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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
Healthy Living • Y Stories • YMCA Health and Fitness
Sonya's secret sauce for looking and feeling her best
12 March 2019 - by Nicole Meredith
Finding the motivation you need to get started on your fitness journey is hard enough, but it...read more
Healthy Kids • Y Stories • YMCA Child Care
YMCA 50 Years of Child Care: Like Mother, Like Daughter (Nadine & Dayna’s Story)
15 February 2019 - by Dawn Yan
We’ve all experienced an “aha!” moment at one point or another in our lives. For many of us, this...read more
Y Stories • YMCA Youth Programs
YMCA of Greater Toronto named a Top Employer for Young People
18 January 2019 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
Photo Caption: A councilor of the Toronto island Summer Day camp takes two campers out onto the...read more
Healthy Kids • Y Stories • YMCA Child Care
YMCA 50 Years of Child Care: How the Y became a home for Henrietta
04 January 2019 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
Henrietta Maghanoy is an Early Childhood Educator who has been with the YMCA since 2010. As an...read more
Y Stories • YMCA Employment Programs
Employer Spotlight: Institute of Diabetes & Endocrinology
18 December 2018 - by Sarah Cowan
Working with the YMCA, employers who hire staff can explore a helpful resource.Dr. Tharsan...read more
Healthy Communities • Y Stories
YMCA of Greater Toronto honoured as a Top GTA Employer
07 December 2018 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a top employer for more than 6,000 employees including hundreds of...read more
Healthy Kids • Y Stories • YMCA Child Care
YMCA 50 Years of Child Care: Carlotta and Olivia’s Story
09 November 2018 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
At the Y, we are committed to delivering the highest quality of care possible to children and...read more
Healthy Living • Y Stories • YMCA Health and Fitness
From camp counsellor to personal trainer: Aaron’s journey at the YMCA
28 September 2018 - by Nicole Meredith
To say Aaron’s worn many hats at the YMCA would be a massive understatement. From child...read more
Healthy Kids • Y Stories • YMCA Child Care
YMCA 50 Years of Child Care: Melissa's Story
21 September 2018 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
9 years ago, Melissa was a teen mom, struggling through high school. With the help of YMCA Child...read more
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