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Y Pride: Joshua’s Story
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Y Pride: Joshua’s Story

26 June 2019 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

At the Y, we believe diversity makes our community stronger. We see that strong community come...read more
How Alana found balance and a sense of community at the Y
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How Alana found balance and a sense of community at the Y

12 April 2019 - by Admas Mekuria

Alana Rutherford has been a long-time participant in our Sweat For Good Challenge (formerly...read more
The Difference You Make Volunteering: Yussra’s Story
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The Difference You Make Volunteering: Yussra’s Story

12 April 2019 - by Dawn Yan

It’s that time of year again! National Volunteer Week is here and there’s no better time to...read more
Award-Winning Immigrant Mentors Newcomers Through Next Stop Canada Program
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Award-Winning Immigrant Mentors Newcomers Through Next Stop Canada Program

11 April 2019 - by Sarah Cowan

Long-time YMCA volunteer Sukhjit Singh was born and raised in India and immigrated to Canada with...read more
Camp Chat: Meet April
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Camp Chat: Meet April

09 April 2019 - by Leigh Coffey

At Y Day Camp, we know it’s the amazing front line staff delivering our programs who truly make...read more
Celebrating National Volunteer Week: Youth who give back & grow at YMCA Cedar Glen
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Celebrating National Volunteer Week: Youth who give back & grow at YMCA Cedar Glen

08 April 2019 - by YMCA Cedar Glen

Over our 15+ years at YMCA Cedar Glen Outdoor Centre, we have been extremely fortunate to have so...read more
Celebrating International Volunteer Managers Day
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Celebrating International Volunteer Managers Day

05 November 2018 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

Pictured above: Yvonne Cohen from the Brampton Union Street YMCA Health and Fitness Centre,...read more
How an employment centre became a classroom for Madison
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How an employment centre became a classroom for Madison

16 October 2018 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

By Madison Denault-KingMadison Denault-King is a high school co-op student at the Pickering...read more
Volunteer Profile: Sidney Finkelstein
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Volunteer Profile: Sidney Finkelstein

01 October 2018 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

by Faiza Venzant Each year on October 1st, the United Nations acknowledges the International...read more
YMCA’s Lance and Dexter win Ted Rogers Fund Scholarship
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YMCA’s Lance and Dexter win Ted Rogers Fund Scholarship

06 September 2018 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

Dexter and Lance are the latest winners of the Ted Rogers Scholarship Fund, presented to bright...read more

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