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Celebrating our YMCA City Builders: Steve & Sally Stavro Family Foundation
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Celebrating our YMCA City Builders: Steve & Sally Stavro Family Foundation

17 October 2019 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

YMCA City Builders are philanthropic leaders who have generously given 1 million dollars or more...read more
A youth perspective on the Syrian Cultural Event
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A youth perspective on the Syrian Cultural Event

29 March 2017 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

By Sangeetha Ram and Rheign MoralesOn Wednesday, March 15, 2017, the YMCA of Greater Toronto...read more
Syrian youth celebrate their culture at the YMCA
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Syrian youth celebrate their culture at the YMCA

17 March 2017 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

This past Wednesday, we spent the evening celebrating the culture and people of Syria through...read more
New program helps Syrian youth build confidence and skills
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New program helps Syrian youth build confidence and skills

14 March 2017 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

By Sangeetha Ram and Rheign MoralesIn October 2016, the YMCA of Greater Toronto launched a new...read more
Welcoming committee: How Ron and Melanie became community ambassadors
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Welcoming committee: How Ron and Melanie became community ambassadors

24 November 2016 - by June Findlay

We’re celebrating Peace Week from November 19-26, and as part of the celebrations, we recognize...read more
Two teens receive a warm welcome to Canada
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Two teens receive a warm welcome to Canada

15 September 2016 - by June Findlay

Fatima and Fadila arrived in Canada a few weeks ago. Coming to a new country can be challenging...read more
The Refugee Next Door
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The Refugee Next Door

24 May 2016 - by June Findlay

"Recognize yourself in he and she who are not like you and me.”—Carlos FuentesTaniel is a bright,...read more
Warm welcome: How newcomer youth create inclusive spaces for each other
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Warm welcome: How newcomer youth create inclusive spaces for each other

24 March 2016 - by June Findlay

On a cool and cloudy day during March Break in Schomberg, Ontario, an eclectic group of youth...read more
How our YMCA continues to help Syrian refugees
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How our YMCA continues to help Syrian refugees

01 February 2016 - by Admas Mekuria

Since November 4, 2015 Canada has welcomed more than 13,900 Syrian refugees, approximately 6,300...read more
A teacher learns a new lesson: Nanor’s fresh start in Canada
Immigrant ServicesY Stories

A teacher learns a new lesson: Nanor’s fresh start in Canada

29 January 2016 - by June Findlay

Hearing Nanor’s soft-spoken voice, calm demeanor and positive outlook on life, you wouldn’t know...read more

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