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Newcomer youth builds skills, connections, and confidence
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Newcomer youth builds skills, connections, and confidence

28 June 2019 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

At 17, Nada Albarada has faced more than her fair share of challenges. The first was leaving the...read more
Newcomer family gives back to their new home
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Newcomer family gives back to their new home

19 June 2019 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

As Syria’s humanitarian crisis unfolded, Alaa and Nabil Al Hawa made the painful decision to flee...read more
Proudly Supporting Diversity at the Y
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Proudly Supporting Diversity at the Y

10 June 2019 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

YMCA Sprott House is a home for LGBTQ2S+ youth who have experienced homelessness, where 25...read more
Inspiration to give: fostering a sense of inclusion
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Inspiration to give: fostering a sense of inclusion

07 June 2019 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

For as long as she can remember, Tara George has been going to the YMCA. As a toddler, she got a...read more
3 reasons to challenge your kids to give back to their community
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3 reasons to challenge your kids to give back to their community

17 May 2019 - by Dawn Yan

Teaching our kids the importance of giving back shouldn't be limited to holidays like...read more
Newcomer family finds feeling of ‘home’ at the YMCA
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Newcomer family finds feeling of ‘home’ at the YMCA

16 May 2019 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

Coming to a new country isn’t easy. For the Pupovac family, leaving Serbia four years ago meant...read more
From Camper to Camp Director: a Lifelong YMCA Leadership Experience
Healthy LivingSupport the YY StoriesYMCA Camps and Outdoor Education

From Camper to Camp Director: a Lifelong YMCA Leadership Experience

06 May 2019 - by Alex Te

Meryl’s experience with YMCA Day Camps started a decade ago, at the age of 7 or 8 . She attended...read more
The Breadth of Our Impact: Beth’s Story
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The Breadth of Our Impact: Beth’s Story

15 March 2019 - by Dawn Yan

“The sweat you break at the Y, isn’t just for you; it’s for all of us. We’re a gym, and a lot...read more
Celebrating our YMCA City Builders: TD Bank Group
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Celebrating our YMCA City Builders: TD Bank Group

05 June 2018 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

YMCA City Builders are philanthropic leaders who have generously given 1 million dollars or more...read more
Celebrating our YMCA City Builders: The PepsiCo Canada Foundation
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Celebrating our YMCA City Builders: The PepsiCo Canada Foundation

05 June 2018 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

YMCA City Builders are philanthropic leaders who have generously given 1 million dollars or more...read more

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YMCA ACADEMY

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