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Volunteer spotlight: Meet Baran Kazemi
YMCA Volunteers

Volunteer spotlight: Meet Baran Kazemi

16 March 2026 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

Every one of our volunteers contributes to the success of the YMCA of Greater Toronto....read more
Three tips to help your child make friends
Healthy KidsYMCA Child Care

Three tips to help your child make friends

12 March 2026 - by Tia Chung

You want your child to feel happy and included. You hope they have someone to sit next to during...read more
D’inconnus à amis pour la vie : au cœur du programme Emplois d'été Échanges étudiants YMCA
YMCA Youth Programs

D’inconnus à amis pour la vie : au cœur du programme Emplois d'été Échanges étudiants YMCA

11 March 2026 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

Un été de premières foisChaque choix peut influencer votre vie — apprendre une nouvelle langue,...read more
From strangers to lifelong friends: Inside the YMCA Summer Work Student Exchange
YMCA Youth Programs

From strangers to lifelong friends: Inside the YMCA Summer Work Student Exchange

11 March 2026 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

A summer of firstsEvery choice can impact your life, whether it’s learning a new language,...read more
What makes a great child care team at the YMCA
YMCA Child CareIn Conversation with Educators

What makes a great child care team at the YMCA

03 March 2026 - by Tia Chung

Step inside a YMCA child care centre in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and you’ll notice children...read more
Congratulations to the winners of the Youth for Entrepreneurship Media Contest 2026

Congratulations to the winners of the Youth for Entrepreneurship Media Contest 2026

02 March 2026 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

On February 26, 2026, the YMCA of Greater Toronto hosted a special awards gala to celebrate the...read more
Helping youth, young adults, and newcomers build strong money skills

Helping youth, young adults, and newcomers build strong money skills

23 February 2026 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

Personal Finance: I’m in Charge® (PFIC) is a program designed to empower youth (16–30), with...read more
How YMCA educators make a lasting impact on children
YMCA Child CareIn Conversation with Educators

How YMCA educators make a lasting impact on children

03 February 2026 - by Tia Chung

Some of the moments families remember most are the smallest ones. A child’s first steps. Their...read more
Black History Month 2026: Spotlighting youth
Healthy Communities

Black History Month 2026: Spotlighting youth

28 January 2026 - by Christina Sanakidis, Manager – Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

Black History Month in CanadaIn 1995, the Government of Canada declared February as Black History...read more
Where fitness meets community: Find your healthy place at the YMCA

Where fitness meets community: Find your healthy place at the YMCA

26 January 2026 - by YMCA GTA Press Centre

Where fitness meets community: Find your healthy place at the YMCAA decade ago, many of us...read more

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