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Healthy Living • YMCA Employment Programs
YMCA employment expert shares the 10 most common interview questions
03 September 2019 - by Sarah Cowan
September is here, which means many students are heading back to school…but what if you’re...read more
Healthy Living • YMCA Health and Fitness
How to bench press: barbell versus dumbbell versus machine
30 August 2019 - by Zoja Popovic
The seemingly simple bench press is a classic gym move meant to strengthen your upper body. At...read more
Healthy Kids • YMCA Child Care
3 back-to-school tips for busy parents
29 August 2019 - by Dawn Yan
September is right around the corner, which means your kids are likely headed back to school in...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 Kids • Y Stories • YMCA Child Care • YMCA Volunteers
YMCA Child Care: changing lives for the better (Sarah’s Story)
31 July 2019 - by Dawn Yan
After Riham reminisced about her time with the Y, I was convinced her fellow YMCA Child Care...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 • Healthy Living
3 ways to grow your emotional intelligence and be happier
29 July 2019 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
Emotional intelligence (otherwise known as emotional quotient or EQ) touches every aspect of your...read more
Healthy Communities • Support the Y • Y Stories
From fitness to fundraising: Sharon’s Y story
26 July 2019 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
Our Y depends on almost 5,500 volunteers to help us deliver on our mission each and every day....read more
Healthy Communities • YMCA Events
Leadership, learning, and allyship: how the Y takes pride in our diversity
23 July 2019 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
At the YMCA of Greater Toronto, we’re committed to building inclusive workplaces. For us, this...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
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EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
Get the job you want and brighten your career with help from Employment Services.
IMMIGRANT SERVICES
Settle in and light up your new life in the GTA with support from Immigrant Services.
YOUTH PROGRAMS
Make new friends, hone new skills and find counselling at our Youth Programs.
VOLUNTEER WITH US
Give back and shine on with rewarding YMCA Volunteer Opportunities.
SUSTAINABILITY
Find out about our green initiatives and what we're doing to build resilience to climate change.
YMCA ACADEMY
Light up learning at YMCA Academy, a middle and high school for those who learn differently.