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Teacher plans student exchange after having life-changing experience as a youth
04 February 2020 - by Sarah Cowan
Just over a decade ago, Nicole Pereira from Brampton, Ontario spent a week with her classmates...read more
Healthy Living • YMCA Employment Programs • YMCA Youth Programs
Young man overcomes mental health challenges and discovers rewarding career through Youth Job Connection Program
16 December 2019 - by Sarah Cowan
Like so many teens, Mohit headed to university fresh out of high school. But the program wasn’t...read more
Healthy Kids • YMCA Youth Programs
Take Our Kids to Work Day shapes one young woman’s career dreams
29 November 2019 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
On November 6, 2019, the YMCA of Greater Toronto welcomed grade 9 students for Take Our Kids to...read more
Healthy Communities • YMCA Events • YMCA Youth Programs
Jamaican newcomer’s singing career takes off after winning YMCA’s Rep Your Region Youth Talent Showcase
19 November 2019 - by Sarah Cowan
Step aside Rihanna — there’s a new Caribbean singing sensation on the rise and her name is...read more
Healthy Communities • Y Stories • YMCA Newcomer Programs • YMCA Youth Programs
Rising to the challenge: How a young newcomer unlocked his leadership potential
23 October 2019 - by Sarah Cowan
Moses is a bright Grade 12 student whose favourite subject is biology, and he plans to study life...read more
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Celebrating our YMCA City Builders: Clark 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
Healthy Communities • YMCA Newcomer Programs • YMCA Youth Programs
NYLD mentors awarded Ted Rogers Scholarship for outstanding community leadership
07 August 2019 - by Sarah Cowan
Two young newcomers who volunteer in YMCA youth leadership programs are being recognized for all...read more
Healthy Living • YMCA Youth Programs
Youth raise awareness of blurred lines between gambling & gaming
30 July 2019 - by Sarah Cowan
On June 7, we celebrated the top 3 contestants in our Award Ceremony for the annual Youth 4 Youth...read more
Healthy Communities • YMCA Youth Programs
Students build understanding of Indigenous culture through Youth Exchanges Canada
17 July 2019 - by Sarah Cowan
For Katie Clay, a teacher at the YMCA Academy, almost a full year of trip planning just paid...read more
Healthy Communities • Support the Y • Y Stories • YMCA Newcomer Programs • YMCA Youth Programs
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
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