mahdy, President and CEO at the YMCA of Greater Toronto, was presented with Vaughan’s Key to the City by Vaughan Mayor... read more

Charity’s campaign, “Obstacles”, aims to inspire people to realize their potentialToronto – October 3, 2022 – Today, the YMCA of Greater Toronto launched its latest advertising campaign, “Obstacles.” This is the charity’s second annual Shine On brand awareness campaign to connect more people... read more

State-of-the-art health and fitness centre with multi-purpose spaces will help residents in Toronto’s east end shineToronto – July 19, 2022 – The YMCA of Greater Toronto is excited to officially announce that The Steve & Sally Stavro Family YMCA will open on August 15. Starting... read more

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is excited to announce the launch of Youth for Entrepreneurship (Y4E), an entrepreneurship program for youth in provinces across Canada. Powered by Desjardins Group, the Youth for Entrepreneurship program is designed to ignite the entrepreneurial ambition of several... read more

Newest and largest centre in the GTA features health and fitness, camp and child care programs in the heart of Vaughan’s new downtown, co-located with new city spaces and libraryToronto – June 20, 2022 – At a ceremony this morning, alongside the City of Vaughan and Vaughan Public Libraries,... read more

Our charity is doing our part to support sustainability and resilience to climate changeToronto— The YMCA of Greater Toronto is proud to be selected as one of Canada's Greenest Employers for the 12th consecutive year. This award recognizes the YMCA for creating a culture of environmental... read more

Our charity is committed to doing our part to increase access to affordable, high-quality licensed child careToronto – March 28, 2022 – The YMCA of Greater Toronto applauds the new federal-provincial child care agreement. The charity is thrilled to see that a long-awaited decision has... read more

Toronto – January 18, 2022 – The YMCA of Greater Toronto is thrilled to be selected as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People for 2022 – the 12th year in a row the charity has received this recognition.“The pandemic has left many people craving meaningful careers and the YMCA of... read more