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YMCA of Medellin volunteer gives youth access to a brighter future
05 December 2017 - by Lucy Schmidt
Happy International Volunteer Day! In celebration of this day to recognize the amazing work that...read more
Healthy Living • YMCA Health and Fitness
Ask A Trainer: How do I make a workout plan — and actually stick to it?
04 December 2017 - by Nicole Meredith
Delving into the world of fitness and nutrition can feel overwhelming. So we asked Paul, a...read more
Healthy Living • Y Stories • YMCA Health and Fitness • YMCA Volunteers
Stephanie’s decade-long commitment to her community
03 December 2017 - by Nicole Meredith
Stephanie has been part of the Markham YMCA family for the past ten years. Her steadfast...read more
Y Stories • YMCA Events
Getting started at the Y: Our new staff orientations
01 December 2017 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
Late last month, the YMCA of Greater Toronto hosted its largest-ever New Staff Orientation...read more
Healthy Communities • YMCA Volunteers
The four motivations of engaged volunteers
29 November 2017 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
By Donna MorrisonVolunteering needs to be rewarding and stimulating. But for staff who work with...read more
Healthy Communities • YMCA Events • YMCA Global Initatives
Peace by Piece 2017 Youth Summit
28 November 2017 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
We as a group stand with women’s rights. We are standing for human rights. Everybody has to clean...read more
Healthy Kids • YMCA Child Care
Fresh and fun school lunch ideas your kids will actually want to eat
27 November 2017 - by Sasha Smith
You started the school year off strong with a solid lunch prep routine and heaps of nutritious...read more
Healthy Kids • YMCA Child Care
3 powerful picture books all about children’s rights
20 November 2017 - by Sasha Smith
Each year on November 20th, communities across the globe unite in celebration of World Children’s...read more
Healthy Kids • Y Stories • YMCA Child Care
What’s for lunch at Brownridge Y? A healthy meal, made from scratch
16 November 2017 - by Sasha Smith
At the Thornhill Brownridge YMCA Centre, lunch means whole grains, lots of fruits and vegetables,...read more
Healthy Communities • YMCA Events • YMCA Global Initatives
Meet Stronger Communities, a 2017 Peace Medal Recipient
13 November 2017 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
While doing research for a school project five years ago, Meera Chopra and Vishal Chopra came...read more
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