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Y you should volunteer at the YMCA
05 December 2016 - by Emily Cichonski
Today is International Volunteer Day — and at the YMCA of Greater Toronto, it’s a day of...read more
Healthy Living • Y Stories
How to age with grace: Tips from a 50-year YMCA member
02 December 2016 - by Talía Noya
Norm, a YMCA member for half a century, celebrated his 90th birthday today at the Toronto Central...read more
Healthy Living • Y Stories • YMCA Health and Fitness
Why Pat’s stuck with her personal trainer for 16 years
30 November 2016 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
Pat knew she had to tackle her health issues after she had a few scary falls, but felt...read more
Healthy Kids • Support the Y • Y Stories • YMCA Child Care
How donors helped Jerry find child care and open doors for his daughter
29 November 2016 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
All year long, YMCA of Greater Toronto members and families share amazing stories about their...read more
Immigrant Services • Y Stories • YMCA Global Initatives
Welcoming committee: How Ron and Melanie became community ambassadors
24 November 2016 - by June Findlay
We’re celebrating Peace Week from November 19-26, and as part of the celebrations, we recognize...read more
Healthy Living • Y Stories • YMCA Health and Fitness
How Emma lost 70 pounds and regained her self-esteem
23 November 2016 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
Emma spent years feeling self-conscious about her body and unsure how to get healthier. It wasn’t...read more
Y Stories • YMCA Global Initatives
How to win allies and influence young people in your community: Trevor’s Y Story
21 November 2016 - by June Findlay
We’re celebrating Peace Week from November 19-26, and as part of the celebrations, we recognize...read more
Healthy Communities • Y Stories • YMCA Volunteers
Aree Brindar’s Y Story: How volunteering with the Y helped him achieve his goals
18 November 2016 - by Emily Cichonski
Volunteering has many great benefits, and for many volunteers, one significant benefit is gaining...read more
Healthy Living • Y Stories • YMCA Youth Programs
Giving life another chance: How Alex learned to manage addiction
17 November 2016 - by Talía Noya
When it happened, Alex* had just made the decision to find help. She booked an appointment to...read more
Healthy Living • Y Stories • YMCA Health and Fitness
From bullied to bodybuilding: how Adam turned his life around
16 November 2016 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
Adam’s life-long journey towards healthy living started when he got fed up with the high school...read more
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