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  1. Return of the Raptors Expected to Continue Basketball Excitement at YMCA Locations Across GTA
    17 October 2019
    Raptors’ NBA Championship run resulted in unprecedented signups for basketball programs at the YAs Raptors fans look forward to the return of their NBA Champions and the start of a new season, basketball fever remains high across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) with people from all walks of life... read more
  2. Cortellucci and DeGasperis-Ronco Named Co-Chairs of Vaughan YMCA Campaign Cabinet
    10 October 2019
    Vaughan business leaders Peter Cortellucci and Andrea DeGasperis-Ronco were named Co-Chairs of the YMCA of Greater Toronto’s Strong Start, Great Future Capital Campaign Cabinet in Vaughan last night. The announcement was made by Vaughan Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua and the President and CEO of the... read more
  3. Kingston Road YMCA re-named in honour of the Stavro Family
    26 September 2019
    Donation from family foundation among gifts honouring deep roots in east end Toronto through renaming to “The Steve & Sally Stavro Family YMCA”Toronto, September 26, 2019 – The Stavro family’s deep connection to the east end Toronto community and their support for the YMCA will see the... read more
  4. Generation Z is flooding into the work force, we need to make sure they can contribute sustainably
    24 July 2019
    “What's your strategy for attracting, engaging, and retaining #GenZ employees? If you don't have one, you should: they're the future of our workforce and are already making their mark in every sector. In his Leadership Lab column for The Globe and Mail, our President & CEO Medhat Mahdy... read more
  5. Vaughan officials help young philanthropists kick off the YMCA Kids Challenge
    23 May 2019
    Today, the YMCA of Greater Toronto, together with Vaughan Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua and Vaughan-Woodbridge Member of Parliament Francesco Sorbara, kicked off the annual YMCA Kids Challenge at the Vaughan City Hall YMCA Child Care Centre.The annual fundraising walk brings the YMCA child care... read more
  6. YMCA of Greater Toronto Named One of Canada’s Greenest Employers
    15 April 2019
    For the ninth year in a row, the YMCA of Greater Toronto has been selected as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers. This award recognizes the YMCA for creating a culture of environmental awareness, developing exceptional earth-friendly initiatives, and demonstrating environmental leadership.The... read more
  7. YMCA of Greater Toronto Named one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for Eighth Consecutive Year
    01 March 2019
    Today the YMCA of Greater Toronto was selected as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for the eighth consecutive year. This designation recognizes organizations for exceptional workplace diversity and inclusiveness programs and initiatives.The YMCA of Greater Toronto provides employment... read more
  8. YMCA of Greater Toronto Wins Top Employer Award for Young People
    19 January 2019
    TORONTO – January 18, 2019 – Today the YMCA of Greater Toronto (“YMCA” or “the Y”) was named one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People for the ninth year. This special designation recognizes employers who offer the best programs and initiatives to attract and retain younger workers just... read more
  9. YMCA of Greater Toronto recognized as top employer for 11th year
    07 December 2018
    TORONTO – December 7, 2018 – The YMCA of Greater Toronto is thrilled to be selected as one of the Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for the 11th year. The Greater Toronto’s Top Employers competition has become the benchmark in the Greater Toronto Area for workplace best practices.Top Employer... read more
  10. YMCA of Greater Toronto honours individuals including first-ever President’s Peace Medal recipient at annual awards
    28 November 2018
    Toronto Raptors President Masai Ujiri among honoureesTORONTO, November 28, 2018 – This morning, the YMCA of Greater Toronto recognizes a select group of community members at its annual Peace Medal Awards. These individuals have demonstrated continued dedication to building peace within their... read more